The Novels of Anita Desai

The Novels of Anita Desai
Author: Manmohan Krishna Bhatnagar
Publisher: Atlantic Publishers & Dist
Total Pages: 296
Release: 2000
Genre:
ISBN: 9788171568994

Anita Desai S Work Represents A Unique Blending Of The Indian And The Western. Her Novels Catch The Bewilderment Of The Individual Psyche Confronted With The Overbearing Socio-Cultural Environment And The Ever-Beckoning Modern Promise Of Self-Gratification And Self-Fulfilment. In The Face Of This Dual Onslaught, Her Protagonists, Male Or Female Maya, Sita, Monisha And Amla; Sarah, Nanda And Raka; Bim And Tara; Devan, Baumgartner Are Seen Poised Rentalizingly At Different Junctures Of The Philosophic Spectrum.Applying Sociological, Psychoanalytic, Structural And Other Approaches Of Formal Textual Analysis, The Essays In The Present Anthology Take A Fresh Look At Established Works, Revealing Aspects Of Study Hitherto Unexplored, Offer Critically Insightful Probes Into Individual Novels And Explore The Deployment Of Images, Symbols And Other Poetic Devices, Besides Diverse Narrative Strategies.An Indispensable Source-Book For Students, Researchers And Teachers Of Indian English And Commonwealth Literature In General And Fiction And Anita Desai In Particular.An Insightful Companion For Research In Sociology And Women-Studies.

The Accompanist

The Accompanist
Author: Nina Berberova
Publisher: New Directions Publishing
Total Pages: 100
Release: 2003
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9780811215343

Doomed to living in her mentor's shadow, Sonechka, a talented but mousy young pianist employed by a beautiful soprano and her devoted, bourgeois husband, secretly schemes to expose infidelities.

The Singer's Companion

The Singer's Companion
Author: Sharon L. Stohrer
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 136
Release: 2014-06-03
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1317958160

"The Singer’s Companion" provides both beginning and advanced students of singing with a basic, reliable, and readable introduction to the many issues focusing on training and maintaining a healthy voice. It covers all the fundamental issues faced by vocalists in all styles of music, including how to find a good teacher, work with a score, audition, and perform. Stohrer has written an essential text for students of singing, offering up-to-date, accurate, and accessible information that will be invaluable to singers and their teachers.

So, You're the New Musical Director!

So, You're the New Musical Director!
Author: James Laster
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Total Pages: 172
Release: 2002-07-16
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 0585385270

So, You're the New Musical Director! is aimed at the person who has music training but little or no experience with musical theatre, the high school choral director with a degree in music education, or the actor participating in community theatre productions. It details the duties involved in directing a broadway musical, including overseeing singer and orchestra rehearsals and conducting the musical itself. The chapters follow the actual progression of a musical from a discussion of the production team's responsibilities to the final bow. Filled with photos, illustrations, and examples, So, You're the New Musical Director! is a comprehensive guide that no one involved in musical theatre should be without.

Music Ministry

Music Ministry
Author: Donald Clark Measels
Publisher: Smyth & Helwys Publishing, Inc.
Total Pages: 320
Release: 2004
Genre: Ministers of music
ISBN: 9781573124140

This work is an introduction to church music administration that provides insight into the responsibilities and demands placed on the person who heads the music program of a church. The chapters are written by various experts in their fields and address the topics of weekly worship planning, choir rehearsal preparation, recruitment, church staff relationships, financial management, working with children and youth choirs, and leading orchestras and handbell choirs. This addition to the Smyth & Helwys Help! series is a must-have for those just beginning a church music ministry or for seasoned professionals looking to improve the administration of their music programs.

Before the Singing

Before the Singing
Author: Barbara Tagg
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 295
Release: 2013-04-25
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0199920702

Written for the collaborative community that supports children's choirs in school, church, and community contexts, Before the Singing is appropriate for artistic directors, conductors, music educators, board members, volunteers, administrators, staff, and university students studying music education or nonprofit arts management.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Singing

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Singing
Author: Phyllis Fulford
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 276
Release: 2003
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781592570867

The human voice is the most popular musical instrument, and vocal singing is like any other musical endeavour- it takes discipline, practice (and some talent) to do it well. CIG to Singingoffers readers an easy-to-use guide to the process of becoming a singer. Readers will learn how to find their ideal singing range, how to improve their basic technique, how to stand and breathe properly, how to sing in different musical styles, and the book is filled with numerous illustrations, musical examples and singing exercises. An audio CD includes examples of different techniques and accompaniments for the exercises, letting the reader hear the way they're supposed to sound and practice along. The book also contains a glossary of terms, singer's pronunciation reference, vocal problems troubleshooting guide, and a list of resources.

The Art of Ballet Accompaniment

The Art of Ballet Accompaniment
Author: Gerald R. Lishka
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Total Pages: 214
Release: 2022-11
Genre: Music
ISBN: 0253063353

The Art of Ballet Accompaniment: A Comprehensive Guide addresses every imaginable topic and challenge that a ballet accompanist—whether a novice or a more experienced practitioner—might encounter. More than just a facile anthology of accessible music, this inclusive guide details all aspects of playing for ballet, including a complete manual for editing piano literature to accompany ballet technique classes. Author Gerald R. Lishka encourages ballet accompanists to be imaginative, creative, independent artists who can also communicate effectively with dance instructors. In addition, he clarifies the necessary balance between the use of existing musical scores and the art of improvisation. Featuring a new foreword by Kyra Nichols, an expanded section on Lishka's personal philosophy, an updated section on barre from Alison Hennessey, and over 100 music examples, The Art of Ballet Accompaniment offers invaluable advice for all levels of pianists and accompanists.

The Choral Challenge

The Choral Challenge
Author: Michael Kemp
Publisher: GIA Publications
Total Pages: 318
Release: 2009
Genre: Choral conducting
ISBN: 9781579997038