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Qty. Battisti Winds of Change, The Subtitled The Evolution of the Contemporary American Wind Band/Ensemble and its Conductor. This book is an expansion on Battisti's The Twentieth Century American Wind Band/Ensemble . It includes discussions on the contribution of important wind band/ensemble personalities and organizations, and provides important information on hundreds of compositions for this medium. Challenges facing the 21st century wind band/ensemble conductor including training and development are also discussed.
Item: 46668 $34.95
Qty. Berelian Rough Guide to Heavy Metal 410 pages. Paper bound.
Item: 66703 $24.99
Qty. Bernstein Joy of Music, The This classic work, back in print, is perhaps Bernstein's most insightful commentary on the meanings of music, told in instructive dialogues.
Item: 71379 $22.95
Qty. Boyden Rought Guide to Opera, 3/E As a thrillingly potent mix of music and drama, opera is gaining wider appeal. This Rough Guide provides insider information on history's most renowned operas. Includes Biographical sketches of over 150 composers; Updated and expanded CD reviews of hundreds of operas, both famous and obscure; An expanded who's who of the finest singers on record, from Caruso and Ponselle, through divas such as Callas and Joan Sutherland, to present-day stars like Jose Cura and Angela Gheorghiu.
Item: 63843 $25.95
Qty. Bush Trumpet Players Blow with Good Vibrations A serious book with a humorous title. A revision of the 1962 book Artistic Trumpet Technique & Study. 71 pages.
Item: 50598 $9.95
Qty. Curtis Songs & Tales from the Dark Continent In addition to their intrinsic entertainment value, these authentic regional singings and sayings offer significant insights into African lives and customs. Recorded in the early twentieth century, this compilation features folklore from the Ndau tribe of Portuguese East Africa and the Zulus of South Africa: songs celebrating the rain, labor chants, dances and laments, as well as songs of war, meditation, and love. Extensive commentary, metrical and literal translations, and notes on pronunciation provided by the editor, one of the world's foremost ethnomusicologists. A splendid introduction to the rich and varied musical and folkloric tradition of Africa, this volume offers a fine resource for music students and all enthusiasts of African culture. Unabridged reprint of the classic 1921 G. Schirmer edition. 10 black-and-white illustrations.
Item: 45430 $16.95
Qty. Curtis-Burlin Negro Folk Songs - Hampton Series Books 1-4 Dover reprint of 1918-19 G. Schirmer publication. Included are scores to 19 spirituals, and work- and play-songs in four parts.
Item: 45343 $12.95
Qty. Daniel Tanglewood: A Group Memoir Item: 71382 $29.95
Qty. DeMarliave Beethoven's Quartets Dover reprint of the 1928 English translation. Remarkably readable and accessible, this classic exposition presents a bar-by-bar, theme-by-theme analysis of all 16 quartets and the Grosse Fuge. Musicologist Joseph de Marliave eschews technical terms, focusing on mood and general effects and illustrating his remarks with 321 musical examples. In addition to musicological information, de Marliave provides a complete background, encompassing dates of composition, contemporary reactions, influences, and Beethoven's transcendence of established forms. Clear analyses and a wealth of documentary material make this one of the most authoritative studies of Beethoven's quartets, as well as one of the most enjoyable. Preface by Gabriel Faur‚. Introduction, notes by Jean Escarra. Translated by Hilda Andrews.
Item: 53294 $16.95
Qty. Eisler Twenty First Century String Quartets, v.1 Item: 34337 $12.95
Qty. Fuld Book of World Famous Music, 5/E Item: 41822 $22.95
Qty. Gaar NEW ITEM! Rough Guide to Nirvana The Rough Guide to Nirvana uncovers the magic and tragedy of this iconic 90's grunge band - from small-town gigs to the last days of Kurt Cobain, delve into the story of the life and afterlife of this extraordinary, all too short-lived group. This essential guide for Nirvana fans is written by Gillian G. Gaar, a Seattle music journalist who has personally interviewed many of those involved in the story. No other book explores and documents Nirvana's history, critiques every Nirvana album, single, EP and compilation, including the rare, stray Nirvana tracks and solo projects, and summaries the array of other Nirvana books and Nirvana films, in one volume. From Nirvana's early days on the burgeoning Seattle music scene, the birth of grunge, their global success from Smells Like Teen Spirit and Nevermind to In Utero and the untimely death of lead singer Kurt Cobain, The Rough Guide to Nirvana delivers a wealth of musical insight as the definitive guide to Nirvana.
