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Maestros and Their Music

The Art and Alchemy of Conducting

by John Mauceri ...

An exuberant, uniquely accessible, beautifully illustrated look inside the enigmatic art and craft of conducting, from a celebrated conductor whose international career has spanned half a century.John Mauceri brings a lifetime of experience to bear in an unprecedented, hugely informative, consistently entertaining exploration of his profession, rich with anecdotes from decades of working alongside ... Read more

$6.99 USD

An exuberant, uniquely accessible, beautifully illustrated look inside the enigmatic art and craft of conducting, from a celebrated conductor whose international career has spanned half a century.John Mauceri brings a lifetime of experience to bear in an unprecedented, hugely informative, consistently entertaining exploration of his profession, rich with anecdotes from decades of working alongside
... Read more
Rehearsing the Jazz Band - Resource Book

Includes Suggested Jazz Charts from Each Author

Edited by Mary Jo Papich, Ryan Adamsons ...

(Meredith Music Resource). 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. It includes chapters by Caleb Chapman, John Clayton, Jose Antonio Diaz, Curtis Gaesser, Antonio Garcia, Gordon Goodwin, Roosevelt Griffin III, Sherrie Maricle, Ellen Rowe, Roxanne Stevenson, Steve Wiest, and Greg Yasinitsky. ... Read more

$12.95 USD

(Meredith Music Resource). 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. It includes chapters by Caleb Chapman, John Clayton, Jose Antonio Diaz, Curtis Gaesser, Antonio Garcia, Gordon Goodwin, Roosevelt Griffin III, Sherrie Maricle, Ellen Rowe, Roxanne Stevenson, Steve Wiest, and Greg Yasinitsky.
... Read more
Eight Symphonic Masterworks of the Twentieth Century

A Study Guide for Conductors

by Leonard Slatkin ...

Based on his decades of experience conducting these works, Leonard Slatkin guides readers through eight of the most beloved orchestral pieces of the twentieth century:Claude Debussy’s La MerDmitri Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 5Béla Bartók’s Concerto for OrchestraIgor Stravinsky’s Le Sacre du printemps (The Rite of Spring)George Gershwin’s An American in ParisAaron Copland’s Appalachian Spring ... Read more

$25.55 USD

Based on his decades of experience conducting these works, Leonard Slatkin guides readers through eight of the most beloved orchestral pieces of the twentieth century:Claude Debussy’s La MerDmitri Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 5Béla Bartók’s Concerto for OrchestraIgor Stravinsky’s Le Sacre du printemps (The Rite of Spring)George Gershwin’s An American in ParisAaron Copland’s Appalachian Spring
... Read more
The Real Toscanini

Musicians Reveal the Maestro

by Cesare Civetta ...

Series series Amadeus
Lauded by Verdi, Debussy, and other music legends, the celebrated conductor Arturo Toscanini raised the standards of orchestral and operatic performance over an astonishing 69 years on the podium. But as he did so, he acquired a reputation as something of a tyrant, who unleashed an explosive temper at musicians if rehearsals did not meet his expectations.In The Real Toscanini, Cesare Civetta ... Read more

$23.12 USD

Lauded by Verdi, Debussy, and other music legends, the celebrated conductor Arturo Toscanini raised the standards of orchestral and operatic performance over an astonishing 69 years on the podium. But as he did so, he acquired a reputation as something of a tyrant, who unleashed an explosive temper at musicians if rehearsals did not meet his expectations.In The Real Toscanini, Cesare Civetta
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Music Production, Songwriting & Audio Engineering, 2022+ Edition: The Professional Guide for Music Producers, Songwriters & Audio Engineers in Music Studios

by Tommy Swindali ...

