Instrumentation and Orchestration in Baroque Music
( 30 Modules )
Module #1 Introduction to Baroque Music Overview of the Baroque period, key composers, and musical trends
Module #2 The Baroque Orchestra Evolution of the orchestra, typical instrumentation, and roles of instruments
Module #3 Strings in Baroque Music History and development of string instruments, including violin, viola, cello, and double bass
Module #4 Bowed String Techniques Exploration of bowing styles, articulations, and ornamentation in Baroque music
Module #5 The Harpsichord History, mechanics, and role of the harpsichord in Baroque music
Module #6 OtherKeyboard Instruments Clavichord, spinet, and organ:their roles and characteristics in Baroque music
Module #7 Woodwind Instruments History and development of woodwind instruments, including flute, oboe, bassoon, and recorder
Module #8 Brass Instruments History and development of brass instruments, including trumpet, trombone, and horn
Module #9 Percussion Instruments History and development of percussion instruments, including timpani, drum, and other instruments
Module #10 Ensemble Instrumentation Typical instrumental combinations in Baroque music, including solo, chamber, and orchestral ensembles
Module #11 Orchestration Techniques Contrast, texture, and color in Baroque orchestration
Module #12 Score Analysis:Strings In-depth analysis of string-dominated scores from the Baroque period
Module #13 Score Analysis:Wind and Brass In-depth analysis of wind- and brass-dominated scores from the Baroque period
Module #14 Bachs Orchestral Suites In-depth analysis of J.S. Bachs Orchestral Suites, including their instrumentation and orchestration
Module #15 Handels Orchestral Works In-depth analysis of G.F. Handels orchestral works, including their instrumentation and orchestration
Module #16 Vivaldis Concertos In-depth analysis of A. Vivaldis concertos, including their instrumentation and orchestration
Module #17 Rhetoric and Affektenlehre The concept of rhetoric and Affektenlehre in Baroque music, and their application to instrumentation and orchestration
Module #18 Historical Performance Practice Current trends and debates in historical performance practice, including the use of period instruments and techniques
Module #19 Instrumental Range and Transposition Understanding instrumental range and transposition in Baroque music, including clefs and notational systems
Module #20 The Role of the Continuo The role and function of the continuo in Baroque music, including basso continuo and figured bass
Module #21 Instruments in the Baroque Era In-depth exploration of specific instruments, including the theorbo, guitar, and lute
Module #22 Keyboard Instruments in Ensemble The role of keyboard instruments in ensemble music, including continuo and obbligato parts
Module #23 Wind and Brass in Ensemble The role of wind and brass instruments in ensemble music, including obbligato and solo parts
Module #24 Orchestral Texture and Timbre Exploration of orchestral texture and timbre in Baroque music, including the use of contrast and color
Module #25 Case Study:A Baroque Score In-depth analysis of a selected Baroque score, including its instrumentation, orchestration, and historical context
Module #26 Historical Instruments and Modern Performance The use of historical instruments in modern performance, including practical considerations and challenges
Module #27 The Evolving Orchestra The evolution of the orchestra from the Baroque period to the present day, including changes in instrumentation and orchestration
Module #28 Baroque Influence on Later Music The influence of Baroque music on later musical periods, including Classical, Romantic, and modern music
Module #29 Instrumentation and Orchestration in Modern Music The application of Baroque instrumentation and orchestration principles to modern music
Module #30 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Instrumentation and Orchestration in Baroque Music career
