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Art of Writing Music

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Overview

A comprehensive and supremely accessible guide.

John Cacavas has written an extensive book on the techniques of composing, orchestrating, and arranging. Includes chapters on each section of the band and orchestra; voicing techniques; as well as special chapters on concert band writing, choral writing, electronic applications, and writing for film and television. Soft cover.

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  • Comprehensive guide
  • All styles
  • All sizes of bands
  • Orchestral
  • Choral
  • Electronic applications
  • Writing for film and television
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