Techniques, Tricks & Pro Tips to Make Your Sound The Very Best it Can Be!Do you want to make better music? How about achieving a professional sound? Or even being able to work in professional studios?If you're serious about improving your music production, songwriting & audio engineering skills to a professional level then keep on reading…Most musicians dream of making professional sounding music. ... Read more

$2.99 USD

Techniques, Tricks & Pro Tips to Make Your Sound The Very Best it Can Be!Do you want to make better music? How about achieving a professional sound? Or even being able to work in professional studios?If you're serious about improving your music production, songwriting & audio engineering skills to a professional level then keep on reading…Most musicians dream of making professional sounding music.
... Read more
Symphonic Works Analyzed

by Robert Quebbeman ...

Conceived as a sequel to the eminent twentieth-century text The Symphony and the Symphonic Poem, Robert Quebbeman' s Symphonic Works Analyzed offers in-depth analysis of over sixty works from additional standard orchestral genres, including the overture, incidental pieces, and works for orchestra and chorus. With repertoire spanning the Classical period to the twentieth century, each analysis ... Read more

$39.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Conceived as a sequel to the eminent twentieth-century text The Symphony and the Symphonic Poem, Robert Quebbeman' s Symphonic Works Analyzed offers in-depth analysis of over sixty works from additional standard orchestral genres, including the overture, incidental pieces, and works for orchestra and chorus. With repertoire spanning the Classical period to the twentieth century, each analysis
... Read more
Theophano: Oper in drei Aufzügen

by Paul Graener, Otto Anthes ...

Entdecken Sie die faszinierende Welt von "Theophano", einer Oper, die Geschichte und Emotionen in einem meisterhaften Werk vereint!In "Theophano: Oper in drei Aufzügen" entführen Paul Graener und Otto Anthes die Leser in eine dramatische Erzählung voller Intrigen, Machtkämpfe und leidenschaftlicher Liebe. Die Oper erzählt die Geschichte der byzantinischen Prinzessin Theophano, deren Schicksal ... Read more

$19.99 USD

Entdecken Sie die faszinierende Welt von "Theophano", einer Oper, die Geschichte und Emotionen in einem meisterhaften Werk vereint!In "Theophano: Oper in drei Aufzügen" entführen Paul Graener und Otto Anthes die Leser in eine dramatische Erzählung voller Intrigen, Machtkämpfe und leidenschaftlicher Liebe. Die Oper erzählt die Geschichte der byzantinischen Prinzessin Theophano, deren Schicksal
... Read more
Los Cimientos De La Economía Moderna

by Frank Alva ...

«El hombre que no conoce su historia está condenado a repetirla»PRESENTACIÓN Desgraciadamente la historia se repite en innumerables ocasiones. La sociedad pronto olvidó el desastre de la I Guerra Mundial para que 20 años después, desembocáramos en otra guerra todavía más cruenta como fue la segunda gran guerra; parece como si la historia se borrase de la mente del ser humano . En la economía ... Read more

$8.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

«El hombre que no conoce su historia está condenado a repetirla»PRESENTACIÓN Desgraciadamente la historia se repite en innumerables ocasiones. La sociedad pronto olvidó el desastre de la I Guerra Mundial para que 20 años después, desembocáramos en otra guerra todavía más cruenta como fue la segunda gran guerra; parece como si la historia se borrase de la mente del ser humano . En la economía
... Read more
Transforming Choral Singing

An Activist's Guide for Choir Directors

by Charles W. Beale ...

Choral conductors and clinicians often focus on honing the technical and artistic elements of their choir's performance, but what is the true purpose of choral singing? Choral performances sound beautiful, but they also tell stories, "say something" to someone, and create change in them. In that fundamental sense, they are always activist. In Transforming Choral Singing: An Activist's Guide for ... Read more

$19.70 USD

Choral conductors and clinicians often focus on honing the technical and artistic elements of their choir's performance, but what is the true purpose of choral singing? Choral performances sound beautiful, but they also tell stories, "say something" to someone, and create change in them. In that fundamental sense, they are always activist. In Transforming Choral Singing: An Activist's Guide for
... Read more
Beyond the Baton

What Every Conductor Needs to Know

by Diane Wittry ...

