THE MUSICAL MIND OF THE CREATIVE DIRECTOR.......$24.95
by Edward S. Lisk
ISBN 978-1-57463-160-9
Chapters that address the connection of nuance and inflections with
language and music and that expand the meaning of the words “ensemble
and entrainment” are but a few of the insightful topics covered by
this award-winning author. Ed Lisk’s extensive professional career
has enabled him to train many of today’s leading music educators
and provide materials used in schools and universities both here
and abroad. The Musical Mind of the Creative Director expands his
previous publications creating a greater awareness of the many
components that surround the beauty of musical expression.
"The writings and publications of Ed Lisk represent the very best
rehearsal and performance pedagogy to be found in our profession.”
Dr. John R. Locke
Editor
The Journal of Band Research
"...should be required reading for the college music education major
and definitely be found on every teacher's book shelf.”
Mark Kelly
Director of Bands Emeritus
Bowling Green State University
"Ed Lisk is singularly one of the most remarkable pedagogical minds in
our profession today."
Paula A. Crider
Director Emeritus
University of Texas Band, Austin, TX
"....The Musical Mind of the Creative Director will greatly improve
not only your ensemble’s performance but also the way you think about music."
Dennis Zeisler
Director of Bands
Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia
"...a must-read and must-have text for the truly informed wind-band scholar..."
Richard Miles
Editor/Compiler
Teaching Music through Performance in Band Series
RHYTHM READING FOR DRUMS, BOOK 2........$9.95
by Garwood Whaley
ISBN 978-1-57463-163-0
Volume 2 picks up where volume 1 left off adding flams, drags, roll studies, syncopation, 8th and 16th note triplets, technique builders, advanced rudiments, graduation duet and a graduation solo. Perfect for the advanced beginner or entry level intermediate drummer/percussionist. Great as a band-method supplement or method.
MUSIC OF MUSSER"S INTERNATIONAL MARIMBA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRAVOLUME 2....$34.99
arranged by Clair Omar Musser
edited by Willis M. Rapp
ISBN 978-1-57463-121-0
Two marimba ensembles including Prelude in C Minor, Opus 3, No.2
by Rachmaninoff and Symphony in D Minor by Franck.
9 x 12, 27 page score, 5 individual marimba parts as inserts
(total pages 60).
These arrangements by Musser were for his 100 piece marimba orchestra comprised of 50 young men and 50 young women between the ages of 17 and 25. Performances with the orchestra took place in 1935 in Paris, Brussels and New York’s famed Carnegie Hall.
With a foreword by Willis Rapp detailing the historical significance of this series, extensive program notes and notes about this edition included in this historically significant publication, these ensembles are a must for any marimba ensemble.
RHYTHM READING FOR DRUMS, BOOK 1........$9.95
by Garwood Whaley
ISBN 978-1-57463-162-3
This method provides a highly organized, systematic approach to reading and understanding rhythm for the beginning drummer/percussionist. Basic rhythm patterns including counting system and foot taping indications are introduced on each page in eight-measure studies followed by a short solo. Each solo serves as a page summary and a motivational tool for students. Music educators and private instructors will find this method to be a comprehensive approach to rhythm reading and musical drumming.
- Systematic approach designed for the very beginning student
- For class instruction or private lessons
- A perfect supplement to any band method
- Presents all basic note values and rests
- Each page contains something new: dynamics, tempo terms, music symbols, notation markings and explanations of new rhythms
- Important rudiments included
TEACHING WITH PASSION, PURPOSE AND PROMISE....$19.95
by Peter Loel Boonshaft
ISBN 978-1-57463-153-1
A collection of practical solutions, inspirational stories, thought-provoking
quotations and motivational ideas for teachers of all levels and disciplines.
It affirms the wonder of education, the true importance of learning and the
essence of what being a teacher truly means. It challenges the reader’s
mind, enlivens the spirit and engages the heart with realistic suggestions
and philosophical reflections that will surely touch your soul.
