Guides to Band Masterworks with downloadable student workbooks provides band directors with a ready-made curriculum developed to incorporate comprehensive-musicianship training through quality band literature. When incorporating unit studies as a regularpart of the band curriculum, students move beyond simply rehearsing pieces for a concert. They develop long-lasting benefits, growing as musicians and learning to love the music they perform. Every unit study integrates technical skills, musical k...
This continuation of volumes 1, 2, 3 and 4 provides band directors with a ready-made curriculum developed to incorporate comprehensive-musicianship training through quality band literature. This volume features Courtly Airs and Dances by Ron Nelson, Albanian Dance by Shelley Hanson and Shortcut Home by Dana Wilson. Every unit study integrates technical skills, musical knowledge and creative projects that lead student musicians to an enlightened and expressive performance. Student workbooks for ea...
Instructional Designs for Teaching Comprehensive Musicianship in Rehearsal and Performance. This continuation of volumes 1-5 provides band directors with a ready-made curriculum developed to incorporate comprehensive-musicianship training through quality band literature. This volume features American Riversongs by Pierre La Plante, Echoes of the Hollow Square by Johnnie Vinson, and ...and the antelope play by John Alan Carnahan. Every unit study integrates technical skills, musical knowledge and...
This text provides students with instructional material for each work contained in the teachers manual. Included are musical examples of compositional techniques and orchestrations, diagrams of formal structure, historical background on the composer the work and the style period, practice guides, and student projects for each work.
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Conductor, composer, and writer Bruno Walter (1876–1962) worked closely with Gustav Mahler as the composer's assistant and protégé. His revealing recollections of Mahler were written in 1936, marking the twenty-fifth anniversary of the composer's death. Walter first encountered Mahler more than 40 years earlier, when he served as the composer's assistant conductor in Hamburg. He worked with Mahler again at the Vienna Opera, and after the composer's death conducted the debut of the Ninth Symphony ...
Rosa Papier, famed opera singer and teacher, became a major advocate of composer Gustav Mahler, even successfully lobbying for his appointment to the Vienna Court Opera. Michalek presents a well-documented and indexed view of correspondence between the two (and others) at the close of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th. Universal Edition says, "The immediacy of this correspondence throws an incomparable light on the vibrant nature of a relationship in which professional and personal l...
Rosa Papier, famed opera singer and teacher, became a major advocate of composer Gustav Mahler, even successfully lobbying for his appointment to the Vienna Court Opera. Michalek presents a well-documented and indexed view of correspondence between the two (and others) at the close of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th. Universal Edition says, "The immediacy of this correspondence throws an incomparable light on the vibrant nature of a relationship in which professional and personal l...
Habits of a Successful Beginner Band Musician is a field-tested, vital, and_most important_musical collection of 225 sequenced exercises for the beginning band student. The book's cutting-edge online component, Habits Universal, features a backend gradebook that allows students to submit video recordings of their performances as a primary source of assessment. This gradebook is compatible with PowerSchool, Canvas, Google Classroom, Brightspace, Edmodo, Schoology, and many other platforms! In addi...
Paul Bierley's affectionate bio-portrait of famed bandmaster Henry Fillmore is now available in a new soft-cover edition from Carl Fischer. Fillmore's life, rich in incident, triumphs and tragedy, truly a rags-to-riches story full of episodes the equal of those found in novels, is presented with grace and no little elegance in this updated biography. Hallelujah Trombone! will delight Fillmore's many admirers and introduce this delightful book to many new people with an interest in the development...
For all clarinet and saxophones. Includes sections on selecting cane, tools, making a blank, cutting the vamp, finishing the reed, adjusting and retouching of commercial reeds, life span of the reed, reed care & scraping suggestions. Plus a list of over 30 sources for obtaining cane and equipment. 44 pages with illustrations. (contents & sample pages)
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A handy guide for any flutist to look up additional pieces by your favorite composer or to read a description about a piece before you buy it. By James Pellerite, Professor of Flute at Indiana University and published in 1978. Virtually every solo and study written for the flute is listed with the title, composer, publisher and level along with a short description. Sections include method books, unaccompanied flute, flute solo collections, flute solo with piano, piccolo, alto flute, and bass f...
