Merton Shatzkin

Comprehensive in scope, this text covers the basics as well as the refinements of writing for the symphony orchestra, the band, and the string orchestra.

Features

• approaches orchestration in the most practical manner from both the historical and the contemporary viewpoints.

• focuses on the difficulties of performance of an instrument.

• emphasizes the things to avoid when writing for instruments, as well as the specifics about how to accomplish basic necessities.

• features usual - rather than unusual - examples, and examines them in detail.

• offers practical recommendations based on the author's experiences both as a conductor and orchestral player.