MUSIC FOR HOMESCHOOLERS:A GUIDE TO MUSIC INSTRUCTION FOR THE HOMESCHOOLED CHILD....$14.95
by Joanne May
ISBN 978-1-57463-157-9
With the rising numbers of homeschoolers in the United States and
numerous research studies that prove the powerful impact of music
instruction on a child’s social and intellectual development, this
book is a valuable and much-needed addition to the music-education
and homeschooling literature. Music for Homeschoolers will assist
parents in designing high quality musical experiences for their
children and help teachers in learning more about homeschoolers
and their needs.
"Joanne May loves children and has a passion for music education.
Throughout this book you’ll find many options to fill your children’s
lives with music."
Steve & Annette Economides
NY Times Bestselling Authors of America’s Cheapest Family Gets You Right On The Money
"Sometimes the biggest challenge for homeschooling families is
knowing where to start and how to begin. Joanne May's book provides
excellent guidelines and advice not only for homeschool families
but for any who want to provide music education for their children."
Ruth Mudge
Professional cellist and former homeschool music student
MICHAEL COLGRASS:ADVENTURES OF AN AMERICAN COMPOSER....$19.95
by Michael Colgrass
ISBN 978-1-57463-155-5
222 pages / 8-page B&W photo insert
Pulitzer Prize winner Michael Colgrass is more than a brilliant orchestral
composer and percussionist. He is also a maverick who romanced a Cold War
spy in Bucharest, chased down a New York City bank robber and saved Leonard
Bernstein from being assaulted. Now he has chronicled his exploits in a
lively autobiography of anecdotes. In 89 engaging stories, Colgrass recalls
working with such luminaries as Aaron Copland, John Cage and Dizzy Gillespie.
He describes recording the Rite of Spring with a tipsy Igor Stravinsky on the
podium; writing an entire score for the Joffrey Ballet in one frenzied night;
and playing for a stripper near Tanglewood, a gig that later landed him work
with the West Side Story orchestra. In more reflective moments, Colgrass
reveals the unique creative process that has inspired his works for the
New York Philharmonic, the Boston Symphony and numerous other world-class
ensembles. He includes fascinating chapters about his forays into dance,
self-hypnosis and experimental theater. He also recalls writing music for
grade-school children and giving legendary performance workshops for more
than 40,000 people around the world. Colgrass approaches life with a thoughtful
good humor throughout.
"You’ve got to read this book. If you have ever wondered what shenanigans
can go on in the music business, in both jazz and classical, Michael
Colgrass—a most gifted composer, free lance musician and all 'round
percussionist—has done it all, has seen it all"
Gunther Schuller
Composer, Conductor, Writer and Jazz Historian
"Witty, personal and touching, Michael Colgrass has written a wonderful
collection of thoughts and reminiscences."
Leonard Slatkin
Music Director, Detroit Symphony Orchestra
Principal Guest Conductor, Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
"Michael Colgrass belongs to that elite group of musicians possessing the
ability to communicate through the written word. I love this new book of his!"
Paquito D’Rivera
Nine-time Grammy Award winner
author of “My Sax Life.”
WINDS AND HYMNS: RESOURCE GUIDE TO HYMNS, CHORALESAND SPIRITUALS IN SELECTED WIND BAND LITERATURE.......$34.95
by Timothy and Phyllis Paul
ISBN 978-1-57463-116-6
This valuable edition provides comprehensive information on selected
wind band works that were inspired by and incorporate hymns, chorales
and spirituals. It includes music from all performance levels, historical
periods and diverse styles. In additional to a general analysis of
each piece--examining the composer’s treatment of original source
material--the authors present an overview of the hymns, chorales
and spirituals that focuses on historical background, notated music
and lyrics. An excellent resource for conductors, students and enthusiasts.
"...Timothy and Phyllis Paul's research into the works included
in this book must now be an important influence on the score study,
rehearsal, and performance of each composer's creation."
Allan McMurray
Professor of Conducting
Director of Bands
University of Colorado
"Each work here is presented with simplicity and scholarship,
the range of repertoire is extensive and the potential for in-depth
study for our players is enormous."
Timothy Reynish
Royal Northern College of Music
"Timothy and Phyllis Paul have provided us with a very useful and
practical reference that will be of value to the neophyte and experienced
practitioner as well."
