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The Study of Orchestration

by Samuel Adler · 1982

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Through two highly successful editions, The Study of Orchestration has set the standard for orchestration texts, providing the most comprehensive treatment of both orchestration and instrumentation. The Third Edition retains the elements that have made the book a classic while embracing new technology and responding to the needs of today s students and teachers."

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epic · 864 pages

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