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Ensemble Orchestration

Transform a piano score into a chamber ensemble arrangement — string quartet, string trio, or wind quintet.

Upload Piano Score

Drop your piano score here or click to browse

MusicXML, MIDI, ABC, PDF, PNG, or JPG

What format do I need?

MusicXML (.mxl, .xml, .musicxml) — The best format. Preserves notes, rhythms, key signatures, dynamics, and more. Export from MuseScore (free), Finale, Sibelius, Dorico, Noteflight, or Flat.io via File → Export → MusicXML.

MIDI (.mid, .midi) — From any DAW, keyboard, or sequencer. Carries notes and timing but not enharmonic spelling or lyrics.

ABC notation (.abc) — Compact text format for folk and traditional tunes. Thousands of free tunes at abcnotation.com.

PDF & Images (.pdf, .png, .jpg, .tiff) — Upload sheet music scans or photos directly. Clara uses Audiveris OMR to automatically convert them to MusicXML. Requires Java + Audiveris on the server.

Or try a sample

Target Ensemble

String Quartet

The classic chamber ensemble — rich four-part writing.

Violin I, Violin II, Viola, Cello

String Trio

Intimate three-voice texture with clear lines.

Violin, Viola, Cello

Piano Trio

Violin melody + cello bass over the original piano.

Violin, Cello, Piano

Wind Quintet

Colorful five-part woodwind and horn writing.

Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Horn, Bassoon

Brass Quintet

Brilliant five-part brass writing with power and warmth.

Trumpet I, Trumpet II, Horn, Trombone, Tuba

Custom Ensemble

Pick exactly which instruments to include — perfect for school bands and custom groups.

Choose your instruments

Orchestration Style

String Quartet MusicXML (.mxl)

Vn I, Vn II, Viola, Cello + MIDI playback