ABOUT the TOR
Learn more about how this site is designed to support the analysis, creation, and teaching of timbre and orchestration.
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ACTOR PROJECT
An international transdisciplinary partnership researching timbre and orchestration.
SEARCH
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WRITINGS
Explore peer-reviewed articles and essays advancing the study of timbre and orchestration.
VIDEOS
Discover videos and research presentations showcasing insights into timbre and orchestration.
EXTERNAL PUBLICATIONS
Publications by the Analysis, Creation, and Teaching of Orchestration Project.
BIBLIOGRAPHIES
Bibliographies on various topics central to the study of timbre, orchestration, and music perception.
LEARN ABOUT TIMBRE
Learn about timbre with resources for all levels—explore, understand, and deepen your knowledge.
TEACHING TIMBRE TOPICS
Access modular teaching materials on timbre, encompassing definitions, analysis, and practical applications.
TIMBRE COURSE SYLLABI
Find syllabi from leading educators to guide teaching and learning in timbre studies.
ACTOR EDUFILMS
A series of short films, suitable for all audiences, on compelling and mystifying timbre and orchestration topics.
LEARN ABOUT ORCHESTRATION
Explore resources to deepen your understanding of orchestration, from techniques to expressive possibilities.
ORCHESTRAL RECORDINGS (ODESSA)
Multitrack recordings of orchestral excerpts, analyzing the effects of instrumental distribution on sound, space, and acoustics.
RESEARCH ENSEMBLES (CORE)
A collaborative initiative where student composers and performers explore orchestration through research-creation projects.
ORCHESTRAL INSTRUMENTS
Learn more about the instruments of the Western orchestra.
INSTRUMENTS OF THE CHINESE ORCHESTRA
Learn more about the instruments of the Chinese orchestra.
