Sibelius Instruments Software, A Guide to Orchestral and Band Instruments

Instruments is an interactive encyclopedia of instruments, bands, orchestras and ensembles. Including complete information on every orchestral and band instrument, with full details of their characteristics, how to write for them, and hundreds of high-quality recordings.

"Sibelius Instruments is a wonderful interactive guide suitable for beginners, students or experienced composers ... The layout and presentation is admirably clear and a pleasure for amateurs and professionals alike"  Julian Anderson: Head of Composition at the Royal College of Music. 

Sibelius Instruments also explains all about different orchestras, bands, and ensembles, including their historical development and repertoire.  With an extensive quiz to test what you've learned, Sibelius Instruments is ideal for schools, colleges, universities, teachers, students, composers & arrangers.
 
Instruments is far more than just a reference tool. It is a truly interactive teaching program which could and should inspire children to learn more about more instruments more quickly and more effectively than would normally be possible or practical.