Item: 78539 $18.99
Qty. Geil Music of Miles Davis - A Study & Analysis For all musicians. A complete musical analysis of one of the greatest jazz masters of all time. This comprehensive text studies and analyzes the works, provides transcriptions of the solos, and much more. For all music enthusiasts. Songs covered includeAll Blues; Blue In Green; Blues By Five; Boplicity (Be Bop Lives); Budo; Circle; Dig; E.S.P.; Eighty One; Flamenco Sketches; Four; Freddie Freeloader; Iris; It's About That Time; Little Willie Leaps; Miles; Miles Ahead; Miles Runs The Voodoo Down; Move; My Funny Valentine; Nardis; Petits Machins; Pfrancing (No Blues); Seven Steps To Heaven; Sid's Ahead; Sippin' At Bells; So What; Solar; Spanish Key; Stella By Starlight; Stuff; Swing Spring; The Serpent's Tooth; Tune Up; Vierd Blues.
Item: 54049 $29.95
Qty. Hiley Western Plainchant, A Handbook Item: 39611 $55.00
Qty. Kurath Iroquois Music and Dance Item: 41821 $13.95
Qty. Little & Jenne Dance & the Music of JS Bach Item: 71350 $27.95
Qty. Mancini Case History of a Film Score, w/CD (Phillippe) Item: 51229 $42.95
Qty. Martens Violin Mastery - Interviews with Heifetz etc. Twenty-four famous violinists reveal the secrets to their success, discuss the aesthetic and technical aspects of playing, and define their personal conceptions of violin mastery. Advice from the masters includes tips on efficient practice, improving bowtechnique, and refining intonation. A rare find in the musical literature, this volume is essential reading for every serious violinist. Dover reprint of a 1919 Stokes edition. 178 pages. 0486450414. 9780486450414.
Item: 64201 $8.95
Qty. Martin Opera Companion, The The Opera Companion is a classic reference book for opera lovers, whether devoted, casual or beginners. Synopses of 47 of the most frequently performed operas are given, with key words to clue listeners into the action and musical descriptions designed for those who cannot read music. A catalog of major operas lists composers, librettists, and dates and places of first performances. The book explains the techniques of opera in chapters on the overture, melody, aria and recitative, with a description of the human voice as both an artistic and mechanical instrument. A short history of opera, told chiefly in terms of the audience and its behavior, and an informative glossary are also included. 693 pages. Paperbound.
Item: 71380 $19.95
Qty. McGill Sound in Motion: A Performer's Guide (Ships in 10 to 15 Days) Item: 71876 $24.95
Qty. Mitchell Ralph Vaughan Williams' Wind Works This exciting work, by one of today's most highly regarded music scholars, brings new light to the more than two dozen works by Ralph Vaughan Williams for military band, brass band and wind ensemble. Vaughan Williams' unique relationship with fellow composer Gustav Holst is examined as well as his relationships with personnel at the Royal Military School of Music, the BBC and the Salvation Army. There's much more in this hard-to-put-down volume for conductors, performers, students and aficionados! "...the contributions of Jon Mitchell have become a cornerstone of serious scholarship in our field. ...a welcome insight into the life and works of Vaughan Williams. Contained within are valuable insights into the world of Vaughan Williams that, for the majority of us, will be an undiscovered country. "
- Craig Kirchhoff
Professor of Music/Director of Bands
Item: 71693 $28.95
Qty. Monahan Singer's Companion, w/CD In an easy-to-use format, the author has distilled the depository of knowledge on singing, presenting tried and true methods that have endured for centuries. Brilliant singer and teachers, such as Enrico Caruso, Luciano Pavarotti, Eileen Farrell, Manual Garcia and others prove the point with dozens of pithy quotations on their art. Any singer, from classical to popular, can benefit from this concise companion. Includes vocal exercises.
