The Technique of Orchestration

<P><EM>The Technique of Orchestration</EM>, Seventh Edition, is the definitive textbook on the study of orchestration, offering a concise, straight-to-the-point approach that prepares students to score their own compositions with confidence. Updated to reflect developments in instruments and orchestral best practices, this seventh edition features:</P><UL><LI>Copious musical examples spanning the history of the orchestra</LI><LI>Detailed descriptions of instruments and their distinctive characteristics</LI><LI>Explanations of how to score chords and transcribe piano idioms</LI><LI>Discussions on specialized ensembles and scoring techniques</LI></UL><P>New musical examples have been added throughout and listening lists have been revised to include more music by women and composers of color, representing a diverse musical catalogue. Supported by an accompanying workbook of scores and scoring exercises (available separately), as well as a robust listening program keyed to the textbook, <EM>The Technique of Orchestration</EM>, Seventh Edition, is an accessible, essential, all-in-one resource for the student of orchestration.</P>