James Croft
Retired Emeritus Professor
Florida State University
"I’ve learned much about my own work by reading this and am delighted
to see this work in print."
Dan Welcher
Butler School of Music
University of Texas/Austin
"Bravo Tim and Phyllis Paul for helping us make important new discoveries
with this great wealth of enduring music."
Mark Camphouse
George Mason University
"Before reading this book, I’m not sure I fully apprehended just how rich
a tradition of hymnody we are blessed with. Many thanks ... for giving us
a resource for both information and inspiration!"
Robert Ponto
University of Oregon
"...an eloquent, concise, and original book surveying band repertoire based
on or incorporating hymns, chorales, and spirituals... an invaluable resource
for any conductor."
Margaret Pendleton
Co-owner, Beethoven & Company
Tallahassee, Florida
SYMPHONIC REPERTOIRE FOR PERCUSSION ACCESSORIES.......$24.95
by Tim Genis
edited by Anthony J. Cirone
ISBN 978-1-57463-110-4
Principal Timpanist of the Boston Symphony, Head of the Percussion
Department at Boston University, Boston University Tanglewood Institute,
and Section Leader for the Tanglewood Music Center, Tim Genis has
provided a comprehensive performance analysis of percussion accessory
parts for the major symphonic repertoire. His easy-to-understand
explanations are based on countless performances under many of the
world's finest conductors.
"Tim Genis' latest book for percussion accessories is the most
comprehensive and extensive in print. His knowledge and experience
make this book a must-have for orchestral percussionists."
Will Hudgins
Percussionist
Boston Symphony
"Tim Genis gets to the heart of the music in his new book Symphonic
Repertoire for Percussion Accessory Instruments ...a refreshing approach
to music interpretation for accessory percussion instruments that belongs
in every serious percussionist's library."
James Campbell
Professor of Percussion
University of Kentucky
"...a wonderfully detailed look at the many significant excerpts for
accessory instruments from one of the world’s most exceptional orchestral
percussionists. This book will become a staple in my studio at Eastman
for years to come."
Michael Burritt
Professor of Percussion
Eastman School of Music
"Professional advice and guidance given by a first class
professional."
Vic Firth
President
Vic Firth, Inc.
A COMPOSER'S INSIGHT:THOUGHTS, ANALYSIS AND COMMENTARY ON COMTEMPORARY
MASTERPIECES FOR WIND BAND VOLUME 4..........$39.99
edited by Timothy Salzman
with a foreword by David Del Tredici
ISBN 978-1-57463-154-8
This is the fourth 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 composers' training, compositional approach, musical influences
and interpretative ideas.
"I am delighted to be included in this very important and useful
publication dealing with music for band and wind ensemble. It is a
great pleasure to endorse this fine series."
Samuel Adler
Composer
"...an eclectic group of music for band from world-renowned creators
is presented with the efficiency and effectiveness we have come to
expect from these excellent books."
Michael Haithcock
Director of Bands/Professor of Music
University of Michigan
"This series of books is the only one I know that actually puts
the thoughts and wishes of the composer front-and-center with regard
to individual pieces. Just seeing John Corigliano's original one-page
sketch for his massive CIRCUS MAXIMUS (in Vol. III) would be worth the price...."
Dan Welcher
Composer/Lee Hage Jamail Regents Professor of Fine Arts
Sarah and Ernest Butler School of Music
University of Texas/Austin
"Tim Salzman's wonderful series provides crucial insights into the
composer's thought process and intent, deepening our understanding of
a given piece and broadening and enriching our sense of how music works."
Dana Wilson
Composer/Charles A. Dana Professor of Music
Ithaca College School of Music
TEACHING MUSIC WITH PROMISE..........$24.99
by Peter Loel Boonshaft
ISBN 978-1-57463-112-8
Written by one of today's most exciting and exhilarating voices
in music education, Boonshaft's new book is sure to follow the
success of his first two international best sellers. Filled
with inspirational anecdotes, thought provoking quotations and
motivational ideas on how to improve your teaching, this is a
must-read treasure trove for every music educator.
"Peter Boonshaft has done it again! You must read this book,
no matter how many years you have spent as a music educator."
