Conductors and Composers of Popular Orchestral Music: A Biographical and Discographical Sourcebook

Conductors and Composers of Popular Orchestral Music: A Biographical and Discographical Sourcebook Review

Worldwide in scope and covering the second half of the 20th century, this work provides biographies and discographies of some 500 conductors and composers in many aspects of light and popular orchestral music, including film, show, theatre, and mood music. This is the first time the lives and recordings of such artists as Kostelanetz, Faith, Gould, as well as the orchestral recordings of such great popular composers as Gershwin, Kern, Porter, Rodgers, Berlin, and Coward, have been adequately documented and consolidated in an encyclopedic fashion. Almost 5,000 records and CDs are listed. Of interest to scholars, students, disc jockeys, record and CD collectors, film music buffs, and mood and production music enthusiasts.

Popular orchestral music has been a neglected and often erroneously perceived and misunderstood genre in the 20th century. It has certainly not received the attention that it deserves and seems to be viewed as a Cinderella in relation to classical music and jazz. The genre, especially in the last 50 years, has been graced by exceptionally fine and highly esteemed conductors and arrangers, and also by a large number of highly regarded composers.

Forty Years of Steel: An Annotated Discography of Steel Band and Pan Recordings, 1951-1991 (Discographies)

Forty Years of Steel: An Annotated Discography of Steel Band and Pan Recordings, 1951-1991 (Discographies) Review

The first book of its kind, this discography covers the history of steel band and pan music on recordings from their beginnings. In more than 775 entries, it comprises all known recordings on phonograph records, cassettes, and compact disks in which one or more steel pans is featured or used in an accompanying role. This includes steel bands of any size and configuration, pan soloists, and small ensembles in a variety of settings. For each entry, information is provided on the location of the recording session/studio, release date, record company catalog number, and complete contents. Indexes facilitate access to artists, arrangers/conductors/musical directors, record titles, years of release, and compositions; and appendices provide additional information on record manufacturers and distributors, calypsonians, and sources. A reference bibliography completes the work. The creation, teaching, and performance of most of othe pan music of the past belongs to an oral tradition. There is therefore little written preservation of this work and audio recordings often provide the only documentation of the art of many gifted composers, arrangers, performers, and tuners. These recordings constitute a primary source of information regarding past performance practices, evolving playing styles and techniques, and pan tuning innovations. While serving as a guide for locating these recordings, this discography also will function as a research tool to aid researchers into many other aspects of the steel pan movement. As such, it will be a valuable resource for scholars, performing artists, educators, instrument builders, composers, arrangers, and enthusiasts.

The Cleveland Orchestra Story: "Second to None"

The Cleveland Orchestra Story: "Second to None" Review

They are, simply, the best at what they do.

The Cleveland Orchestra is one of the three greatest orchestras in the world--by the near-unanimous acclaim of audiences, critics, and musicians around the globe. What's more, they achieved this extraordinary success in a small Midwestern city, far from the traditional cultural centers of Europe and the U.S. east and west coasts. And they've stayed at the very top now for almost four decades.

This book tells how the Cleveland Orchestra rose amid the gritty surroundings of Big Industry to become a titan in the world of Big Art.

It's a story of indomitable founders like iron-willed impresario Adella Prentiss Hughes (the first woman to manage a symphony orchestra) and shrewd, wealthy patrons like industrialist John L. Severance. Of dedicated musicians and driven conductors--like colorful Artur Rodzinski (who packed a loaded pistol during every performance) and authoritarian genius George Szell, who drilled into his orchestra the awesome precision for which it is still renowned (and who even told his players how to dress and the cleaning ladies at Severance Hall what brand of toilet paper to stock).

It's also a story of many battles, for the orchestra has fought relentlessly to maintain its reputation for near-perfect performance.

How these musicians and maestros, managers and patrons rose repeatedly to meet the challenges--and in doing so set a standard for excellence rarely matched by any other arts organization--is the story of a true virtuoso performance.

In this book, the first about the Cleveland Orchestra in 30 years, and the first-ever independently published history of the subject, Donald Rosenberg recounts a complex, sweeping success story in very human terms, with a feel for its true drama and an eye for its telling details.

