Orchestration for the Symphonic Band
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The textbook and optional instructor's manual, as an e-book or hard copy,
is available from Murphy Music Press, here.
Terms and excerpts are hyperlinked to YouTube and other online resources.
For hard copy purchases, use the links below to download QR codes & web addresses.
Chapter 1: Introduction and Context
Chapters 2 & 3: Terminology & The Harmonic Series
(combined links here)
Chapter 4: A First Look at the Score (no links)
Chapter 5a: Brass Instruments Overview
Chapter 5b: Individual Brass Instruments
Chapter 5c: Scoring for the Brass Choir
Chapter 5d: Brass Scoring Projects (no links)
Chapters 6a & 6b:
Woodwind Instruments Overview &
Individual Woodwind Instruments
(combined links here)
Chapter 6c: Scoring for the Woodwind Choir
Chapter 6d: Woodwind Scoring Projects (no links)
Chapter 7a: Percussion Instruments Overview (no links)
Chapter 7b: Individual Percussion Instruments
Chapter 7c: Scoring for the Percussion Section
Chapter 7d: Percussion Scoring Projects (no links)
Chapter 8: Orchestration Basics
Chapter 9: Doubling, Substitutions, and Cues