Music Arranging Certificate Programs
Berklee College of Music
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Enhance your style, vocabulary, and performance skills by learning to write, record, and arrange for bands and larger ensembles in a nubmer of contemporary rhythms and styles. Learn the fundamental concepts behind rhythm, chords, and harmony and how to apply them creatively. These certificate programs are offered entirely online with Berklee's renowned faculty.
Sell yourself and your talents better by getting certified from a world class provider of music education. Choose from three levels (Master, Professional, Specialist) of certificate programs, each with their own time frame and level of intensity. Study at your convenience and get certified in your field on your time.
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Master Certificates
Master Certificate in Music Arranging
The Master Arranging certificate will expand your proficiency and equip you with the knowledge and skills to create engaging arrangements for diverse instrumentations, from the rhythm section of a small band (bass, drums, guitar, and keyboards), to a large ensemble or vocal group.
- Arranging 1
- Getting Inside Harmony 1
- Arranging 2
- Style Writing for Performers and Arrangers
- Arranging 3
- 3 Courses from Arranging Master Electives
To be completed in 2 years (24 credits)
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Professional Certificates
Professional Certificate in Music Arranging
The Professional Arranging certificate helps you to learn basic arranging for the rhythm section, as well as more advanced orchestration techniques including 2, 3, 4 & 5 part writing. You'll master the mechanics of chord progression patterns and find the notes that work best with each chord in the progression.
- Arranging 1
- Getting Inside Harmony 1
- Arranging 2
- Style Writing for Performers and Arrangers
- Arranging 3
To be completed in 1 year (15 credits)
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Specialist Certificates
Specialist Certificate in Music Arranging
Learn arranging and orchestration techniques that can be applied to both live instrumentation and sequenced/sampled sounds. With the Specialist Arranging certificate, you'll learn how to arrange for the rhythm section (bass, drums, guitar, and keyboards) by studying rhythm section notation, melody and chord adaptation, intros and endings, articulations, and dynamics. Then move on to larger ensemble arrangements including trumpet, trombone, alto, tenor and baritone saxophones.
- Arranging 1
- Arranging 2
- Arranging 3
To be completed in 3 semesters (9 credits)