Swan Lake, Ballet in Four Acts, Op. 20 - Study Score

Swan Lake, Ballet in Four Acts, Op. 20 - Study Score Review

Newly edited and engraved study score for the original 1877 version of Tchaikovsky's first ballet masterpiece. Includes Preface, Synopsis, and Cast of Characters. This is the complete orchestral score, not a piano reduction, based upon the composer's autograph, the first edition issued by P. Jurgenson, and the score from Tchaikovsky's complete works. Swan Lake, Tchaikovsky's first venture into ballet, was only moderately successful in its first production at Moscow's Bolshoi Theatre. Choreographer Julius Reissinger's dances were not well received, and those of his successor Joseph Peter Hansen fared no better. The ballet was propelled into the permanent repertoire only after a brilliant revival mounted by Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov in St. Petersburg more than a year after Tchaikovsky's death from cholera. A new, reasonably priced study score that will be invaluable to students, conductors, music lovers and ballet aficionados everywhere.

Soul Hits - Flute Play-Along Pack (Instrumental Folio) (Play Along (Hal Leonard))

Soul Hits - Flute Play-Along Pack (Instrumental Folio) (Play Along (Hal Leonard)) Review

Soul Hits - Flute Play-Along Pack (Instrumental Folio) (Play Along (Hal Leonard)) Feature

• 20 Pages
• Includes 10 Songs
• Composer: Various
• Softcover with CD
• Dimensions - Length 12 in x Width 9 in

10 groovin' songs complete with great full-band play-along tracks on CD. Songs include: I Got You (I Feel Good) * I Heard It Through the Grapevine * I Say a Little Prayer * In the Midnight Hour * (Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay * Stand by Me * and more.

Now Go Home and Practice Book 1 Oboe: Interactive Band Method for Students, Teachers & Parents

Now Go Home and Practice Book 1 Oboe: Interactive Band Method for Students, Teachers & Parents Review

An interactive band method for students, teachers and parents. By Jim Probasco, David Grable, Dan Meeks ... arranged by James Swearingen. Promotes Parental Involvement...each page features PARENT POINTERS - helpful hints written by Jim Probasco (author of several "Parent's Guides" / Band Method / Oboe

Now Go Home and Practice Book 1 Trumpet Cornet: Interactive Band Method for Students, Teachers & Parents

Now Go Home and Practice Book 1 Trumpet Cornet: Interactive Band Method for Students, Teachers & Parents Review

An interactive band method for students, teachers and parents. By Jim Probasco, David Grable, Dan Meeks ... arranged by James Swearingen. Promotes Parental Involvement...each page features PARENT POINTERS - helpful hints written by Jim Probasco (author of several "Parent's Guides" / Band Method / Trumpet

Mercy, Mercy, Mercy for String Orchestra, Piano and Drumset

Mercy, Mercy, Mercy for String Orchestra, Piano and Drumset Review

This truly FUNKY arrangement could not be a more fitting tribute to Josef Zawinul. Improvisational opportunities for all (suggested solos written out in parts) with piano accompaniment and drum set included for support. If your orchestra loves funky jazz, this one is for you! / String Orchestra / String Orchestra, Piano, Drum Set, Conductor's Score

Teaching Band and Orchestra: Methods and Materials

Teaching Band and Orchestra: Methods and Materials Review

This book covers every critical area in the professional life of band and orchestra teachers working at the primary and secondary levels. Topics explored include recruiting and retention, creating lesson plans, assessment, curriculum development, selecting literature, running effective rehearsals, and organising concerts. Also addressed are the administrative realities of being a music teacher, from the job search to fundraising. A plethora of forms, sample letters, charts, and lists of suggested literature round out this resource-packed text.

Now Go Home and Practice Book 1 Tuba: Interactive Band Method for Students, Teachers & Parents

Now Go Home and Practice Book 1 Tuba: Interactive Band Method for Students, Teachers & Parents Review

An interactive band method for students, teachers and parents. By Jim Probasco, David Grable, Dan Meeks ... arranged by James Swearingen. Promotes Parental Involvement...each page features PARENT POINTERS - helpful hints written by Jim Probasco (author of several "Parent's Guides" / Band Method / Tuba