The course demonstrates and analyzes my process of working from an initial sketch to a finished cue. Each class will add another orchestral family culminating in the full orchestra. Video clips will be provided.

Class Schedule

Saturdays

Pacific Time: 10:00 - 11:30 AM
Atlantic Time: 2:00 - 3:30 PM
London Time: 6:00 - 7:30 PM

Introduction and demonstration of working on a sketch – April 19th
Strings – May 3rd
Winds – May 17th
Brass, harp, percussion – May 24th
Review Class – June 14th
The review class is an extra meeting to discuss your finished cues.

The emphasis will be on practical tips for modern arranging and orchestration techniques, with a strong focus on real-world application. This course is designed to provide both foundational knowledge and advanced techniques for contemporary orchestration.

Evolving Piece

Throughout the course, the class will work on a single piece that evolves over time, incorporating various orchestration techniques and ultimately culminating in a fully orchestrated composition for full orchestra.

Score Resources

We will analyze orchestration techniques from a variety of classic and modern orchestral works:

Leia’s Theme (Star Wars, John Williams)
Benjamin Button (Alexandre Desplat)
Cape Fear (Bernhard Herrmann)
Batman (Danny Elfman)

Course Features

Includes all five classes
Each week I will review your scores and give you individual notes.
We will score to picture using clips that I will provide to you.
Class recordings will be available for all attendees
Hands-on approach, helping students develop their orchestration skills in both traditional and contemporary scoring contexts

This is a great opportunity to gain practical orchestration experience while studying some of the most effective techniques used in film and concert music.

Pricing Information

Please note that while the event price is listed as $250, that amount is in Canadian dollars. Participants from the US will only be charged $175.

CAD: $250
USD: $175
EUR: €162

Enrollment is limited so sign up now. Any questions, feel free to email me: lmus@mac.com

Modern Orchestration Techniques

Modern Orchestration Techniques

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Norman Ludwin

Norman Ludwin

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