Orchestration | Juilliard Extension

Orchestration is an essential course that teaches composers the skills of writing for orchestral instruments. There are weekly interactive activities that include live demonstrations, composition readings, and question-and-answer sessions with guest instrumentalists. Students compose for every instrument in the orchestra across both semesters. Each semester culminates in a mixed-ensemble reading of original transcriptions. The final projects are read and recorded by students of the Juilliard College Division. This is a yearlong course; students may enter in either semester.
Prerequisite: familiarity with music notation software, such as Finale or Sibelius. Placement application required unless pre-approved to enroll.
The class will run for 13 sessions, the final session will be a recital day on 12/15 in room 309, time TBD.

13 weeks; 2 credits per semester

Wednesdays 5–7pm ET
September 18–December 15

Online Only

$1,300 plus $130 musician fee per semester