
The Technique of Orchestration by Kent Wheeler Kennan Technique of Orchestration, The, 5th Edition.Īt the age of 23, he was awarded the Prix de Rome, which allowed him to study for three years in Europe, primarily at the American Academ Kent Kennan was an American composer, author, ordhestration, and professor. His compositions include works for orchestra, chamber ensemble and solo instrument as well as songs and choral music. Connor Cook rated it it was amazing Oct 19, The emphasis is on the practical fundamentals of orchestration. In fact, the credentials of both authors to produce a book of this sort could hardly be better. The Sixth Edition has been expanded and revised to reflect new developments in instruments.

The emphasis is on the practical fundamentals of orchestration. Treatise on Instrumentation by Berlioz (Dover ISBN.

There is a handful of bespoke books dealing with various aspects of orchestration. Donald Grantham, University of Kennan & Grantham. Kent Kennan, University of Texas at Austin. Technique of Orchestration, The, 6th Edition.
