The first ever comprehensive guide to the techniques of orchestral playing and the development of non-professional orchestras. Covering all areas of orchestral music-making--instrument technique and combination, ensemble, layout, repertoire and presentation--Christopher Adey explores the responsibilities of both players and conductor, exposing many of the inadvertent results of interpretation with regard to sound and projection, and broadening the musical communication to which the less experienced orchestra can aspire. Written in a lively and authoritative style, this is a book that should be read by performing musicians of all standards, instrumental teachers and aspiring conductors, and all who have any dealings with the performance of youth or student orchestras throughout the world, as well as anyone interested in what orchestral performance entails.