The Musicians Guide To Symphonic Music
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| Author | : Ethan Mordden |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press, USA |
| Total Pages | : 588 |
| Release | : 1986 |
| Genre | : Music appreciation |
| ISBN | : 0195040414 |
This authoritative guide gives the non-musician the fundamentals of orchestral music. It begins with a general introduction to the symphony and various musical styles and then describes, chronologically, over seven hundred pieces--from Vivaldi to twentieth-century composers. Mordden also includes a glossary of musical terms and other useful aids for the music lover.
| Author | : Genevieve Helsby |
| Publisher | : Sourcebooks, Inc. |
| Total Pages | : 178 |
| Release | : 2007 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
| ISBN | : 1402208251 |
"Your guide to the orchestra through sounds and stories." front cover.
| Author | : Richard Davis |
| Publisher | : Giles de La Mare |
| Total Pages | : 252 |
| Release | : 2004 |
| Genre | : Education |
| ISBN | : |
A guide for professional musicians on how to succeed in joining an orchestra or ensemble, and how to survive as an orchestral musician during their career.
| Author | : Corey Field |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 732 |
| Release | : 1997 |
| Genre | : Music |
| ISBN | : |
A collection of essays originally printed as introductions to the orchestral scores published by Ernst Eulenburg Ltd., London.
| Author | : DK |
| Publisher | : Penguin |
| Total Pages | : 354 |
| Release | : 2020-08-11 |
| Genre | : Music |
| ISBN | : 0744033470 |
What makes Mozart's music so great? Why does a minor chord sound sad and a major chord sound happy? What's the difference between opera and operetta? From Bach to Bernstein, this definitive guide offers a complete survey of the history of classical music. Whether you already love classical music or you're just beginning to explore it, The Complete Classical Music Guide invites you to discover the spirituality of Byrd's masses, the awesome power of Handel's Messiah, and the wonders of Wagner's operas, as well as hundreds of more composers and their masterpieces. This guide takes you on a journey through more than 1,000 years, charting the evolution of musical instruments, styles, and genres. Biographies of major and lesser-known composers offer rich insights into their music and the historical and cultural contexts that influenced their genius. The book explores the features that defined each musical era - from the ornate brilliance of the Baroque, through the drama of Romantic music, to contemporary genres such as minimalism and electronic music. Timelines, quotes, and color photographs give a voice to this music and the exceptionally gifted individuals who created it.
| Author | : Jane Piper Clendinning |
| Publisher | : W. W. Norton & Company |
| Total Pages | : 16 |
| Release | : 2016-06-01 |
| Genre | : Music |
| ISBN | : 0393600483 |
The Musician’s Guide to Theory and Analysis is a complete package of theory and aural skills resources that covers every topic commonly taught in the undergraduate sequence. The package can be mixed and matched for every classroom, and with Norton’s new Know It? Show It! online pedagogy, students can watch video tutorials as they read the text, access formative online quizzes, and tackle workbook assignments in print or online. In its third edition, The Musician’s Guide retains the same student-friendly prose and emphasis on real music that has made it popular with professors and students alike.
| Author | : Jan Swafford |
| Publisher | : Vintage |
| Total Pages | : 626 |
| Release | : 1992-12-15 |
| Genre | : Music |
| ISBN | : 0679728058 |
The most readable and comprehensive guide to enjoying over five hundred years of classical music -- from Gregorian chants, Johann Sebastian Bach, and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart to Johannes Brahms, Igor Stravinsky, John Cage, and beyond. The Vintage Guide to Classical Music is a lively -- and opinionated -- musical history and an insider's key to the personalities, epochs, and genres of the Western classical tradition. Among its features: -- chronologically arranged essays on nearly 100 composers, from Guillaume de Machaut (ca. 1300-1377) to Aaron Copland (1900-1990), that combine biography with detailed analyses of the major works while assessing their role in the social, cultural, and political climate of their times; -- informative sidebars that clarify broader topics such as melody, polyphony, atonality, and the impact of the early-music movement; -- a glossary of musical terms, from a cappella to woodwinds; -- a step-by-step guide to building a great classical music library. Written with wit and a clarity that both musical experts and beginners can appreciate, The Vintage Guide to Classical Music is an invaluable source-book for music lovers everywhere.
| Author | : David Wallace |
| Publisher | : McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages |
| Total Pages | : 144 |
| Release | : 2008 |
| Genre | : Music |
| ISBN | : |
Connect with and captivate concert audiences as never before with Reaching Out, the groundbreaking new guide to audience engagement and interactive performance for musicians. Author David Wallace shares the techniques he has taught at The Juilliard School and used with orchestras and conservatories around the world for reaching out to any audience regardless of demographics and musical expertise and enriching their concert experience through interaction. Featuring real-life examples, concert transcripts, and an Interactive Concert Checklist, this text gives performing musicians the tools they need to put these techniques to practice and design programs that give their audiences a deeper experience and appreciation of music.
| Author | : DK |
| Publisher | : Penguin |
| Total Pages | : 713 |
| Release | : 2018-12-04 |
| Genre | : Music |
| ISBN | : 1465483160 |
Learn about the world’s greatest classical compositions and musical traditions in The Classical Music Book. Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Classic Music in this overview guide to the subject, great for novices looking to find out more and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Classical Music Book brings a fresh and vibrant take on the topic through eye-catching graphics and diagrams to immerse yourself in. This captivating book will broaden your understanding of Classical Music, with: - More than 90 pieces of world-famous music - Packed with facts, charts, timelines and graphs to help explain core concepts - A visual approach to big subjects with striking illustrations and graphics throughout - Easy to follow text makes topics accessible for people at any level of understanding The Classical Music Book is a captivating introduction to music theory, crucial composers and the impact of seminal pieces, aimed at adults with an interest in the subject and students wanting to gain more of an overview. Here you’ll discover more than 90 works by famous composers from the early period to the modern day, through exciting text and bold graphics. Your Classical Music Questions, Simply Explained From Mozart to Mendelssohn, this fresh new guide goes beyond your typical music books, offering a comprehensive overview to classical music history and biography. If you thought it was difficult to learn about music theory, The Classical Music Book presents key information in an easy to follow layout. Explore the main ideas underpinning the world’s greatest compositions and musical traditions, and define their importance to the musical canon and into their wider social, cultural, and historical context. The Big Ideas Series With millions of copies sold worldwide, The Classical Music Book is part of the award-winning Big Ideas series from DK. The series uses striking graphics along with engaging writing, making big topics easy to understand.
| Author | : Ellen Highstein |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 224 |
| Release | : 1991 |
| Genre | : Education |
| ISBN | : |
THE CLASSICAL PERFORMER is a unique, straight-forward account of how emerging artists can develop & maintain careers in the classical music field. Through specific examples, supported by comprehensive resource sections following each chapter, this book explores issues rarely covered in the traditional music curriculum, including networking, public relations, management & self-management & stage techniques. Copies are available from CAG Publications, 850 Seventh Avenue, Suite 1205, New York, NY 10019.