George Heussenstamm, composer of more than 85 published works and author of The Norton Manual of Music Notation, taught college-level theory for several decades. Unable to find what he considered a suitable text, he wrote his own, honing it through practical classroom experience. It is now published for the first time as Hal Leonard Harmony & Theory. This book is designed for anyone wishing to expand their knowledge of music theory, whether beginner or more advanced. The first two chapters deal ...
This two-book series includes a wealth of material used to teach harmony and theory in college-level courses by George Heussenstamm, author of the Norton Manual of Musical Notation. Part 2 - Chromatic introduces readers to modulation and more advanced harmonies, covering: secondary dominants; borrowed chords; the Neapolitan 6th chord; augmented 6th chords; 9th, 11th and 13th chords; and more. In addition to text, the book features many musical examples that illustrate the concepts, and exercises ...
Compiled over a period of more than 40 years, Elliot Carter's Harmony Book is a massive encyclopedia devoted to exploring harmonic relationships in the 12 note chromatic scale. Mr Carter has acknowledged that the Harmony Book was planned and developed to serve only as a tool for his compositional work, rather than as a resourcefor public usage. It was a project for self reference, and in many ways its development can be traced to develpments in his own music. Forward and commentqary by John Li...
Bill Evans, the pianist, is a towering figure acknowledged by the jazz world, fans, musicians and critics. However Bill Evans, the composer, has yet to take his place alongside the great masters of composition. Therein lies the sole purpose of this book.A compilation of articles - now revised and expanded - that originally appeared in the quarterly newsletter Letter from Evans, this unique folio features extensive analysis of Evans' work. Pieces examined include: B Minor Waltz ù Funny Man ù How D...
Bill Evans, the pianist, is a towering figure acknowledged by the jazz world, fans, musicians and critics. However Bill Evans, the composer, has yet to take his place alongside the great masters of composition. Therein lies the sole purpose of this book.A compilation of articles - now revised and expanded - that originally appeared in the quarterly newsletter Letter from Evans, this unique folio features extensive analysis of Evans' work. Pieces examined include: B Minor Waltz ù Funny Man ù How D...
As Reilly did with Volumes 1 and 2 of The Harmony of Bill Evans, he now explores the harmony of Dave Brubeck through extensive writings, music examples, and audio examples as well. Fans of Brubeck and students of all jazz styles will find this in-depth exploration fascinating and informative. Songs include: • All Parts • Blues For All • Brandenburg Gate • Calcutta Blues • The Duke • Golden Horn • Her Name Is Nancy ...
This reference work has been brought completely up to date in this new edition. Combining authoritative scholarship and lucid, lively prose, the Fourth Edition of The Harvard Dictionary of Music is the essential guide for musicians, students, and everyone who appreciates music. Throughout this Fourth Edition, existing articles have been fine-tuned and new entries added so that the dictionary fully reflects current music scholarship and recent developments in musical culture. Encyclopedia-length ...
Concise Reed Making Manual for Baroque Oboe. This illustrated manual for making reeds for the baroque oboe is written in both English and German. Each step is illustrated and there is also a section with measurments and adjustment tips. 63 pages
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Category: Oboe Textbooks Item: 087092 Grade: Price: $59.95 Availability: Usually Ships in 24 Hours
Learning to read music is much like learning a language. There are three basic elements: listening, reading, and writing. This well-organized book provides step-by-step sequential lessons for developing these skills. Rhythm, note, and interval concepts are taught in the following way: first, hear and echo a short musical example; second, read and perform a notated exercise; and third, notate musical phrases as demonstrated on the CD. Reproducible worksheet-style pages are included in the book. Te...
Studies the chord progressions of hundreds of carefully chosen tunes from the jazz repertoire by comparing them, linking them together by commonalities, and codifying harmonic traits to show how progressions "work." As the ability to recognize progressions by ear improves, learning and memorizing tunes becomes easier.
Category: Textbooks - Jazz Education, Lit & History Item: 085184 Grade: Price: $24.00 Availability: Ships in 10 to 15 Days
Most choirs spend their rehearsal time focusing on notes, rhythms, and precision. They rarely, if ever, discuss a song's meaning and feeling, even though those elements are precisely what draws people to the music in the first place. Thousands of books have been written about choral technique, teaching people how to sing technically well. What sets The Heart of Vocal Harmony apart is its focus on honest unified expression and the process of delivering an emotionally compelling performance. It del...
