Orchestration · Online or in person
Orchestration & arranging
Learn to write for orchestra and band, or have your piece arranged.
Who it is for
Composers
Learn what each instrument can do and how to balance them.
Band and choir leaders
An arrangement tailored to your ensemble.
Writers who want a check
A playability check before you hand over parts.
What you get
- The basics of writing for orchestra and band.
- An arrangement of your piece.
- A playability check of your score.
- Practical advice from a working conductor.
Prices
Orchestration 101
Four sessions- The basics of writing for orchestra and band£240
Arrange It
An arrangement of your piece- Arrangement£320
Score Check
One session- A playability check of your score£100
Sessions are one to one, online or in person. Home visits are possible within an hour’s drive, with travel charged at £25 an hour, so online is usually quicker and cheaper.
How it works
- Get in touchTell me what you want to write or arrange, and for whom.
- PlanWe agree the line-up and approach.
- Write or arrangeSessions and feedback, or a finished arrangement.
- PlayParts and score ready for rehearsal.
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A new piece for your ensemble.
See moreQuestions
Can you arrange for my group?
Yes. Tell me the line-up, the level and the occasion when you enquire.
Do I get parts?
Parts extraction is available separately on the Music library page.
Is this only for large orchestras?
No. It covers bands and smaller groups too.
Talk arrangements
Tell me your piece and your ensemble.