Introduction

The introduction of this module seems to establish the differences between orchestration, composition and arrangement. To my understanding, during the process of composition, the melody, harmonies and/or priorities are usually set. However, occasionally, and depending on various factors, like the composer having a clear picture of the work he wants to produce, it is possible to create the score notation and choice of instrumentation during the composition process. If, during the composition, the instruments are not established, the material is allocated to the different instruments in what is called the orchestration. The arrangement process, however, seems to be to transpose and adapt a composition to a different instrument or instruments. On a personal level, previous to the start of the module, I had sensed that composition and orchestration are closely related, and occasionally the composer will tend to have an obvious view of what the instrumentation will be. This is typically how I compose my works, although I understand that every situation is different, and the process may vary from work to work or composer.

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