The elements of arranging music for vocal ensembles will be studied from numerous angles. In addition to regular assignments involving arranging in various styles, the class will study successful vocal arrangements from throughout history. Analysis of the various components involved in good arranging-including voice leading, range, balance and voicing, key relationships, and motivic and structural cohesiveness-will be addressed. Weekly arranging assignments will be combined with supporting musical analyses, and the midterm and final exams will be comprised of larger scale arranging projects. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.