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DiscoveringOrchestration.Org is meant to accompany a class in orchestration. The information provided in this text works best when accompanied by creative projects, class discussion, score study, and listening.

In traditional music programs, the study of orchestration is typically reserved for composition students. Today, however, fundamental knowledge of orchestration is valuable to songwriters, arrangers, music producers, recording engineers, software developers, etc. An understanding of and what physically must happen in order for sound to be produced by a musician can impact the authenticity of music when virtual instruments are used, for example. Additionally, in a world where musicians are expected to wear many hats and DIY projects are more common, a musician's skillset has be more broad and diverse than in the past.