Stravinsky Percussion Expansion - Musescore Template

What it is

This MuseScore template is designed for composers who want to write for full orchestra with professional standards, without the need to manually configure every element from scratch. Based on Stravinsky’s orchestral model, it includes a complete a3 ensemble: woodwinds with piccolo, English horn, and bass clarinet; a full brass section with 4 horns, trumpets, 3 trombones (including bass), and tuba; essential percussion (timpani, bass drum, snare); and a complete string section. Every instrument is correctly labeled, grouped, and formatted with professional layout conventions.

In addition to the main template, three optional expansion packs are available to further enhance your setup: a BRASS EXTENSION, a PERCUSSION EXTENSION, and an additional STRINGS EXTENSION. All add-ons are seamlessly integrated and ready to use.

EXTENSION

This is an extension of the Stravinsky Orchestra Template, designed to unlock the full potential of your orchestral palette. Each add-on expands a specific section of the ensemble, offering pre-configured instrumentation for maximum sonic depth and creative control.

Percussion Extension

This pack introduces the distinctive percussion instruments of 20th-century writing. From Marimba and Glockenspiel to a wide selection of unpitched percussion such as snare drum, bass drum, triangle, and more—each element is preloaded and ready to use, ideal for composers exploring color, contrast, and rhythmic intensity.

STRAVINSKY ORCHESTRA TEMPLATE IS ALSO INCLUDED

Why you need it

Setting up a full orchestral score from scratch can be time-consuming and creatively disruptive. This template eliminates that step entirely, letting you dive straight into composition. More than a time-saver, it’s a workflow upgrade. The instrumentation follows Stravinsky’s stylistic architecture—known for its clarity, structural precision, and modern balance of timbres. Whether you're a professional composer, orchestrator, or an advanced student, this tool allows you to begin with a fully built, clean, and powerful orchestral setup from the very first bar.

Why MuseScore

MuseScore is more than just a free notation software—it’s a powerful, evolving platform with an advanced playback engine that can render highly realistic performances of your scores. This template has been crafted specifically to leverage that power, offering a writing environment where your ideas not only look polished, but sound convincing as well. Click HERE if you need help to configure the playback model.