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A Composer's Insight: Timothy Broege

Author : Timothy Salzman

Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation

Page : 180 pages

File Size : 30,20 MB

Release : 2003-01-01

Category : Music

ISBN : 9780634058271

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(Meredith Music Resource). A Composer's Insight, Volume 1 with a foreword by Michael Colgrass is the first in a five-volume series on major contemporary composers and their works for wind band. Included in this initial volume are rare, "behind-the-notes" perspectives acquired from personal interviews with each composer. An excellent resource for conductors, composers or enthusiasts interested in acquiring a richer musical understanding of the composers' training, compositional approach, musical influences and interpretative ideas. Features the music of: Timothy Broege, Michael Colgrass, Michael Daugherty, David Gillingham, John Harbison, Karel Husa, Alfred Reed and others.



A Composer's Insight

Author : Timothy Salzman

Publisher :

Page : 186 pages

File Size : 16,26 MB

Release : 2003

Category : Band music

ISBN : 9780634058271

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A composer's insight: thoughts, analysis and commentary on contemporary masterpieces for wind band, volume 1 - with a foreword by Michael Colgrass- is the first in a five-volume series on major contemporary composers and their works for wind band. Included in this volume are rare, "behind-the-notes" perspectives acquired from personal interviews with each composer. An excellent resource for conductor, composer or enthusiast interested in acquiring a richer musical understanding of the composer's training, compositional approach, musical influences and interpretative ideas.



A Composer's Insight: Leslie Bassett

Author : Timothy Salzman

Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation

Page : 212 pages

File Size : 11,74 MB

Release : 2003

Category : Music

ISBN : 9781574630343

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This is a five-volume series on major contemporary composers and their works for wind band. Included in this initial volume are rare, behind-the-notes perspectives acquired from personal interviews with each composer. An excellent resource for conductors, composers or enthusiasts interested in acquiring a richer musical understanding of the composers' training, compositional approach, musical influences and interpretative ideas. Features the music of: Timothy Broege, Michael Colgrass, Michael Daugherty, David Gillingham, John Harbison, Karel Husa, Alfred Reed and others.



A Composer's Insight: Richard Rodney Bennett

Author : Timothy Salzman

Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation

Page : 324 pages

File Size : 37,86 MB

Release : 2003

Category : Music

ISBN : 9781574630480

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This is a five-volume series on major contemporary composers and their works for wind band. Included in this initial volume are rare, behind-the-notes perspectives acquired from personal interviews with each composer. An excellent resource for conductors, composers or enthusiasts interested in acquiring a richer musical understanding of the composers' training, compositional approach, musical influences and interpretative ideas. Features the music of: Timothy Broege, Michael Colgrass, Michael Daugherty, David Gillingham, John Harbison, Karel Husa, Alfred Reed and others.



A Composer's Insight

Author : Beth Antonopulos

Publisher :

Page : 212 pages

File Size : 20,75 MB

Release : 2003

Category : Band music

ISBN : 9781574630343

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A composer's insight: thoughts, analysis and commentary on contemporary masterpieces for wind band, volume 2 - with a foreword by Norman Dello Joio - is the second in a five-volume series on major contemporary composers and their works for wind band. Included in this volume are rare, "behind-the-notes" perspectives acquired from personal interviews with each composer. An excellent resource for conductor, composer or enthusiast interested in acquiring a richer musical understanding of the composer's training, compositional approach, musical influences and interpretative ideas.



Insights into Music Composition

Author : Gregory Young

Publisher : Taylor & Francis

Page : 129 pages

File Size : 19,55 MB

Release : 2022-04-19

Category : Music

ISBN : 1000553922

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Insights into Music Composition is a guide and source of inspiration for beginning students of music composition. Drawing on perspectives from a range of experienced composers, the book introduces readers to the compositional process, emphasizing how to think about creating a piece of music from beginning to end by providing not only a survey of methods but also an understanding of the overarching context for composition. The authors present student composers with the tools to develop their own voice, covering topics such as: methods for harnessing inspiration and creativity how to give shape, context, and meaning to a piece of music and create moments that audiences will remember the value in exploring the music of other cultures and music’s interdisciplinarity atonal and 12-tone techniques and the roles of form and style the benefits and pitfalls of student-teacher relationships and the importance of building relationships with performers Combining content from class scenarios with discussion questions, practical exercises, an annotated guide of online resources, and a glossary of terms, the text’s flexible structure allows chapters to be read through in order or drawn on by topic. Clear and accessible, Insights into Music Composition is an ideal resource for all students and instructors of music composition.



