The Study of Orchestration

Author(s): Peter Hesterman, Samuel Adler

Difference between 3rd and 2nd editions
Side by side comparison of table of contents helps to figure out the most significant changes.

Key differences between 3rd and 2nd editions

Time lapse between current and previous publications: 13 years (2002 vs 1989).
The Study of Orchestration was first published in 1989.
Expanded chapter "Scoring for Woodwinds and Woodwind-String Combinations" includes new topics:

The Variety of Orchestral Treatments
Homophonic Writing for Winds
Contrapuntal Writing for Winds
Using the Wind Choir to Provide a Contrasting Color
Using the Wind Choir to Double
Other Instruments of the Orchestra
New Types of Articulations for Woodwinds
Special Effects

New chapter "Scoring for Band or Wind Ensemble", covering:

Scoring for Band
Band Versus Wind Ensemble
The Percussion Section within the Band or Wind Ensemble
The Band and Wind Ensemble Score Setup
Condensed Scores
Transcribing from Orchestra to Band or Wind Ensemble

3rd Edition of
The Study of Orchestration

Six Enhanced Multimedia Compact Discs
CD-ROM

ISBN-10: 0393102831
ISBN-13: 9780393102833
Published by: W. W. Norton & Company, August 21, 2002

Hardcover, 864 pages

ISBN-10: 039397572X
ISBN-13: 9780393975727
Published by: W. W. Norton & Company, April 12, 2002

Workbook
Paperback, 256 pages

ISBN-10: 0393977005
ISBN-13: 9780393977004
Published by: W. W. Norton & Company, June 06, 2002

2nd Edition of
The Study of Orchestration

AudioBook
Audiobook

ISBN-10: 0393993906
ISBN-13: 9780393993905
Published by: W. W. Norton & Company, December 01, 1989

Hardcover, 640 pages

ISBN-10: 0393958078
ISBN-13: 9780393958072
Published by: W. W. Norton & Company, April 01, 1989