CIRONE'S POCKET DICTIONARYOF FOREIGN MUSICAL TERMS..........$9.95
compiled and edited by Anthony J. Cirone
ISBN 978-1-57463-124-1
This unique 232 page dictionary contains more than 160 musical examples and over 4 thousand foreign terms in Italian, French and German. Also included are comprehensive sections for percussion and strings. During his 36 year career with the San Francisco Symphony, Cirone encountered thousands of foreign words in parts and scores that inspired him to compile this extensive collection. Features include:
- A “slow-to-fast" listing of foreign tempo markings
- Translated German musical phrases
- Composers' instructions for string instruments–with musical examples–in Italian, French and German
- Percussion instruments and terms in all three languages
- A valuable resource for performers, composers and conductors
This valuable collection of quick-to-read yet deeply insightful strategies is like finding expert trade secrets all placed in one easy, quick-to-read source. Contributors to the book were even eager to get a look at each other's ideas! With outstanding records of performance, workshop clinics, recordings, research, composition, leadership, and teaching, the 57 authors provide their favorite "recipes" that cover an extreme range of topics from rudiments to rock, drum set to symphonic playing and keyboard percussion to interpretation. There is something for everyone in this unique publication that will inspire all levels and types of teachers, ensembles and performers.
These 4 pieces, Waltz, Sad Song, Rain and Shake It Out
offer the often-neglected percussion group musically satisfying and fun
pieces to play. The techniques required are rudimentary and the
instruments are usually available to the beginning band director.
Substitutions of "junk" or "found" instruments are suggested and
welcome. Notes to the instructor include all the information necessary
for the non-percussionist instructor to teach these pieces that are
written from the unique percussionist’s perspective, where students are
expected to:
This timeless treatise on the professional secrets of percussion performance,
written by two of America's most outstanding orchestral percussionists, provides
the kind of information that--before this book--could only have been gained
by years of public performance. Learn the many "tricks of the trade" and
subtle nuances of artistic percussion performance through text and photos.
"Congratulations! I read it from cover to cover and it has a lot of important
information in it. …it gives plenty of information and the pictures of
you and the instruments are excellent."
"...it’s terrific. If you had written it 25 years sooner, you would have
made my professional life much easier! The illustrations are great-and
each picture 'being worth a thousand words,' enhances the written explanations."
"...there is a great deal of the old fundamentals of playing percussion
instruments that many of the new band leaders should study."
This one-of-a-kind exploration of interpretation includes excerpts
from 14 major works for band and orchestra, translations of foreign
musical terms, an examination of percussion notation and more.
Former percussionist of the San Francisco Symphony and Indiana
University Professor of Music, Anthony Cirone has provided a
comprehensive performance analysis of cymbal parts for the major
symphonic repertoire. His easy-to-understand explanations are based on
countless performances under many of the world’s finest conductors.
Includes parts for practice and performance.
"...This is not a repertoire book. It is a lesson in musicianship. Mr.
Cirone generously shares the richness of his many years experience as
one of the best."
Jack Van Geem
The solo percussion part with the piano accompaniment from the band by world
renowned composer Robert Jager
A unique collection of limericks for and about drums and drummers by one of
America’s most creative composer/percussionists-Warren Benson. If you're a
drummer or like the drums, this book is a must have-just read the
endorsements, they say it all!
"...a wonderful excursion into another dimension of Warren Benson's creative
genius."
An exciting grade 5 percussion ensemble using standard instrumentation. An
ideal work for school or university percussion ensembles. Incorporates
multiple meter, slow legato and fast scherzo playing. A great concert
opener!
This book combines The Art of Tambourine and Triangle Playing, The Art of
Bass Drum and Cymbal Playing and The Art of Percussion Accessory Playing into
one volume providing students and teachers with easy access to learning about
the important instruments used in orchestra, band and various ensembles
including percussion ensemble.
This unique text provides information on the background, selection and
fundamental performance techniques for 17 accessory instruments including
wood block, claves, antique cymbals. temple blocks, cabasa, castanets and
more. It also provides skill development exercises that cover the essential
techniques for each instrument and, includes a list of selected literature
from the band and orchestra repertoire. Each musical exercise includes a
description of the technique being taught as well as a clear, instructional
diagram. This text is ideal for the student or professional percussionist,
band/orchestra director, or university methods class. A tremendous
contribution by two of America’s top percussion educators.
