Writing for Alternative Orchestra

[Trenthian]

This is a song im writing fo my alternative orchestra.
(guitar part excluded.)
Thoughts?

Rightclick Save as (http://hosting.thasauce.net/trenthian/T-ROOT_-_MountainSong.mp3)

[Trenthian]

Arrangement finished and ready to print and hand to my players.

Mockup (http://hosting.thasauce.net/trenthian/T-ROOT/Finals/Mountain_Scene/mountain-fin-guitar.mp3)!!! here is the mockup



also, if you are in a High School orchestra, and would like the score, talk to me.

[wlee]

The piece doesn't seem to move very much, which is fine with me, but it may be a problem depending on what the song is for.

[Trenthian]

lol its just for listening.

This is for live performance.

[Nec5]

What is "alternative orchestra"? Is that a music term? No, I'm not being sarcastic.

[Lostinthamusic]

Sounds great! Wish I knew how to write like that.. when playing with orchestra intruments I never know what instruments to use together and which to leave out.

[Trenthian]

What is "alternative orchestra"? Is that a music term? No, I'm not being sarcastic.

An alternative orchestra is an enseble that resembles a pops orchestra, with a modern attachment.
The style of music greatly ranges from pops, symphony, and modern symphonic styles (electronic, rock, funk, jazz)

A key ingredient to alternative orchestra is the blending of the modern elements to come across with a very smooth and natural flavor so the Guitars/synths and what have you's do not sound forced or stand outish.

The elements are there, but utilized in a manner that does not scream "HEY I AM GUITAR + ORCHESTRA" rather eloquently states " Here is some really chill music, yo"
Less a synth rock band, more a baroque chamber ensemble.