Orchestration (357-0-20)

Topic

Theatre Orchestration

Instructors

Ryan Nelson

Meeting Info

Wirtz 235 Seminar Room 1: Mon, Wed 4:00PM - 5:50PM

Overview of class

Theatre Orchestration is an accelerated class in instrumentation, notation, arranging, orchestration, and creative musical design for musical theatre. The class explores the history of theatre orchestration, using the analysis of past exemplary orchestrations to inform each student's study and practical application of orchestration technique for the stage. Dorico notation software skills are emphasized, focusing on contemporary engraving standards for professional theatre.

Registration Requirements

Please email Dr. Ryan Nelson for a permission number. rtnelson@northwestern.edu

Class Materials (Required)

"The Sound of Broadway" - Steven Suskin $31-46
*Dorico Notation Software (Dorico Elements minimum requirement; Dorico Pro recommended) $99.99