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A Composer's Insight, Volume 3: Thoughts, Analysis and Commentary on Contemporary Masterpieces for Wind Band

by Timothy Salzman

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Publisher Comments:

A Composer's Insight, Volume 3 - with a foreword by John Corigliano -is the third 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: Richard Rodney Bennett, Warren Benson, Roger Cichy, John Corigliano, David Holsinger, Roger Nixon, Bernard Rands, Philip Sparke, Frank Ticheli, Michael Weinstein, and John Zdechlik.

Synopsis:

This volume is 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.

Product Details

ISBN:
9781574630480
Subtitle:
Thoughts, Analysis and Commentary on Contemporary Masterpieces for Wind Band
Author:
Salzman, Timothy
Featuring:
Bennett, Richard Rodney
Featuring:
Benson, Warren
Publisher:
Meredith Music Publications
Subject:
Reference
Subject:
Instruction & Study - Composition
Subject:
Analysis, appreciation
Subject:
Band music
Subject:
Band music -- Analysis, appreciation.
Series:
Composer's Insight
Series Volume:
03
Publication Date:
June 2006
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
303
Dimensions:
10.96x8.42x.75 in. 1.96 lbs.

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