MUCO 260 — Instruments of the Orchestra

An introductory study of the instruments of string, woodwind and brass families, elementary acoustics of the instruments. Techniques of playing including embouchure, fingering, bowing, hand-stopping, transposing instruments. Evolution of the instruments, their technique and their music from the 18th century to the present.

• Credits: 3
• Faculty: Schulich School of Music
• Department: Music Research
• Prerequisite: MUTH 150 or MUTH 111 or MUJZ 160