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Learn more about how this site is designed to support the analysis, creation, and teaching of timbre and orchestration.

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An international transdisciplinary partnership researching timbre and orchestration.

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Publications by the Analysis, Creation, and Teaching of Orchestration Project.

 

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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.

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Find syllabi from leading educators to guide teaching and learning in timbre studies.

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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.

 
Violin: Carola Bauckholt — Doppelbelichtung (2016)
Violin Timbre and Orchestration Resource 10/9/24 Violin Timbre and Orchestration Resource 10/9/24

Violin: Carola Bauckholt — Doppelbelichtung (2016)

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English horn: Elliott Carter - Pastoral for English Horn, Marimba and String Orchestra (1940/1982)
English Horn Timbre and Orchestration Resource 10/9/24 English Horn Timbre and Orchestration Resource 10/9/24

English horn: Elliott Carter - Pastoral for English Horn, Marimba and String Orchestra (1940/1982)

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Cello: Kabalevsky, Cello Concerto No. 2 (1964)
Cello Timbre and Orchestration Resource 9/13/24 Cello Timbre and Orchestration Resource 9/13/24

Cello: Kabalevsky, Cello Concerto No. 2 (1964)

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Cello: Gubaidulina, Ten Cello Preludes (1974)
Cello Timbre and Orchestration Resource 9/13/24 Cello Timbre and Orchestration Resource 9/13/24

Cello: Gubaidulina, Ten Cello Preludes (1974)

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Cello: Davidovsky, Synchronisms No. 3 for Cello and Electronic Sounds (1964)
Cello Timbre and Orchestration Resource 9/13/24 Cello Timbre and Orchestration Resource 9/13/24

Cello: Davidovsky, Synchronisms No. 3 for Cello and Electronic Sounds (1964)

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English horn: Jacqueline Leclair - Music for English Horn Alone
English Horn Timbre and Orchestration Resource 7/17/21 English Horn Timbre and Orchestration Resource 7/17/21

English horn: Jacqueline Leclair - Music for English Horn Alone

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English horn: Katherine Needleman: Kinnah for English horn (2021)
English Horn Timbre and Orchestration Resource 7/17/21 English Horn Timbre and Orchestration Resource 7/17/21

English horn: Katherine Needleman: Kinnah for English horn (2021)

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Bass Clarinet: Ferneyhough | Time and Motion Study 1 for Bass Clarinet
Solo, Bass clarinet Timbre and Orchestration Resource 7/17/21 Solo, Bass clarinet Timbre and Orchestration Resource 7/17/21

Bass Clarinet: Ferneyhough | Time and Motion Study 1 for Bass Clarinet

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Bassoon: Dukas | The Sorcerer’s Apprentice (version quintet à anches)
Chamber Ensemble, Bassoon Timbre and Orchestration Resource 7/17/21 Chamber Ensemble, Bassoon Timbre and Orchestration Resource 7/17/21

Bassoon: Dukas | The Sorcerer’s Apprentice (version quintet à anches)

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Bassoon: Dutilleux | Sarabande et Cortège
Bassoon, Duo Timbre and Orchestration Resource 7/17/21 Bassoon, Duo Timbre and Orchestration Resource 7/17/21

Bassoon: Dutilleux | Sarabande et Cortège

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Bassoon: Weinzweig | Swing Out
Bassoon Timbre and Orchestration Resource 7/17/21 Bassoon Timbre and Orchestration Resource 7/17/21

Bassoon: Weinzweig | Swing Out

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Brass - Chamber Ensemble: Elliott Carter - Call (2003)
Brass Chamber Ensemble Timbre and Orchestration Resource 7/17/21 Brass Chamber Ensemble Timbre and Orchestration Resource 7/17/21

Brass - Chamber Ensemble: Elliott Carter - Call (2003)

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Brass - Chamber Ensemble: Eric Ewazen - Colchester Fantasy (1987)
Timbre and Orchestration Resource 7/17/21 Timbre and Orchestration Resource 7/17/21

Brass - Chamber Ensemble: Eric Ewazen - Colchester Fantasy (1987)

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Brass - Chamber Ensemble: Viktor Ewald - Brass Quintet No. 1 (1890)
Brass Chamber Ensemble Timbre and Orchestration Resource 7/17/21 Brass Chamber Ensemble Timbre and Orchestration Resource 7/17/21

Brass - Chamber Ensemble: Viktor Ewald - Brass Quintet No. 1 (1890)

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Brass - Chamber Ensemble: Vincent Persichetti Parable for Brass Quintet (1968)
Timbre and Orchestration Resource 7/17/21 Timbre and Orchestration Resource 7/17/21

Brass - Chamber Ensemble: Vincent Persichetti Parable for Brass Quintet (1968)

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Brass - Chamber Ensemble: Witold Lutoslawski - Mini Overture for Brass Quintet (1982)
Brass Chamber Ensemble Timbre and Orchestration Resource 7/17/21 Brass Chamber Ensemble Timbre and Orchestration Resource 7/17/21

Brass - Chamber Ensemble: Witold Lutoslawski - Mini Overture for Brass Quintet (1982)

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Celesta: Béla Bartók - Music for Strings, Percussion, and Celesta (1937)
Celesta Timbre and Orchestration Resource 7/17/21 Celesta Timbre and Orchestration Resource 7/17/21

Celesta: Béla Bartók - Music for Strings, Percussion, and Celesta (1937)

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Celesta: Morton Feldman - Crippled symmetry (1983)
Celesta Timbre and Orchestration Resource 7/17/21 Celesta Timbre and Orchestration Resource 7/17/21

Celesta: Morton Feldman - Crippled symmetry (1983)

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Celesta: Pyotr Ilich Tchaikovsky - “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy” from Nutcracker Suite (1892)
Timbre and Orchestration Resource 7/17/21 Timbre and Orchestration Resource 7/17/21

Celesta: Pyotr Ilich Tchaikovsky - “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy” from Nutcracker Suite (1892)

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Cello: Elliot Carter, Cello Concerto (2001)
Cello Timbre and Orchestration Resource 7/17/21 Cello Timbre and Orchestration Resource 7/17/21

Cello: Elliot Carter, Cello Concerto (2001)

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