A source of information which will provide a basic world-wide inventory and a means of orientation with regard to organ music of the past and present, from 1150 to 2000. DetailsPublisher: SchottMedium: HardcoverPages: 1062Length: 9.75 in.Width: 7.25...

The book aims to be a guide through the little universe which is the working place of the man who writes music. As such it talks predominantly to the layman,although the expert composer may also find some stimulation in it... From the center of...

A collection of music, accompaniments, poems, dances, essays and teaching suggestions contributed by teachers from across Canada. Edited by Lois Birkenshaw-Flemming. 'The “Tips for Teachers” chapter is particularly attractive! ... the...

Not only does Malte Burba rank among the most interesting and versatile brass players of our time, he is also considered to be one of the best brass teachers worldwide. Many of his students play in leading orchestras or teach at major...

Tom van der Geld's Eartraining is encyclopedic in its coverage from A to Z of the basics of jazz theory; it is systematic to such a degree that a student can work by him or herself with the book alone; it can be used as an excellent text with...

Elemantaria is a fundamental and practical handbook to Orff-Schulwerk . The author gives suggestions and examples without insisting dogmatically on one exclusive method. She offers well-tried solutions without excluding other possibilities and...

Originally published in the 1940s, Paul Hindemith's remakable textbooks are still the outstanding works of their kind. In contrast to many musical textbooks written by academic musicians, these were produced by a man who could play every instrument...

There are many who believe that the enigmatic Sixth Symphony reveals Mahler's humanity more fully than any of his other compositions. Yet at the same time it is an unyielding, granite-like work of immense proportions. It took Mahler two summers to...

Imported from Germany's leading music print publisher, this high-quality hardcover book gives readers a rare glimpse into the world of German ballet and a production destined to make dance history. Nureyev used to call The Sleeping Beauty the...

This is an adaption of “Musica Viva 2 • Expression rhythmique” (first published in French) and focuses on the element of rhythm within the pedagogical framework of the Active Method, based on the principles of Carl Orff. Preface:...

These excellent essays on symphonic music were originally printed as introductions to the orchestral scores published by Ernst Eulenburg Ltd., London. Collected in 'The Musicians Guide to Symphonic Music' this treasury of musical knowledge is now...

Teacher and performer Doug Goodkin presents an overview of the dynamic approach to music education known as Orff Schulwerk. In this comprehensive look at the many facets of this timeless practice, the author hopes to re-imagine its import in the...

This volume includes Four Fables by Karim Al-Zand for flute, clarinet and piano; Quatre Apercus by Gregory Mertl for mezzo-soprano, clarinet, and piano; and Sometimes the City Is Silent by Janice Misurell-Mitchell for solo flute. DetailsPublisher:...

This volume includes 88 Keys by Carl Schroeder for solo piano; Thus, Consider This by Matthew Tommasini for chamber choir and piano; The Moon-Dance by Mark Winges for SSA chorus; and 5 Etudes by Mischa Zupko for solo piano. DetailsPublisher:...

Anyone who can pick up a pencil can draw. Anyone who can sing or play an instrument can compose. “The Composer's Handbook” is a step-by-step guide to the composition of melody, harmony, form and texture and covers styles and techniques...