All too often, however, Armstrong recorded with stiff, standard orchestras leaving only his sublime trumpet playing as of interest.

The concerto, about a half-hour in length, is scored for violin solo and standard orchestra (the revision pared down the percussion section from the original).

The entire symphony is scored for the standard symphonic orchestra of the time, with 2 each of all the woodwinds and 4 horns.

Written for a standard orchestra (without trombones), the work closely follows the classical symphonic form in four movements.

In a standard orchestra, where the conductor is king, such give-and-take is virtually unheard of.

The score utilises a standard Western orchestra, with the addition of a number of Chinese instruments.

It is scored for a standard orchestra, but without violins.

It was almost as if the sonic profile of the standard orchestra were shifted downward toward the bass.

Works must be 10 to 15 minutes long and scored for standard symphonic orchestra.

In new pieces for standard orchestras, incorporating taped sounds is as far as most composers go in pushing the envelope.