THE STRING TEACHER'S COOKBOOK:CREATIVE RECIPES FOR A SUCCESSFUL PROGRAM..........$24.95
project director/editor Joanne May
ISBN 978-1-57463-091-6
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 range from overviews of successful programs to specific topics that will inspire all levels and types of ensembles and performers.
CONTEMPORARY RHYTHM & METER STUDIES
TREBLE CLEF INSTRUMENTS.....................$9.95
BASS CLEF INSTRUMENTS...........................$9.95
by Elliot Del Borgo
Elliot Del Borgo has joined Meredith Music Publications to produce two unique
new books! These 28, one-page etudes make extensive use of metric and rhythmic
devices commonly found in 20th century works. Composed as recital/performance
pieces, all melodic material is derived from a variety of contemporary patterns
including synthetic scales, 12-tone and 7-tone rows, cell-derived patterns,
modal scales and traditional major and minor tonalities. Ideal for any instrument
as sight reading, jury exams, lesson material or recitals, these short works
are compositional gems that will challenge performers from high school through
professional levels.
CONTEMPORARY RHYTHM & METER DUETS
TREBLE CLEF INSTRUMENTS.....................$9.95
BASS CLEF INSTRUMENTS...........................$9.95
by Elliot Del Borgo
Based on the concept of Contemporary Rhythm & Meter Studies, these fourteen, two-page duets make extensive use of metric and rhythmic devices, and harmonic and tonal devices commonly found in 20th Century works. They are ideal for any instrument for developing sight-reading skills as well as recital performance, jury exams, and lesson material.