Teaching Music through Performance in Band - Volume 4
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- Pages: 992
By Larry Blocher , Eugene Migliaro Corporon , Ray Cramer, Tim Lautzenheiser , Edward S. Lisk , and Richard Miles. Compiled and edited by Richard Miles.
At a staggering 992 pages - Volume 4 of the best-selling Teaching Music through Performance in Band series is full of band literature analysis and indispensable insights into some of the Major issues facing band directors today. with this book, conductors will have the tools they need to move students beyond the printed page toward musical awareness and understanding.
Chapters—written by a team of nationally recognized band directors and teachers—include "Teaching for Moments That Matter" by Larry R. Blocher, "Making a Difference with Your Dash" by Ray E. Cramer, "Beyond the Page: Natural Laws of Musical Expression" by Edward S. Lisk, "Music's Hidden Message" by Eugene Migliaro Corporon, "Strategies for Teaching Music in the Rehearsal" by Richard Miles, and "The Selection and Development of Effective Student Leaders" by Tim Lautzenheiser.
Central to this book are more than 840 pages analyzing 100 of the most significant works for band ever composed—Grades 2 through 6. As with every volume in this series, each Teacher Resource Guide includes information about the composer, the composition, historical background, technical requirements, stylistic considerations, important musical elements, and suggested references. Extensive indexes, including title and publisher indexes for all four volumes, round out this extraordinary work.
Teaching Music through Performance in Band - Volume 4 maintains the high standard set by the other books in this series and is in a Major contribution to the field.
Publishers use a lot of words to describe what they sell, and we know it can be confusing. We've tried to be as clear as possible to make sure you get exactly what you are looking for. Below are descriptions of the terms that we use to describe the various formats that music often comes in.
Choral Score
A score for vocalists that only contains the vocal lines. The instrumental parts are not there for reference. Generally, cheaper than a vocal score and requires multiple copies for purchase.
Facsimile
Reproductions of the original hand-written scores from the composer.
Full Score
For ensemble music, this indicates that the edition contains all parts on a single system (there are not separate parts for each player). In larger ensembles, this is for the conductor.
Hardcover
Hardbound. Generally either linen-covered or half-leather.
Orchestral Parts
Similar to a wind set, this is a collection of parts. In the case of strings, the numbers listed are the number of copies included, though generally these are available individually (often with minimum quantities required).
Paperback
When publishers offer multiple bindings (e.g. hardcover) or study scores, this is the "standard" version. If you're planning to play the music, this is probably what you want.
Performance / Playing Score
A score of the music containing all parts on one system, intended for players to share. There are not separate parts for each player.
Set of Parts
For ensemble music, this indicates that there are separate individual parts for each player.
Solo Part with Piano Reduction
For solo pieces with orchestra, this is a version that contains a piano reduction of the orchestra parts. For piano pieces, two copies are typically needed for performance.
Study Score
A small (think choral size) copy of the complete score meant for studying, and not playing. They make great add-ons when learning concertos and small chamber works.
Vocal Score
A score prepared for vocalists that includes the piano/organ part or a reduction of the instrumental parts.
Wind Set
For orchestral music, this is a collection of wind and percussion parts. The specific quantities of each instrument are notated.
With Audio
In addition to the printed music, the edition contains recordings of the pieces. This may be an included CD, or access to files on the internet.
With / Without Fingering (Markings)
Some publishers prepare two copies - a pure Urtext edition that includes no fingering (or bowing) suggestions and a lightly edited version that includes a minimal number of editorial markings.
Teaching Music through Performance in Band - Volume 4
