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Musicianship: Composing In Band & Orchestra - Randles/Stringham - Book
Editors: Clint Randles and David Stringham
Musicianship: Composing in Band and Orchestra is a pioneering and practical answer to one of the great music education mysteries: how to effectively bring music composition to the band and orchestra room at all levels, as mandated by the National Standards.
Written by more than 35 nationally recognized teachers and composers, this book is truly a landmark music education publication.
Part 1 provides an introduction to the value of composition in instrumental instruction, from elementary through college level, including chapters on:
Part 2 bridges theory and practice, with chapters devoted to creating a culture of creativity, preparing students, implementing technology, and involving the entire ensemble.
Finally, Part 3 features a diverse range of lesson plans by 25 teachers and composers, presenting imaginative and pedagogically sound approaches and projects for all levels of skill for grades K12. Eminently practical and user-friendly, these plans will assist teachers who seek to enrich their students understanding of music. Students will acquire tools for developing their ability to use composing as a route to creative expression.
Musicianship: Composing in Band and Orchestra offers an ideal combination of theory and practice, an essential resource for any school band or orchestra conductor.
Additional contributors: Nancy S. Beitler, Julie Bounds, Jillian Bracken, Daniel Brame, Harry Bulow, Michael Colgrass, Rick Dammers, Sharon G. Davis, Rob Deemer, Stephen Dembski, Sheena Dhamsania, David Dzubay, Gary Fagan, Robin Gielbelhausen, Michelle Hamilton, Maud Hickey, Rick Hirsch, Michael Hopkins, Alex Lubet, Roger Mantie, Jennifer McDonel, Patricia Riley, Edward Schoendorff, Matthew Schoendorff, Emily Schwartz, Baljinder, Singh Sekhon, II, Alex Shapiro, Paul Siskind, Sandra L. Stauffer, Mark Sullivan, Linda Thornton, Scott Watson, Richard S. Webb, Gregory Whitmore, Betty Anne Younker
Musicianship: Composing in Band and Orchestra is a pioneering and practical answer to one of the great music education mysteries: how to effectively bring music composition to the band and orchestra room at all levels, as mandated by the National Standards.
Written by more than 35 nationally recognized teachers and composers, this book is truly a landmark music education publication.
Part 1 provides an introduction to the value of composition in instrumental instruction, from elementary through college level, including chapters on:
- getting started with composition
- assessing a composition
- generating a piece with narrative
Part 2 bridges theory and practice, with chapters devoted to creating a culture of creativity, preparing students, implementing technology, and involving the entire ensemble.
Finally, Part 3 features a diverse range of lesson plans by 25 teachers and composers, presenting imaginative and pedagogically sound approaches and projects for all levels of skill for grades K12. Eminently practical and user-friendly, these plans will assist teachers who seek to enrich their students understanding of music. Students will acquire tools for developing their ability to use composing as a route to creative expression.
Musicianship: Composing in Band and Orchestra offers an ideal combination of theory and practice, an essential resource for any school band or orchestra conductor.
Additional contributors: Nancy S. Beitler, Julie Bounds, Jillian Bracken, Daniel Brame, Harry Bulow, Michael Colgrass, Rick Dammers, Sharon G. Davis, Rob Deemer, Stephen Dembski, Sheena Dhamsania, David Dzubay, Gary Fagan, Robin Gielbelhausen, Michelle Hamilton, Maud Hickey, Rick Hirsch, Michael Hopkins, Alex Lubet, Roger Mantie, Jennifer McDonel, Patricia Riley, Edward Schoendorff, Matthew Schoendorff, Emily Schwartz, Baljinder, Singh Sekhon, II, Alex Shapiro, Paul Siskind, Sandra L. Stauffer, Mark Sullivan, Linda Thornton, Scott Watson, Richard S. Webb, Gregory Whitmore, Betty Anne Younker
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