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Blatter is perfect for instrumentation. I have studied that in Uni. Now, my orchestration skills are lacking, but I think I'll read Piston's work. I suggest Blatter + Piston being the perfect combo for an all-encompassing instrumentation/orchestration coverage.

I've been lurking anonymously for several months now. I'm also aware this might be necroposting, but I just had to create an account to add this book to the list: "Instrumentation and Orchestration" by Alfred Blatter. It's incredibly detailed and thorough in its coverage of different instruments. Its coverage of orchestration is a bit on the small side, but I've actually found that side of the book to have helped me the most, especially its section on arrangement.