Composing for Orchestra | First Steps

In Part One of a multi-part series on composing for the orchestra, I discuss the first steps in my process, which include planning and generating ideas. Stay informed of my upcoming online orchestration course: https://course.alexheppelmann.com/ For more information about my music, or to inquire about private composition lessons, please visit https://www.alexheppelmann.com/ 0:00 Introduction 0:36 Defining the purpose 2:18 Generating material 4:34 Highlights of Improvisation Session 8:52 Catalog Ideas