ORCHESTRATION AND ARRANGING

Readings

• Essential Dictionary of Orchestration: Ranges, General Characteristics, Technical Considerations, Scoring Tips : The Most Practical and Comprehensive Resource for Composers, Arrangers & Orchestrators. 2nd ed.
  Black, Dave, and Tom Gerou · 1998 · 2nd · Required
  Alfred Music. · ISBN 0739000217
• Spitfire Audio BBCSO Discover Orchestra Library (FREE) https://www.spitfireaudio.com/bbc-symphony-orchestra-discover#overview
  Required
• Notation Software. A version of Dorico, Finale or Sibelius is recommended. MUSESCORE (free) is also acceptable ( https://musescore.org ). Note: Finale (Version 27) is now available online for $99 USD (academic pricing) https://store.makemusic.com/Store/
  Recommended / optional
• The Study of Orchestration, 4th Ed.
  Adler, Samuel · 4th Edition · Recommended / optional
  New York: W.W. Norton & Company Ltd. · ISBN 0393600521
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