Advanced Orchestration

While technology plays a huge role in modern scoring, there is no substitute for the depth and power of live musicians. Advanced orchestration skills ensure that a composer’s musical ideas are not only expressive and effective, but also practical and idiomatic for the players performing them.

This module develops a nuanced understanding of how to write for acoustic instruments at a professional level. Students deepen their knowledge of instrumental color, balance, and ensemble writing, ensuring their scores translate beautifully from the page to the studio. For composers entering the competitive world of scoring, the ability to orchestrate with confidence is a defining skill that distinguishes them in high‑level productions.