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Test of the ³ÉÈËVRÊÓÆµ Emergency Notification System // Test du système d’alerte de ³ÉÈËVRÊÓÆµ

Updated: Thu, 04/09/2026 - 08:38
McGILL ALERT! This is a test of ³ÉÈËVRÊÓÆµâ€™s Emergency Notification System. If there was an actual emergency or threat this alert would include important information to help keep you safe. We encourage you to have access to the multiple emergency communication outlets used by the university. To learn more visit:

ALERTE McGILL ! Ceci est un test du système de notification d’urgence de ³ÉÈËVRÊÓÆµ. En cas d’urgence ou de menace réelle, cette alerte inclurait des informations importantes pour vous aider à rester en sécurité. Nous vous encourageons à vous munir de l’ensemble des outils d’alerte disponibles. Pour de plus amples informations, visitez notre site Web :

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MUCO 261 Orchestration 1 (3 credits)

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Offered by: Music Research (Schulich School of Music)

Overview

Composition : Study of the instruments of the western orchestra, including performance techniques, used in different combinations. Score reading and notation. Analysis of excerpts of the repertoire from the point of view of instrumental writing and timbral combination. Reduction of orchestral scores for piano; scoring and transcription of piano works for different ensembles. Instruments studied: strings, harp, woodwinds, standard keyboards. Orchestration: scoring for string quartet, string ensembles, woodwind quintet and ensembles, small orchestra.

Terms: Fall 2020

Instructors: Lesage, Jean (Fall)

  • 3 hours

  • Prerequisites: MUTH 150 and MUSP 140.

  • Corequisite(s): MUSP 170

  • Restriction(s): Only open to B.Mus. Major in Composition students; students from other programs may be accepted with the permission of the instructor. Samples of previous work may be requested.

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