(6th Ed.) Although I've played classical piano for a long time, I'm a beginner in this aspect of music. This book provides a fantastic, detailed survey of the entire symphony orchestra for those who don't know an English horn from an oboe; however, it seems like it's one of those handy books you will refer back to for a very long time:

- basic introduction to various configurations of orchestras
- all the instruments individually described & photographed
- idiosyncracies, limits, abilities of each instrument
- the realistic note ranges of each instrument
- scoring for sections (strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion)
- excerpts from real scores demonstrate techniques
- some important aspects of color/blend/orch.texture
- arranging for school orchestras, smaller groups
- contains small suggested assignments and listening refs.

Personally, I am using it as a reference for working with a sampler-based orchestra, to give me better insight towards creating more realistic arrangements and mockups.

I'm a universitary professor and I found that Mr. Kennan did an excellent job in this matter. Highly recommended for music students and professional musicians in general. The chapters dedicated on the subjects of scoring for each section of the orchestra are a jewel.

With a new updated edition appearing every few years, this book still manages to maintain its place as the standard for entry level orchestration.

Along with the basic need to know information, you will find it packed with musical examples of each instrument as well as in context with relative sections and the entire orchestra.

Also there are suggested assignments and suggested listening at the end of each chapter. This is invaluble in assimilating and applying the vast amount of information presented here - especially if you don't have access to a live orchestra.

Any aspiring composer or orchestrator should consider this book a "must have" - pick it up, you won't regret it.

This is the most practical and efficient counterpoint textbook for class room use, the textbook I would use if I were to teach counterpoint in the class room. It is clear and concise and to the point. To gain a broader understanding of counterpoint, I recommend this work be supplemented with Walter Piston's COUNTERPOINT. I also recommend PENTATONIC SCALES FOR THE JAZZ-ROCK KEYBOARDIST by Jeff Burns.

Make sure you have the accompanying textbook. The workbook doesn't work without it, make sure you also have the correct edition of the textbook.

I'VE NEVER SEEN WORKBOOK OF COUNTERPOINT AND I THINK IT'S VERY USEFULL AND CAN HELP WHO STUDYING COMPOSITIONS.IF YOU INTEREST HOW CAN YOU WRITE COUNTERPOINT YOU SHOULD READ THIS BOOK!