Dr. Kenneth R. Raessler
Director Emeritus, School of Music
Texas Christian University
"...engages the reader's mind and heart, the all-encompassing
spirit of the script is intoxicating from beginning to end."
Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser
President
Attitude Concepts for Today
"...captures the true essence of teaching by sharing his incredible
insights, experiences, revelations and confirmations in this perceptive
and inspiring book."
Anthony J. Maiello
Professor, Director of Instrumental Studies
George Mason University
MAKING MORE SENSE OF HOW TO SING:MULTISENSORY TECHNIQUES FOR VOICE LESSONS AND CHOIR REHEARSALS..........$34.99
by Alan Gumm
ISBN 978-1-57463-152-4
Making More Sense of How to Sing reveals how anybody can learn to sing
and how any voice teacher or choral conductor can get anybody to sing,
and keep making breakthroughs in singing. With multi-sensory techniques
to match and build learning strengths, this book is for any singer
from the rank beginner—including those thought to lack the ability—to
the experienced and mature singer. Whether for self-guided, teacher-guided,
or conductor-guided learning situations, this unique collection of
exercises wakes up the senses for amazing results.
"Unique in the annals of choral and vocal pedagogy…Packed with
inventive illustrations and diagrams, this book extends an instructor's
imaginative vocabulary and methodology to inspire students' intuitive
senses to improve their singing."
Dr. Barbara Burdick
voice professor and award-winning soloist
"He approaches the teaching of vocal pedagogy in the choral rehearsal
and private studio through multi-sensory techniques, providing reasoning
and logic for his many wonderful sequence exercise....This is an
extraordinary resource volume for all teachers of singing."
Virginia Kerwin
Executive Director of the Michigan School Vocal Music Association
Director of VocaLyrica women's chorus
Three marimba ensembles including Pilgrim's Chorus, Kamennoi-Ostrow and
In a Monastery Garden. Score and 5 individual marimba parts. These
arrangements by Musser were for his 100 piece marimba orchestra comprised
of 50 young men and 50 young women between the ages of 17 and 25.
Performances with the orchestra took place in 1935 in Paris, Brussels
and New York's famed Carnegie Hall. With a foreword by Willis Rapp
detailing the historical significance of this series, extensive program
notes and notes about this edition included in this historically significant
publication, these ensembles are a must for any marimba ensemble.
The individual selection of quality literature is greatly simplified
using this one-of-a kind publication. It is the ultimate tool in
concert programming for both entry-level and experienced conductors.
Brief incipits of prominent melodic themes are included as are
cost, duration, availability, instrumentation, recordings, publishers,
solos, and tips on programming. Music for this publication was
selected by: Frank Battisti, Ray Cramer, James Croft, Thomas Dvorak,
Richard Floyd, Michael Haithcock, Gary Hill, Jerry Junkin, Craig
Kirchhoff, Thomas Lee, Stephen Pratt, H. Robert Reynolds, Mark
Scatterday and Richard Strange.
"...a much needed addition to our profession. ...this is a must for
every band library."
Highlights the major components for survival and success during
the formative years in a college, university or conservatory and
provides examples and strategies to greatly assist the student
musician. With no-nonsense advice and practical tips, this guide
will prepare music students (and their parents!) to meet the many
challenges, and take advantage of the opportunities, afforded
them during the glorious college years.
"...an invaluable guide for all prospective and matriculating
music students."
"...My own 17 year-old son is contemplating a music career,
and it will become required reading for him."
"...provides a wealth of knowledge for any student who wishes
to pursue a degree in music."
Have you ever wanted to know the secrets to success of today's
top marching bands and drumlines and how they achieve excellence?
This extraordinary study takes you onto the practice field, inside
the meeting room, and into the stadium presenting the "Five
Factors Influencing Excellence"-valuable to any high school or
college band program. The leaders of these outstanding organizations
reveal their principles of success including: goals, expectations,
values, leadership styles, motivational techniques, practice habits,
and recruiting strategies. A must-read for band directors, percussion
educators, students and ANYONE pursuing excellence in leadership.
"...So much of the success of the programs he visited had to do
with common denominators: leadership, goal setting, tradition,
musicianship, and creating a life time of appreciation and memories
for the participants. Bravo!"