Seasoned conductor Diane Wittry draws a comprehensive roadmap to a successful career in Beyond the Baton. With first-hand understanding of how the role of the conductor has changed across the years, she expertly examines the new set of duties--both on and off of the podium--that now fall upon the shoulders of the music director. From getting a job to fundraising and educational outreach, Wittry's ... Read more

$40.49 USD

Seasoned conductor Diane Wittry draws a comprehensive roadmap to a successful career in Beyond the Baton. With first-hand understanding of how the role of the conductor has changed across the years, she expertly examines the new set of duties--both on and off of the podium--that now fall upon the shoulders of the music director. From getting a job to fundraising and educational outreach, Wittry's
... Read more
The New Modern Conductor

by Mark Gibson ...

Conductors today must come to the podium with a wide-ranging set of skills. A modern symphony conductor is expected not only to reveal the spirituality in a Brahms symphony, but also to perform the latest symphonic arrangement of The Lord of the Rings for movie lovers, put together an evening of light classics, and program the first half of a pops concert before reading the charts of a country ... Read more

$80.99 USD

Conductors today must come to the podium with a wide-ranging set of skills. A modern symphony conductor is expected not only to reveal the spirituality in a Brahms symphony, but also to perform the latest symphonic arrangement of The Lord of the Rings for movie lovers, put together an evening of light classics, and program the first half of a pops concert before reading the charts of a country
... Read more
Die Melodie der Lagune

Historischer Frauenroman in Venedig über Vivaldis Rivalin Anna Maria della Pietà, die beste Violinistin der Welt

by Harriet Constable ...

Translated by Edith Beleites ...

Es ist an der Zeit, die Frau kennenzulernen, über die wir in den letzten 300 Jahren hätten sprechen sollen: Dies ist die Geschichte von Anna Maria della Pietà.Venedig, 18. Jahrhundert: Die junge Anna Maria wächst in einem Waisenhaus auf, und als sie zum ersten Mal eine Geige in der Hand hält, verändert sich ihr Leben – denn für Anna ist die Musik mit allen Sinnen erlebbar, sie übertrifft alle ... Read more

$21.69 USD

Es ist an der Zeit, die Frau kennenzulernen, über die wir in den letzten 300 Jahren hätten sprechen sollen: Dies ist die Geschichte von Anna Maria della Pietà.Venedig, 18. Jahrhundert: Die junge Anna Maria wächst in einem Waisenhaus auf, und als sie zum ersten Mal eine Geige in der Hand hält, verändert sich ihr Leben – denn für Anna ist die Musik mit allen Sinnen erlebbar, sie übertrifft alle
... Read more
Arrangeren voor koor en vocal group - Vlaamse versie

by Tijs Krammer ...

Je kent de reikwijdte van de stemmen van je zangers, je weet welk nummer je wil arrangeren en wie de lead krijgt, en dan? Wordt het homofoon of niet? Hoe verklank je dat typische gitaarrifje? Wat doe je om de bas te laten grooven? Arrangeren is een heel gepuzzel. Ook als je thuis bent in je muziektheorie kom je voor talloze keuzes te staan om een stuk te bewerken voor stemmen. Arrangeren is een ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Je kent de reikwijdte van de stemmen van je zangers, je weet welk nummer je wil arrangeren en wie de lead krijgt, en dan? Wordt het homofoon of niet? Hoe verklank je dat typische gitaarrifje? Wat doe je om de bas te laten grooven? Arrangeren is een heel gepuzzel. Ook als je thuis bent in je muziektheorie kom je voor talloze keuzes te staan om een stuk te bewerken voor stemmen. Arrangeren is een
... Read more
Rehearsing the Band, Volume 2

by Donald K. Miller ...

(Meredith Music Resource). Reading this book soon leads one to discover that band conductors are indeed fortunate to have a number of talented and accomplished leaders, who were not only willing, but enthusiastic about sharing their ideas and philosophies with younger colleagues. The result of all of this is to provide a huge "room" where everyone can gather to ask questions on all aspects of ... Read more

$12.95 USD

(Meredith Music Resource). Reading this book soon leads one to discover that band conductors are indeed fortunate to have a number of talented and accomplished leaders, who were not only willing, but enthusiastic about sharing their ideas and philosophies with younger colleagues. The result of all of this is to provide a huge "room" where everyone can gather to ask questions on all aspects of
... Read more
Mozart to Metallica

Connections between Classical music and Heavy Metal

by Michael See ...

