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The Study of Orchestration

with Audio and Video Recordings
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The Study of Orchestration by Samuel Adler provides an in-depth exploration of orchestral instruments and the art of orchestration. Drawing from the author's expertise as a celebrated composer, this text offers students a practical guide to understanding and writing for orchestras and bands, enhanced by online audio and video resources in its Fourth Edition.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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Ideal for music students, composers, conductors, and anyone interested in the technical and artistic aspects of orchestration.

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The book that set the standard for orchestration texts.

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Written by a renowned composer whose works have been performed by major orchestras around the world, The Study of Orchestration is the only text that explores the characteristics of orchestral instruments and shows students how a master composer approaches orchestration.

The Fourth Edition invites students to experience the instruments through online audio and video recordings and now offers more coverage of writing for band.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780393283730

Publisher: WW Norton & Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 March 2016

Country: United States

Imprint: WW Norton & Co

Edition: Fourth International Student Edition

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 203.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 1555g

Pages: 1024

About the Author

Samuel Adler is Professor Emeritus at the Eastman School of Music and the Juilliard School of Music. He has been a visiting professor at many schools throughout the country and abroad, giving master classes in composition, orchestration, and conducting. Adler’s compositions have been performed worldwide by orchestras including the New York Philharmonic, the Berlin Philharmonic, and the Chicago Symphony. His works have been recorded on numerous labels, including Naxos, Albany, RCA, Crystal, New World, and PARMA.

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