Classical Music Insights

Author : Betsy Schwarm

Publisher : Trafford Publishing

Page : 435 pages

File Size : 37,34 MB

Release : 2011

Category : Music

ISBN : 1426994206

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Book Description

If you enjoy great music but want to know more about how it came to be the way it is - without investing time in a graduate degree - here are the background stories of over 200 great compositions. If you're only just coming to experiment with great music, here are guideposts to help you understand and enjoy what you encounter. The stories and sounds behind the scenes: welcome to Classical Music Insights.



From Score to Screen: Sequencers, Scores, & Second Thoughts the New Film Scoring Process

Author : Sonny Kompanek

Publisher : Schirmer Trade Books

Page : 151 pages

File Size : 34,72 MB

Release : 2011-08-01

Category : Music

ISBN : 0857125117

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Book Description

Scoring for film hsa changed dramatically over the past 20 years. With the advent of MIDI sequencers and low-cost recording gear, just about any composer anywhere can score a film. Well-known composer Sonny Kompanek teaches this new film scoring process at the prestigious New York University and now he shares his secrets with the pages of From Score to Screen. Learn about the cast of professionals you'll work with as a film composer. Find out how to meet people in the business, network, and create a promotional demo. Learn how to compose themes and battle writers' block. And know how to make a director happy with your work. With this book, you'll gain practical knowledge that you can put into action immediately. This is the only book that discusses the new film scoring process which utilises the latest technology.



Insights and Essays on the Music Performance Library

Author : Russ Girsberger

Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation

Page : 277 pages

File Size : 15,16 MB

Release : 2012-08-01

Category : Music

ISBN : 1574632167

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(Meredith Music Resource). The music performance library is the heart of a musical ensemble, supplying music to performers and information to an entire organization. This essential resource provides step-by-step directions on how to purchase and rent music, catalog new works, distribute and collect parts, store and preserve music, mark bowings, correct errata, locate and choose editions, prepare programs, communicate efficiently, and prepare manuscripts. There is valuable information here for all musicians music directors, conductors, student librarians, community volunteers, and professional performance librarians written by librarians from the following organizations: Alabama Symphony * Boosey & Hawkes * Boston Symphony Orchestra * Cleveland Orchestra * Dallas Symphony Orchestra * European American Music * Finnish Music Information Centre * Florida Orchestra * Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra * Glimmerglass Opera * Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra * Interlochen Center for the Arts * Jazz at Lincoln Center * Juilliard School * Kansas City Symphony * Los Angeles Philharmonic * McGill University * Metropolitan Opera * Milwaukee Symphony * Minnesota Orchestra * National Symphony Orchestra * New England Conservatory * New York Philharmonic * Philadelphia Orchestra * San Diego Symphony * San Francisco Ballet * San Francisco Symphony * Seattle Symphony Orchestra * United States Army Field Band * United States Marine Band * United States Military Academy Band.



A Composer's Guide to Understanding Music

Author : Sy Brandon

Publisher : Lulu.com

Page : 82 pages

File Size : 38,33 MB

Release : 2011-08-27

Category : Art

ISBN : 1430308982

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The purpose of this book is to provide insight into the compositional process to enable listeners, interpreters, and creators of music to advance their skills through a series of guided activities. Listeners can use this book to increase their musical understanding and appreciation. Developing performers, educators and conductors can use this book to gain valuable insights to assist them with interpreting music beyond what is printed on the page. Developing composers can use this book as a beginning text or to help refine their compositional techniques.Free downloadable mp3 files at http://www.lulu.com/content/446296 contain MIDI performances of most of the examples used in the chapters. Purchase of the book entitles the reader to join a free on-line discussion group that is moderated by the author. You can share experiences, comments and questions regarding subjects that are covered in the book and to respond to other reader's posts. The author will also contribute to the discussions.