Item: 71381 $14.95
Qty. Parkinson NEW ITEM! Rough Guide to Film Musicals The perfect companion to cinema's most spectacular genre, The Rough Guide to Film Musicals reveals how an escapist entertainment became Hollywood's most ingenious art form. From such enduring classics as Singin' in the Rain and West Side Story to recent successes like Evita and Chicago, this book reviews 50 essential musicals, including several forgotten gems. There are profiles of musical icons such as Fred Astaire, Judy Garland, and George Gershwin and details of musicals from around the world.
Item: 78542 $14.99
Qty. Patterson Shaker Spiritual, The 2/E Item: 41800 $27.95
Qty. Shapiro NEW ITEM! Rough Guide to Soul and R&B The Rough Guide to Soul and R&B is the definitive guide to the genre's greatest singers, musicians, songwriters, and record labels, encapsulating the entire history of soul music from gospel and doo-wop, through funk and disco, to hip-hop and R&B. The guide includes detailed profiles of more than 300 artists, from such legends as Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, and Sam Cooke to contemporary stars like Prince, Mary J. Blige, and Destiny's Child. There are reviews of hundreds of landmark albums, from James Brown's Live at the Apollo to Missy Elliott's Supa Dupa Fly.
Item: 78544 $24.99
Qty. Shaw Joy of Music in Maturity "Innovative Programs for Seniors." This book is written for everyone involved with the older generation including gerontology specialists, music therapists, activities directors, and recreation directors. The activities are for those who need creative programming for senior citizens in retirement homes, day care centers, geriatric hospitals, nursing homes and those who are aging at the home. The 80 complete programs are organized into monthly themes that are coordinated with songs, visual aids, announcements, associations, staff involvement, volunteer participation and community awareness. 489 pages. Paperbound.
Item: 53860 $44.95
Qty. Shlasko & Diamond Molly & the Sword Item: 53145 $15.95
Qty. Spicer Rough Guide to Punk The Rough Guide to Punk casts a sneering glance at the musicians, fashions, icons and record labels behind the sub-culture that revolutionized pop music. It features: profiles of more than 250 artists, from legends such as the Sex Pistols and X-Ray Spexto contemporary stars like Green Day and Babyshambles; Critical reviews of landmark albums and classic singles, plus the lowdown on everything from safety pins and bondage trousers to venues like The Roxy and CBGBs; The story of punk, detailing the key events, gigs and releases, from the snotty 70's to the present day. Also includes playlists of the best, loudest and angriest slices of punk. 378 pages. Paperbound.
Item: 66702 $24.99
Qty. Staines & Clark Rough Guide to Classical Music, 4th edition The Rough Guide to Classical Music is the ideal handbook on the subject, spanning a thousand years of music from Gregorian chant via Bach and Beethoven to contemporaries such as Thomas AdŠs and Kaija Saariaho. Both a CD buyer's guide and a who's who, it features: Concise biographical profiles of more than 200 composers, explaining their social and musical contexts; Informative summaries of the major compositions in all genres, from chamber works to operatic epics; Incisive reviews of hundreds of CDs, selecting the very best of the latest recordings and the pick of the reissues, plus the lowdown on downloading; Engaging feature boxes on such topics as notation, conducting, the concerto and film music; More than 150 illustrations of composers and performers, including some rare archive photos. 642 pages. Paperbound. 1843532476. 9781843532477.
Item: 66704 $25.99
Qty. Symonds Wine, Women & Song English translations of some 60 songs - love songs, drinking songs, hymns to spring and more - sung by the wandering students of the Middle Ages. Dover reprint of 1907 Chatto & Windus publication. 180 pages. Paperbound.
