Composers on Composing for Band

Composers on Composing for Band
ISBN-10
1579997392
ISBN-13
9781579997397
Category
Band music
Pages
574
Language
English
Published
2002
Publisher
GIA Publications
Authors
Kimberly K. Archer, Johan de Meij, Travis J. Cross

Description

Each composer addresses the following topics: Biographical information, The creative process ... how a composer works, Orchestration, Views from the composer to the conductor, Commissioning new works, The teaching of composition, Influential individuals, Ten works all band conductors at all levels should study, Ten composers whose music speaks in especially meaningful ways, The future of the wind band, Other facets of everyday life, Comprehensive list of works for band.

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