Music Theory and Composition

"...the only text that explores the characteristics of orchestral instruments and shows students how a master composer approaches orchestration."

"The text is based mainly on the second German edition (ed. Oswald Jonas, Vienna, 1956), but the first edition (Vienna, 1935) was also consulted"

"...focuses on the study of acoustic instrumental tone-qualities, offering comprehensive systematic procedures for balancing and mixing them, both in harmonic and linear contexts."

"...highly regarded in academic circles for its direct and uncomplicated approach based on McKay's 40 years of teaching music theory at the University of Washington, Seattle while using experiential methods with small groups of students."