The genres of classical music and heavy metal music are rarely discussed in the same sentence. This book explores how these two styles of music have many more similarities and connections than most people would think. ... Read more

$8.99 USD

The genres of classical music and heavy metal music are rarely discussed in the same sentence. This book explores how these two styles of music have many more similarities and connections than most people would think.
... Read more
Constant Lambert

Beyond <I>The Rio Grande</I>

by Stephen Lloyd ...

To the economist and ballet enthusiast John Maynard Keynes he was potentially the most brilliant man he'd ever met; to Dame Ninette de Valois he was the greatest ballet conductor and advisor this country has ever had; to the composer Denis ApIvor he was the greatest, most lovable, and most entertaining personality of the musical world; whilst to the dance critic Clement Crisp he was quite simply a ... Read more

$16.19 USD

To the economist and ballet enthusiast John Maynard Keynes he was potentially the most brilliant man he'd ever met; to Dame Ninette de Valois he was the greatest ballet conductor and advisor this country has ever had; to the composer Denis ApIvor he was the greatest, most lovable, and most entertaining personality of the musical world; whilst to the dance critic Clement Crisp he was quite simply a
... Read more
Schlagtechnik für Chordirigieren

by Tijs Krammer ...

Dirigieren ist mehr als nur den Takt schlagen, aber wenn du nicht weißt, wie man den Takt schlägt, ist die Frage, ob Sie jemals zum Dirigieren kommen. Schlagtechnik für Chorleiter beginnt mit den Grundlagen und verbindet die Theorie mit praktischen Übungen.Auch für diejenigen, die schon länger vor einem Chor stehen ist es ein inspirierendes und lehrreiches Buch. Die sorgfältig gestalteten ... Read more

$10.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Dirigieren ist mehr als nur den Takt schlagen, aber wenn du nicht weißt, wie man den Takt schlägt, ist die Frage, ob Sie jemals zum Dirigieren kommen. Schlagtechnik für Chorleiter beginnt mit den Grundlagen und verbindet die Theorie mit praktischen Übungen.Auch für diejenigen, die schon länger vor einem Chor stehen ist es ein inspirierendes und lehrreiches Buch. Die sorgfältig gestalteten
... Read more
Quick Reference for Band Directors Who Teach Orchestra

by Ronald E. Kearns ...

Series series National Association for Music Education
The book is intended to help new and veteran band directors develop an orchestra in their school. It outlines step by step what needs to be done before the teacher meets students, preparing for the first rehearsal and first performance, developing syllabi, handbooks and lesson plans as well as maintaining and growing a viable string program. There is a chapter devoted to using technology in the ... Read more

$25.37 USD

The book is intended to help new and veteran band directors develop an orchestra in their school. It outlines step by step what needs to be done before the teacher meets students, preparing for the first rehearsal and first performance, developing syllabi, handbooks and lesson plans as well as maintaining and growing a viable string program. There is a chapter devoted to using technology in the
... Read more
Amadis of Gaul, an opera

by Nicola Francesco Haym ...

Scopri il mondo incantato di "Amadis of Gaul", dove l'eroismo incontra la magia!In un regno lontano, tra cavalieri valorosi e incantesimi misteriosi, si dipana la straordinaria avventura di Amadis, un giovane cavaliere destinato a grandi imprese. Tra amori impossibili e battaglie epiche, Amadis deve affrontare sfide che metteranno alla prova il suo coraggio e la sua lealtà.Un'opera unica che ... Read more

$19.99 USD

Scopri il mondo incantato di "Amadis of Gaul", dove l'eroismo incontra la magia!In un regno lontano, tra cavalieri valorosi e incantesimi misteriosi, si dipana la straordinaria avventura di Amadis, un giovane cavaliere destinato a grandi imprese. Tra amori impossibili e battaglie epiche, Amadis deve affrontare sfide che metteranno alla prova il suo coraggio e la sua lealtà.Un'opera unica che
... Read more
Building an Award-Winning Guitar Program

A Guide for Music Educators

by Bill Swick ...

