r/ClassicalMusicians

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Orchestration

My long-term goal is to become a strong arranger and orchestrator in the tradition of people like Quincy Jones, Nelson Riddle, and George Martin. I'm interested in understanding harmony, counterpoint, voicing, orchestral colour, score reading, arranging, and composition.

The theory books don't seem linear.

For those of you who became competent arrangers and orchestrators, what path did you take?

If you were starting over today with the goal of becoming a professional-level arranger/orchestrator, what would you prioritise first, and what would you study simultaneously rather than sequentially?

And at what point would you move from self-study to a tutor?

I'm particularly interested in practical advice from people who work in film, jazz, big band, studio arranging, or orchestral writing.

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u/Emergency-Garden1123 — 6 days ago

Which ones are the best nocturnes of classical music?

(Fogeting about the teacher of the matter, Chopin, Who has no a bad nocturne) i love the nocturne op 9 n 2 by scriabin, the notturno by grieg, and the nocturne 4 by poulenc

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u/Neptuno1810 — 7 days ago
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Violin piece recommendations

Hi guys, I have been playing the violin for about 3-4 years now, and the last classical piece that I played was Bach partita no:2 gigue.(not in the original speed though, I can’t play that fast yet)I was wondering if the experienced violinists here would have any suggestions for what pieces I might be able to play. I like classical pieces more but I’m Im open to any recommendations.
Thanks in advance!

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u/briseis_of_troy — 9 days ago