(1.00 unit)

This course will give the student a working knowledge of each orchestral instrument for practical applications such as arranging, composing, and general scoring. It will discuss the peculiarities (methods of sound production, ranges, timbre, etc.) of the various instruments. It will also explore how to make quality decisions in combining these instruments so that they can work together as a unified whole. Prerequisite: minimum grade of C- in MUS 256 or permission of instructor. (Alternate years. Next offered 2023–24.)