"What we find in Paul's travels is a connective tissue amongst
all successful programs that recognizes that wherever it takes
place—effective leadership is effective leadership."
"This is a wonderful book that shows us what makes a great band
into a GREAT BAND! We can all learn so much from each other in our
field and this is a fantastic place to start!!"
"By examining methods from a variety of successful programs, this
is a great resource for all marching percussion instructors at any
level...This should be required reading..."
A truly outstanding collection of timeless essays on basic repertory for
band by Frank L. Battisti, John Bourgeois, Frank Erickson, Robert Garofalo,
Donald Hunsberger, Francis McBeth, Kenneth L. Neidig, Stephen L. Rhodes,
Mark Scatterday, Thomas J. Trimborn and John Zdechlik. These clear and
to-the-point analysis/interpretations are based on careful research,
rehearsals, and years of high-level performances. In this informative
work, you will find inspiration for a truly superior presentation of
these masterworks for band.
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:
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.
For someone with a drumming background, this book is a perfect companion! Rhythmically interesting and fun pieces that will greatly speed the intermediate/advanced drummer’s progress on keyboard percussion instruments.
Visit a virtual rehearsal on you PC or MAC where each video clip illustrates
a different rehearsal concept including:
Frank L. Battisti
"So many important facts are uncovered and solutions revealed. It's a must
for the library of any serious music educator"
H. Robert Reynolds
"...a book which contains a wonderfully diverse wealth of knowledge that
is 'hands on' for the informed music educator. ...an excellent resource for
both beginning teachers and veteran music educators."
Dr. Linda R. Moorhouse
"From creating artistic musical experiences to establishing a first-class
organization blueprint, there is not stone left unturned. This is not a book
to be recommended, but a book to be REQUIRED."
Tim Lautzenheiser
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.
This exciting new 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!
Craig Kirchhoff
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."
Frederick Fennell widely acknowledged as the "dean of American band conductors",
has freely shared what he called "long-distilled thoughts" about the world’s greatest
music for band. In this collection, he covers original scores by Persichetti, Hanson,
Schuman and Chance as well as classic works by Wagner and Holst. Fennell's clear
and to-the-point analysis/interpretations are based on a lifetime of careful research,
rehearsals, and professional performances. In this informative work, you will find
inspiration for a truly superior presentation of these masterworks for band. Included are:
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. Sample "recipes" include:
Principal Percussionist of the San Francisco Symphony, Chairman of Percussion Studies
at the San Francisco Conservatory and faculty member at the Colburn School of
Music in Los Angeles, Jack Van Geem has provided a comprehensive performance
analysis of keyboard percussion 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.
Nancy Zeltsman
This one-of-a-kind volume is perfect for those who have never programmed a Canadian
band piece or simply want to expand their knowledge of Canada's many gems
for wind band. With up-to-date biographies of 63 Canadian composers and more
than 200 of their works in grades 1 through 6, this books listing of each work
includes program notes, description of the piece, grade level, duration and publisher.
Also included are easy-to-use, four year performance sequences for each grade level.
This book provides one huge “room” where everyone can gather to ask questions on the art of rehearsing and listen to answers from people who know. In his foreword, Frederick Fennell says:
"If you are a conductor, or are in training to be one—or are confused about how it’s going—this book is all about you and me."
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.
The Interpretive Wind Band Conductor will help conductors make the
creative leap from simply reading notes to insightful musical
interpretation. In additional to a long list of topics on conducting
and interpretation, it includes in-depth analysis of 6 masterworks for
band and provides solutions for conducting irregular and non-metrical
problems inherent in contemporary music.
Five original solos with piano accompaniment by a multi-faceted
composer/performer and historically significant mallet soloist. This
set includes program notes and composer biography. These five pieces,
Mallets Ala Zurke, Rag Doll Rag, Temptation Revamp, Waltz in Ragtime
and Joplin on Wood, are fun to play, fun to listen to and will surely
add to any concert or recital program as well as repertoire for solo
performances of any nature. Includes a CD recording of Harry Breuer
playing each piece with piano accompaniment.
