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Some Examples: Big Band Orchestra (Classical) Orchestra (Modern)

The document provides examples of how instruments are typically arranged in different types of musical groups such as big bands, orchestras, and modern orchestras. It suggests that when arranging an unusual instrument group, instruments should first be grouped by section (e.g. woodwinds, brass, strings) and then ordered by pitch from lowest to highest within each section. Sample instrument arrangements are then listed for big bands, classical orchestras, and modern orchestras.

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Some Examples: Big Band Orchestra (Classical) Orchestra (Modern)

The document provides examples of how instruments are typically arranged in different types of musical groups such as big bands, orchestras, and modern orchestras. It suggests that when arranging an unusual instrument group, instruments should first be grouped by section (e.g. woodwinds, brass, strings) and then ordered by pitch from lowest to highest within each section. Sample instrument arrangements are then listed for big bands, classical orchestras, and modern orchestras.

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Guitar

Piano/keyboard
Bass
Drums

If the compiler is unsure as to arrange the instruments in an unusual instrument group, a good
start is always to arrange the instruments by section, then in order of pitch.

Some Examples
Big Band Orchestra (classical) Orchestra (modern)
(Soloist/Singers) 2 Flutes Piccolo
Alto Sax 1 2 Oboes 2-4 Flutes
Alto Sax 2 2 Clarinets in Bb/A (Alto flute)
Tenor Sax 1 2 Bassoons 2-4 Oboes
Tenor Sax 2 Cor Anglais
Bari Sax 2 Horns (various keys) (Eb Clarinet)
Trumpet 1 2 Trumpets in Bb/C 2-4 Bb Clarinets
Trumpet 2 (Alto Clarinet)
Trumpet 3 (Axillary Percussion) Bass Clarinet
Trumpet 4 Timpani (1-2 Alto Saxophones)
Trombone 1 (1-2 Tenor Saxophones)
Trombone 2 Violins I (Baritone Saxophone)
Trombone 3 Violins II 3-4 Bassoons
Trombone 4 (Bass Trombone) Violas Contrabassoon
Guitar Cellos
Keys Bassi 4-8 F Horns
Bass (4-8 Wagner Tubas)
Drums 4-8 Bb Trumpets
(Auxiliary Percussion) 3-4 Trombones
Bass Trombone
Tuba

Drum Kit
Axillary Percussion
Mallet Percussion
Timpani

(Piano)
(1-2 Harps)
(1-2 Guitars)
(Bass Guitar)

(Choir)
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