Arranging Music For Instruments

Writing music for orchestral instruments requires knowing about the unique design and sound of each instrument. This article examines each major type of orchestral instrument, outlining the basic features of each and suggesting ways of effectively arranging music for each. Brass Instruments Fear not! Band and orchestral instruments can be understood by the church musician. Here are some brief discussions and examples of what the brass instruments can do. Of course, there is plenty of good published music. And, of course, not every church musician is an arranger, but there are occasional times when a special hymn or piece of music without published parts needs some instrumental parts. Here's how to do it. Brass Groups. Having secured enough funds for a good ensemble, you need to know exactly what forces are available to you. The most common brass ensemble is the brass quartet. This ensemble usually consists of two trumpets and two trombones. A less common grouping uses two trumpets…