Module: Arranging 1 & 2

Module Specifications.

Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

Module Title	Arranging 1 & 2
Module Code	MC214 (ITS) / MPA1030 (Banner)
Faculty	Humanities & Social Sciences	School	Theology, Philosophy & Music
Module Co-ordinator	Linda Adams
Module Teachers	Patrice Brun
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	Not Available
Co-requisite	Not Available
Compatibles	Not Available
Incompatibles	Not Available

Repeat examination

Description

This module will cover many arranging techniques including arranging a standard from a lead sheet, for one or two horns/voices plus 4-piece rhythm section, with an awareness of orchestration and range issues for the given instruments. Also covered will be writing block harmony (up to five-part) from a given melody line and transposition for different instruments. Techniques for arranging in various contemporary musical styles will be covered.

Learning Outcomes

1. Be competent in arranging a standard tune from a lead sheet for up to five horns and rhythm section
2. Have an awareness of orchestration and range issues for the given instruments
3. Be able to write block harmony (up to five-part) from a given melody line
4. Be able to transpose for different instruments
5. Be competent in arranging in various contemporary musical styles

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	48	Weekly, A two-hour group lecture
Independent Study	77	Written assignments
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Arranging 1
Arranging 1 ° Development of musical concepts of melody, rhythm, harmony, and form as applied to the principles and techniques of writing and arranging for the rhythm section ° Writing a lead-line for a solo instrument, two horns (trumpet plus alto or tenor saxophone), or voice. ° Focus on the conceptual process of combining individual components to create a musically satisfying arrangement. ° Study of various contemporary musical styles and musical concepts ° Writing a lead-line for a solo instrument, two horns (trumpet plus alto or tenor saxophone), or voice. ° Focus on the conceptual process of combining individual components to create a musically satisfying arrangement. ° The Study of various contemporary musical styles and musical concepts will also be covered.

Arranging 2
° Study of the properties of the trumpet, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, trombone, and baritone saxophone ° Soli and spread voicings ° Using approach techniques ° Melodic embellishment ° Guide tone backgrounds

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Assignment	Completion of homework assignments throughout the semester	30%	As required
Practical/skills evaluation	Semester 1 Final Assignment	30%	Sem 1 End
Practical/skills evaluation	Semester 2 Final Assignment	30%	Sem 2 End
Participation	In-class participation and attendance	10%	Every Week

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories: Resit category 1: A resit is available for both* components of the module. Resit category 2: No resit is available for a 100% continuous assessment module. Resit category 3: No resit is available for the continuous assessment component where there is a continuous assessment and examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a Continuous Assessment/Examination split; where the module is 100% continuous assessment, there will also be a resit of the assessment
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Doezema, Bob: 1986, Arranging 1, Berklee College of Music,
Kennedy, Jay with Nolan, Donny and Gates, Jerry and Camp, Tommy: 1999, Arranging 1 Supplemental Material, 4th edition, Berklee College of Music,
Freedman, Bob and Pease, Ted: 1989, Arranging 2,, Berklee College of Music,
Bill Dobbins: 0, Jazz Arranging and Composing, Advance Music, 3892210063
Pease, Ted and Pullig, Ken: 2001, Modern Jazz Voicings, Berklee Press Publications, 0634014439
Gary Lindsay: 2005, Jazz Arranging Techniques from Quartet to Big Band, Staff Art Publishing, 0976027305
Coker, Jerry: 2016, A Guide to Jazz Composition and Arranging, Advanced Music, 9782892211368

Other Resources

None