Item: 45342 $8.95
Qty. Tune Buddies Tune Buddies Music Makers DVD Item: 72292 $12.95
Qty. Unterberger NEW ITEM! Rough Guide to Jimi Hendrix The Rough Guide to Jimi Hendrix is a thorough reference book about the life and music of the greatest rock guitarist of all time. It covers all the key events throughout his metamorphosis; from a misfit youngster growing up in poverty to his rise to international stardom, and from his days as a starving backup musician in the early 1960s to his triumphant appearances at the Monterey Pop and Woodstock rock festivals, not to 0. Special chapters are devoted to vivid description and critical evaluation of all his important studio and live albums and best thirty songs, as well as all major live and documentary Hendrix videos; his myriad musical influences from blues, soul, rock, and jazz; Hendrix-related sites and shrines; and his spectacular arsenal ofguitar techniques and effects.
Item: 78540 $18.99
Qty. Various Glorious American Songbook (Edens) Hardbound volume makes a nice coffee table book. Contains reproductions of the works of famous American artists, including Andrew Wyeth, Winslow Homer, Norman Rockwell, Frederick Remington and many others, along with a short musical excerpt of a famous tune. 77 pages.
Item: 55410 $19.95
Qty. Wade Thinking Musically Subtitled Experiancing Music, Expressing Culture . Bonnie Wade's Thinking Musically is the central volume in the Global Music Series. Designed for undergraduates and general readers with little or no background in music, it incorporates music from many diverse cultures--including the Americas, Asia, Africa, Oceania, and Europe--and establishes the framework for exploring the practice of music around the world. It sets the stage for an array of case-study volumes, each of which focuses on a single area of the world. Each case study uses the contemporary musical situation as a point of departure--covering historical information and traditions as they relate to the present--and comes with an audio CD of musical examples discussed in the text. The case case-study volumes can be used in any combination with Thinking Musically to provide a rich exploration of world musical cultures. Visit www.oup.com/us/globalmusic for a list of case studies in the series. The website also includes instructional materials to accompany each study. Thinking Musically discusses the importance of musical instruments, describing their significance in a culture's folklore, religion, and history. It explores fundamental elements of music--including rhythm, pitch in melodic and harmonic relationships, and form--and examines how they vary in different musical traditions. The text considers the effects of cultural influences such as gender and ethnicity on the perception, interpretation, and performance of music. It also looks at how the forces of nationalism, acculturation, and westernization can affect musical traditions. Many of the musical examples are coordinated with material in the case studies. Thinking Musically includes activities designed to build critical listening and individual studyskills and is packaged with an 80-minute CD that features selections from a wide variety of musical cultures.
Also available: Thinking Musically and Teaching Music Globally Package (2 books and CD)
Thinking Musically is also available in a package with Teaching Music Globally , by Patricia Shehan Campbell, a second framing volume in the Global Music Series. Essential for anyone teaching beginning students about the world's musical cultures, Teaching Music Globally describes pedagogical techniques for classes from K-12 to university level and offers a wealth of learning experiences.
Item: 51888 $22.00
Qty. Walden How to Listen to Modern Music w/o Earplugs (Duncan - Cartoonist) (Ships in 10 to 15 Days) Item: 47368 $15.95
Qty. Williamson NEW ITEM! Rough Guide to The Blues The Rough Guide to Blues gives you the complete lowdown on all the grittiest singers, bottleneck guitarists, belt-it-out divas and wailing harmonica players that made the most influential music of the last century. From music legend B.B. King to folk hero Robert Johnson, the guide includes detailed profiles of hundreds of artists and critical reviews of their best albums. The fascinating story is told in full -- how the blues crawled from the Mississippi Delta, went electric in the big cities, and spread across the world -- with feature boxes on topics like boogie woogie, gospel and the best blues record labels.
Item: 78543 $25.99
Qty. Winterson et al Pop Music - The Text Book Item: 53643 $33.50
Qty. Winther Annotated Guide to Wind Chamber Music A comprehensive guide to wind chamber music for six to 18 players. 440 pages. Paperbound. Winther, former Wind Ensemble director here at Ithaca College, now is on the faculty of the Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music.
Item: 53907 $39.95