Here, There, and Everywhere is the story of The Beatles' amazing recording sessions at EMI's Abbey Road Studios, as told by Geoff Emerick. Emerick started out as a staff engineer at the studio and eventually became The Beatles' engineer of choice for most of their career. This is a must for any sound engineer and/or Beatles fan.
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With Over 40,000 words including slang and hip-hop terms, the Hip-Hop Rhyming Dictionary is the perfect resource to help you find the right rhyme-every time. The book includes helpful writing tips to inspire creative lyrics as well as a brief history of rap and the artists who sent hip-hop to the top of the charts. -the publisher
Category: Textbooks - Music Dictionary/Encyclopedia Item: 052691 Grade: Price: $10.99 Availability: Ships in 6 to 9 Days
Written by one of the world's most distinguished musicologists, this is the first comprehensive history of musical instruments. It traces their evolution from prehistoric to modern times, combining scholarship with insight in a remarkable fusion of music, anthropology, and the fine arts. Includes 24 plates and 167 illustrations. 505 pages. 9780486452654. 0486452654.
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Werner Menke's History of the Trumpet of Bach and Haendel was first published in 1934 by William Reeves Bookseller Limited (London). Menke authored the only book devoted entirely to trumpet history during the first half of the twentieth century and, thus, became one of the most frequently quoted authors on the subject. -the publisher
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Werner Menke's History of the Trumpet of Bach and Haendel was first published in 1934 by William Reeves Bookseller Limited (London). Menke authored the only book devoted entirely to trumpet history during the first half of the twentieth century and, thus, became one of the most frequently quoted authors on the subject. -the publisher
Category: Trumpet Textbooks Item: 108691 Grade: Price: $35.95 Availability: Ships in 10 to 15 Days
One of the most respected and referenced books of its kind, this authoritative volume surveys violins and other bowed instruments, ranging from ancient Greco-Roman styles to those of modern Europe. More than 55 rare lithographs illustrate fascinating stories of famous players and violin makers through the ages. 390 pages. 9780486452692. 0486452697.
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One of the most respected and referenced books of its kind, this authoritative volume surveys violins and other bowed instruments, ranging from ancient Greco-Roman styles to those of modern Europe. More than 55 rare lithographs illustrate fascinating stories of famous players and violin makers through the ages. 390 pages. 9780486452692. 0486452697.
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With the advances in digital technology, musicians can now produce their own music. But the gear is only part of the equation when it comes to recording and mixing. The next part is finding a soundproof room that you can produce it in. Unfortunately, anyold room in your house will not suffice for a quality recording. Without a decent room, you'll never be able to record a studio-quality recording you'll be proud of and excited to have other people hear. So how do you go about creating a space in ...
An immensely practical handbook by hornist, composer and professor of horn at the Eastman School of Music. The first book to cover the topic, it covers a broad introduction to horn study, practice and performance. 254 pages. 34 musical examples. Hardcover. 9781574670165.
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"Horn Playing from the Inside Out" deconstructs brass playing and presents specific methods to improve technique, musicianship, practicing, audition taking, managing performance anxiety and expressing authentic emotion through sound. Warm-ups and daily exercises are presented and explained. The final section, "Applying the Method," puts it all together with step-by-step instructions on how to master challenging orchestral excerpts both technically and artistically. The Third Edition print book p...
The first edition of this book (published in 1962) quickly established itself as a classic guide to all aspects of horn-playing, with chapters on tone-production, exercises, legato and staccato playing, and the art of practicing . For this new edition the author has greatly enlarged the repertoire list, which gives details of over 1,000 pieces from the solo, chamber, and orchestral repertoires which include one or more horns. The author draws attention to key works in each genre. There are also ...
A thorough guide to the ballet and operatic repertoire most often asked on auditions. Each excerpt is accompanied by short instruction/discussion. Revised, corrected and expanded 2nd edition. 124 pages.
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What exactly are the steps that lead to ability? In which order should they been taken? What will be required to master each one? These are questions the author has explored in this book, resulting in a rather unique "one-thing-at-a-time" approach to studying improvisation - one that incorporates discipline, technique, creativity and musical intuition. Each topic is explained and demonstrated using written musical examples and it is accompanied by suggested exercises and a sample daily practice s...