Anthony Cirone and Garwood Whaley have joined forces to compose a superb
concert bass drum and cymbal book. The only complete source of information,
exercises and interpretation on these most important percussion instruments.
The concepts on performance, instrument selection and idiomatic techniques are
ideal for conductors, composers, arrangers and students of the percussive
arts.
Winner of the 1998 PAS Composition Contest, this nine minute work for
percussion quintet is sure to become a standard piece in the serious
percussion repertoire. Lynn Glassock, highly acclaimed composer of
percussion ensembles, has written a sophisticated and enjoyable major
work in his latest composition "Between The Lines".
THE DRUM AND PERCUSSION COOKBOOK:
CREATIVE RECIPES FOR PLAYERS AND TEACHERS..........$24.95
edited by Rick Mattingly
ISBN 978-1-57463-101-2
4 PERCUSSION QUARTETS FOR YOUNG PERFORMERS..........$19.95
by Morris Lang
ISBN 1-57463-077-6
THE LOGIC OF IT ALL..........$24.95
by Anthony J. Cirone and
Joe Sinai
ISBN 978-1-57463-099-2
"Finally!!! A book that says it like it is. Valuable experience and
techniques that are accomplished only through years of playing is now
available at your fingertips in The Logic of it All."
Louie Bellson
Arthur Fiedler
Vic Firth
Haskell W. Harr
ON MUSICAL INTERPRETATION IN PERCUSSION PERFORMANCE......$14.95
by Anthony J. Cirone
ISBN 978-1-57463-102-9
SYMPHONIC REPERTOIRE FOR CYMBALS:
A DETAILED ANALYSIS OF THE MAJOR ORCHESTRAL CYMBAL REPERTOIRE...........$19.95
Edited by Anthony J. Cirone
ISBN 1-57463-080-6
Principal Percussion, San Francisco Symphony
Faculty, San Francisco Conservatory; Colburn School
CONCERTO FOR PERCUSSION AND BAND...................$16.95
by Robert Jager
"...AND MY DADDY WILL PLAY THE DRUMS"
Limericks for Friends of Drummers...................$14.95
by Warren Benson
Craig Kirchhoff
"What a wonderful way to sample Warren's elegant erudite-and occasionally
naughty wit..."
Christopher Rouse
"An entertaining must-read."
John Beck
"A delightful book..."
Garwood Whaley
INTRODUCTION AND MARCH...................$14.95
by Garwood Whaley
The Art of Percussion Playing...............................$19.95
by Anthony J. Cirone, Neil Grover and Garwood Whaley
ISBN 1-57463-047-4
It includes history, selection and performance techniques on bass drum,
cymbals, tambourine, triangle and 17 percussion accessory instruments, designed for
methods classes, school instrumental music classes and anyone interested in
acquiring an in-depth understanding of percussion instruments. Especially
useful for conductors, composers and arrangers since all essential techniques are
covered in short etudes composed for each instrument.
THE ART OF PERCUSSION ACCESSORY PLAYING...................$9.95
by Anthony J. Cirone and Garwood Whaley
THE ART OF BASS DRUM AND CYMBAL PLAYING...................$9.95
by Anthony J. Cirone and Garwood Whaley
BETWEEN THE LINES.....................................$24.95
by Lynn Glassock
4 CARIBBEAN-SOUTH AMERICAN ENSEMBLES (with CD)...........$69.95
by Stephen Primatic
ISBN 1-57463-040-7
Four original works for medium-advanced high school or college-level
percussion ensemble. Written for 9 players but can be played with as few as 7 (or
augmented to include several more players). Both performers and audience will
love these pieces that are fun to play and exciting to listen to. Each piece
can be played individually or combined into a medley of tunes. A
full-performance CD is included.
Listen to some samples (mp3):
Includes CD!
WIRED FOR PERCUSSION QUINTET...................$24.95
A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO PERCUSSION TERMINOLOGY...................$14.95
PERCUSSION ASSIGNMENTS FOR BAND AND WIND ENSEMBLE...........$24.95
THE ART OF TAMBOURINE AND TRIANGLE PLAYING...................$9.95
ETUDE FOR PERCUSSION QUARTET...................$14.95
MORE AUDITION ETUDES (includes CD)..................$19.95