The Contemporary Arranger

The Contemporary Arranger
Author: Don Sebesky
Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing
Total Pages: 256
Release: 1975
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9780882840321

An authoritative, easy-to-understand text covering all aspects of arranging. This beautifully bound edition contains a compact disc with examples performed by jazz greats such as George Benson, Freddie Hubbard, Hubert Laws and Don Sebesky's complete orchestra. The comb binding creates a lay-flat book that is perfect for study and performance.

The Complete Arranger

The Complete Arranger
Author: Sammy Nestico
Publisher:
Total Pages: 422
Release: 2015-02-05
Genre:
ISBN: 9781502745118

A reference guide and how-to book that no serious student of arranging should ever be without - comprehensive, practical and versatile. 2 CD's containing 100 tracks demonstrate solo and ensemble instrumental colors, textures and styles. The presentation is thorough and logical - basics first, specific components next, then advanced techniques for putting it all together. Includes chapters on special purpose instruments, making MIDI work for you, and the symphonic band. 430-page book and 2 CDs available for download.

The Professional Arranger Composer

The Professional Arranger Composer
Author: Russell Garcia
Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing
Total Pages: 176
Release: 1954
Genre: Arrangement (Music)
ISBN:

Designed for the musician who wants to become a professional arranger-composer. Includes a section of dance band harmony and voicing.

Composing and Arranging for the Contemporary Big Band

Composing and Arranging for the Contemporary Big Band
Author: Bill Dobbins
Publisher: Alfred Music
Total Pages: 294
Release: 2015-01-14
Genre: Arrangement (Music)
ISBN: 9783954810192

Dobbins uses a selection of his own works and arrangements of works by Peter Erskine to discuss principles of writing for big band. Complete scores are presented with running commentary. The CD contains recordings of the music in the book. With an introduction and appendix.

Basic Contrapuntal Techniques

Basic Contrapuntal Techniques
Author: H. Owen Reed
Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing
Total Pages: 212
Release: 2003
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9780757916663

A revision of the classic 1964 edition exploring counterpoint techniques beyond the stylistic base of the baroque tradition. This practical 194-page book contains a glossary of terms, a bibliography for further study, and a subject index. There is also an index of musical examples, and the included CDs contain recordings of musical examples from the text. Includes perforated exercise pages for students.

12 Contemporary Jazz Etudes

12 Contemporary Jazz Etudes
Author:
Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing
Total Pages: 52
Release: 2004-12
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9780757936562

12 Contemporary Jazz Etudes is written by the world-renowned jazz composer, arranger, saxophonist, bandleader, educator, and member of the Yellowjackets, Bob Mintzer. Designed for the medium to advanced difficulty level, this book includes: 12 jazz etudes composed by Bob Mintzer in a variety of jazz styles, tempos, and time signatures; performance notes/tips for each etude to assist in interpretation and improvisation; play-along recording with a stellar rhythm section; and an opportunity to study and learn these skills: melodic composition, improvisation, sight reading, motivic development, call-and-response, and jazz concept. All books are compatible and written so they can be performed together.

12 Contemporary Jazz Etudes

12 Contemporary Jazz Etudes
Author: Bob Mintzer
Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing
Total Pages: 52
Release: 2004-12
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9780757936555

12 Contemporary Jazz Etudes is written by the world-renowned jazz composer, arranger, saxophonist, bandleader, educator, and member of the Yellowjackets, Bob Mintzer. Designed for the medium to advanced difficulty level, this book includes: 12 jazz etudes composed by Bob Mintzer in a variety of jazz styles, tempos, and time signatures; performance notes/tips for each etude to assist in interpretation and improvisation; play-along CD with a stellar rhythm section; and an opportunity to study and learn these skills: melodic composition, improvisation, sight reading, motivic development, call-and-response, and jazz concept. All books are compatible and written so they can be performed together.

Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Play Along

Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Play Along
Author: Gordon Goodwin
Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing
Total Pages: 72
Release: 2006
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9780739039663

Titles are: Swingin' for the Fences * La Almeja Pequena * Hunting Wabbits * Whodunnit? * Count Bubbas Revenge * Get in Line * Horn of Puente * The Jazz Police * High Maintenance * Cut 'n Run.

The music of Bob Mintzer

The music of Bob Mintzer
Author: Bob Mintzer
Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing
Total Pages: 92
Release: 2000-12
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9780757902444

The Music of Bob Mintzer is a must-have for any saxophonist interested in composition and improvisation. This book features excerpts of Bob's transcribed solo recordings, instrumental examples/demonstrations, a discography and biography, and discussions of topics such as blues/rhythm changes, playing in time, Latin considerations, harmonic tension, use of space and pacing your solos, soloing with drums, motive development, and compositional process with piano. Titles include: A Walk in the Park * Acha * Elvin's Mambo * Spectrum * El Caboroheno * Runferyerlife and more!

Inside the Score

Inside the Score
Author: Rayburn Wright
Publisher:
Total Pages: 191
Release: 2006
Genre: Arrangement (Music)
ISBN: