This course is designed to take your orchestration skills to the next level. It focuses on the nuances that make orchestral music come alive, guiding you through the intricacies of writing for different instrument families. By the end of the course, you'll understand how to use various techniques and effects for strings, winds, and brass to craft compositions that sound rich and dynamic.
What you'll learn
Write idiomatic, playable parts for orchestral instruments
Understand the working range and character of orchestral instruments
Make sampled orchestras sound realistic
Read and prepare full scores and individual parts
Utilize string and wind effects effectively
Create orchestrations that have weight and contrast