Composing the Orchestral Film Score emphasizes process. You will compose, mock up, orchestrate, and copy a cue that will be recorded remotely with a professional orchestra. In addition, students will prepare record-ready Pro Tools sessions, work with the orchestra to produce the desired performance, and mix their own cue.

You will expand your “composer’s toolbox” and employ various compositional and orchestration devices to maximize the effectiveness and dramatic impact of your music. You will also learn from Hollywood’s finest composers and studio musicians through video interviews.

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

• Write effectively for full orchestra
• Prepare record-ready Pro Tools sessions and professionally formatted scores and parts
• Produce recording sessions by providing feedback to musicians and managing recording time
• Create well-blended hybrid cues comprised of sampled MIDI instruments and live players
• Employ a broad range of melodic, harmonic, and textural devices for cinematic and emotional effect

Syllabus

Lesson 1 Form in Film Music

Lesson 2 Melody and Counterlines in Film Scoring

Lesson 3 Modal and Parallel Composition in Film Scoring

Lesson 4 Composing for Strings and Brass in Film Scoring

Lesson 5 Composing for Woodwinds, Percussion, and Choir in Film Scoring

Lesson 6 Textures and Accompaniments in Film Scoring

Lesson 7 Recording Session Preparation and Best Practices

Lesson 8 Modulations in Film Scoring

Lesson 9 Unifying Agents in Film Scoring

Lesson 10 Advanced Harmonic Concepts in Film (Part 1)

Lesson 11 Advanced Harmonic Concepts in Film (Part 2)

Lesson 12 Advanced Harmonic Concepts in Film (Part 3)

Requirements

Prerequisites and Course-Specific Requirements 

Completion of Orchestration 1 and Orchestration 2 or equivalent knowledge and experience is required.

Students should be able to:

• Read and fully notate compositions in one of the approved professional notation programs (Dorico, Sibelius, or Finale). 
• Demonstrate intermediate to advanced experience with MIDI sequencing using sample libraries for music production
• Demonstrate basic fluency in Pro Tools

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