This incredible book by one of the world’s foremost authorities on
conducting contains no conducting patterns, no advice on how to conduct
any piece. Instead, it focuses on the skills, knowledge and
experiences needed to become and function as a conductor-teacher. It
will surely become the standard text for all those serious about the
art of conducting.
"This text is a 'must have' for all serious musicians."
With an insightful foreword by Anthony J. Cirone, this incredible
analysis of the timpani part to Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 provides
valuable information on interpreting all Beethoven’s Symphonies. After
16 years as timpanist with the San Francisco Symphony and 32 years as
Solo Timpanist with the New York Philharmonic, Roland Kohloff performed
under every major conductor in the world. This one-of-a-kind study
includes:
An essential book for all performers, teachers and conductors of wind
instruments. It clears away the cobwebs of superstitions and the fixed
ideas of what can and can’t be done. It is a book to return to again
and again written by one of the great wind virtuosos of our time. Among
the important concepts and techniques included are:
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:
A unique resource for both novice and experienced band directors
gathering effective teaching tools from the best in the field including
more than 40 chapters on:
"From creating artistic musical experiences to establishing a
first-class organization blueprint, there is no stone left unturned.
This is not a book to be recommended, but a book to be REQUIRED."
Tim Lautzenheiser
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
Conducting-listening skills, harmonic and melodic content, ensemble
sonority and expressive conducting are only a few of the insightful
topics included in Ed Lisk's latest publication. The complexities of
instrumental music as related to Howard Gardner's Theories of Multiple
Intelligences are thoroughly discussed and provide an overwhelming
foundation for the support of music in the schools. From philosophy to
practicality, this book has it all!
"...The love shown for teaching and music making demonstrated by Edward
S. Lisk is truly a dynamic force in music education. This book will
only add to the momentum of a creative life’s work so lovingly shared."
Michael Haithcock
This valuable collection of quick-to-read yet deeply insightful
strategies is like finding expert trade secrets from around the world
all placed in one easy source. 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 choirs.
Like his first critically acclaimed international best seller Teaching
Music with Passion, Peter Boonshaft’s newest book, Teaching Music with
Purpose, is even more poignant and powerful. Called one of the most
exciting and exhilarating voices in music education today, Boonshaft’s
latest work is both inspirational and instructional and will definitely
warm your heart and transform your teaching.
"...should be a required book for every music educator. Beautifully
clear, precise and detailed, every aspect of the conductor's and
educator's role and responsibility is brought into wonderful focus.
…writes with both enthusiasm and imagination he gives the reader so
many ideas and concepts to implement with students that this book will
become an invaluable tool in helping to produce top-notch musicians..."
Eric Ewazen
A stimulating collection of unique concepts on becoming a successful
performer by fifty-seven of today's most outstanding brass
professionals. Contains to-the-point, thought-provoking ideas proven
successful by master teacher-performers. Problem-solving tips,
philosophical concepts, and technique-building exercises, all in one
easy-to-read collection. An ideal source of exciting strategies for all
levels of development.
The third 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 composers’ training, compositional approach, musical
influences and interpretative ideas.
“A rich and compelling contribution to all who care about living, breathing
music. Tim Salzman and his colleagues beautifully illuminate the backgrounds,
beliefs, and musical intentions of many of today's most important composers.
Rarely has there been such a lucid and eloquent representation of so many
talented composers' thoughts about themselves, their lives, and their music.”
Frank Ticheli
MUSIC OF MUSSER"S INTERNATIONAL MARIMBA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
VOLUME 1..........$34.99
arranged by Clair Omar Musser
edited by Willis M. Rapp
ISBN 978-1-57463-113-5
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MARCHING BANDS AND DRUMLINES:
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Conn-Selmer, Inc.
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Director of Bands
University of Michigan
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ISBN 1-57463-084-9
4 PERCUSSION QUARTETS FOR YOUNG PERFORMERS..........$19.95
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ISBN 1-57463-077-6
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ISBN 1-57463-079-2
Director of Bands, University of Michigan
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Edited by Timothy Salzman
with a foreword by John Corigliano
ISBN 1-57463-048-2
Composer/Professor of Music,
University of Southern California
Thornton School of Music