Building an Award-Winning Guitar Program is a practical guide to assist secondary and post-secondary music educators with the tasks involved in establishing a successful music program. With the rising interest in guitar, Mariachi, rock band, handbells, bluegrass, music technology, and so on, more and more music educators are being asked to teach innovative music classes. Author Bill Swick has ... Read more

$25.10 USD

Building an Award-Winning Guitar Program is a practical guide to assist secondary and post-secondary music educators with the tasks involved in establishing a successful music program. With the rising interest in guitar, Mariachi, rock band, handbells, bluegrass, music technology, and so on, more and more music educators are being asked to teach innovative music classes. Author Bill Swick has
... Read more
Inzingen met vierstemmige sequensen

by Tijs Krammer ...

Meerstemmig inzingen werkt: het scherpt de intonatie en vergroot het vermogen op elkaar af te stemmen. Maar er zit een addertje onder het gras. Zodra zangers een oefening goed kennen, verdwijnt de noodzaak om alert te zijn. En dan ondergraaft routine de intentie van het inzingen.Tijs Krammer biedt uitkomst met zijn sequensen. In deze bundel introduceert hij een volledig nieuwe reeks inzingers - ... Read more

$10.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Meerstemmig inzingen werkt: het scherpt de intonatie en vergroot het vermogen op elkaar af te stemmen. Maar er zit een addertje onder het gras. Zodra zangers een oefening goed kennen, verdwijnt de noodzaak om alert te zijn. En dan ondergraaft routine de intentie van het inzingen.Tijs Krammer biedt uitkomst met zijn sequensen. In deze bundel introduceert hij een volledig nieuwe reeks inzingers -
... Read more
Choir Training with Colin Mawby

by Colin Mawby, Beverley Courtney ...

Choir Training with Colin Mawby is a treasure trove of practical advice and inspiring stories for anyone involved in running choirs, particularly in a church setting. Drawing from his vast experience leading renowned cathedrals, professional ensembles, and humble parish choirs, Mawby generously shares his wisdom on all aspects of choral music. From choosing repertoire and running effective ... Read more

$16.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Choir Training with Colin Mawby is a treasure trove of practical advice and inspiring stories for anyone involved in running choirs, particularly in a church setting. Drawing from his vast experience leading renowned cathedrals, professional ensembles, and humble parish choirs, Mawby generously shares his wisdom on all aspects of choral music. From choosing repertoire and running effective
... Read more
The Modern Composer and His World

Edited by John Beckwith, Udo Kasemets ...

Series series Heritage
Proceedings of the International Conference of Composers attended by SCEG at the Stratford Festival, Stratford, Ontario in August 1960. ... Read more

$20.06 USD

Proceedings of the International Conference of Composers attended by SCEG at the Stratford Festival, Stratford, Ontario in August 1960.
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Rehearsing the Band, Volume 3

Edited by John Zarco ...

(Meredith Music Resource). Directors included in this publication represent the very "best of the best" with years of experience conducting and teaching. They freely share their ideas, techniques, and philosophies that are sure to enrich anyone who reads this book. Includes chapters by Harvey Benstein, Richard Clary, Steve Davis, Rodney Dorsey, Amanda Drinkwater, Patrick Dunnigan, Richard Floyd, ... Read more

$12.95 USD

(Meredith Music Resource). Directors included in this publication represent the very "best of the best" with years of experience conducting and teaching. They freely share their ideas, techniques, and philosophies that are sure to enrich anyone who reads this book. Includes chapters by Harvey Benstein, Richard Clary, Steve Davis, Rodney Dorsey, Amanda Drinkwater, Patrick Dunnigan, Richard Floyd,
... Read more

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