Traces the power shift from the apprentice/conservatory system of training composers to the university system, which took place in the United States from 1925o1975. Describes how this change influence
This book is the cornerstone upon which to build any Suzuki-oriented library. In it the author presents the philosophy and principles of Suzuki's teaching methods. Through the examples from his own l
Jean Gabbert Harrell argues persuasively in her book, Soundtracks, that aesthetic theories have often been deficient because they have tried to be too inclusive. That is, the experience of music is pr
This volume offers an overall view of a period which witnessed a proliferation of music in all genres, highlighting the musical landmarks and masterpieces of the age. It discusses the ode and oratorio
Contemplating Music is a book for all serious music lovers. Here is the first full-scale of ideas and ideologies in music over the past forty years; a period during which virtually every aspect of m
Chuck Marohnic gives the keyboard player a basic vocabulary of scales and chords, chord changes and voicings. Included is information about the cycle of fifths, the III-V-I progression, chord substitu
During the two centuries before 841, the Japanese Court borrowed a large amount of secular entertainment music from China, chiefly music of the Sui and Tang Courts. This music, known as 'Tang Music' i
The harmonic language of the late nineteenth-century is studied here as a development of common-practice tonality, taking as a model selected songs by Hugo Wolf. Late nineteenth-century romantic comp
“Noise is a model of cultural historiography. . . . In its general theoretical argument on the relations of culture to economy, but also in its specialized concentration, Noise has much that is of imp
This modern classic is considered the best middle-level survey of the nature and function of the orchestra from the 17th through early-20th centuries. It presents 44 musical excerpts and 13 sketches o
Arranging for the Concert Band and the accompanying workbook are intended to introduce students to basic techniques of arranging for the concert band. Arranging can be divided into two separate proce
Arranging for the Concert Band and the separately available workbook are intended to introduce students to basic techniques of arranging for the concert band. Arranging can be divided into two separat
These timeless tools provide teachers with a systematic approach for presenting the fundamentals of music theory for both private and classroom instruction.
The complete Office of Sunday Vespers and Compline in Gregorian chant The great bell of Solesmes calls the listener to the complete Office of Sunday Vespers and Compline on this exquisite chant record
This is an updated edition with a new four-color cover and updated text in various places in the book that mention correlated material. The music and songs are the same. The time-honored First Divisio
Full-color display posters of famous composers. Each composer portrait measures 16" x 20", is printed on high-quality varnished stock, and includes a short, informative biography of the composer print
During the two centuries before 841, the Japanese Court borrowed a large amount of secular entertainment music from China, chiefly music of the Sui and Tang Courts. This music, known as 'Tang Music' i
To that end, the editor has ranged widely throughout the gamut of forms and genres typical of the Romantic period. The symphony is reprenseted by one early and one late work; literature of the piano
