Author: Ebenezer ProutPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Instrumentation and orchestration
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
The Technique of Orchestration
Author: Kent KennanPublisher:
ISBN: 9781292042923
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 422
Book Description
As in the earlier editions, the emphasis is on the practical fundamentals of orchestration. The Sixth Edition has been expanded and revised to reflect new developments in instruments and orchestral practice, and a new listening compact disc has been added that contains selected examples of orchestration.
The Techniques of Orchestral Conducting by Ilia Musin
Author: Ilia MusinPublisher:
ISBN: 9780773400511
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 701
Book Description
An English translation of the conducting methodolgy of Professor Ilia Musin, the creator of the Leningrad/St Petersburg school of conducting. It offers English-speaking conducting students, pedagogues, and professional conductors access to Ilia Musin's legacy.
Author: William LovelockPrinciples of Orchestration
Author: Nikolay Rimsky-KorsakovPublisher: e-artnow
ISBN:
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 430
Book Description
Principles of Orchestration, with Musical Examples Drawn from His Own Works is a book by a famous Russian composer Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, member of the group of composers known as The Five. The book presents a notable attempt to show all of the nuances of orchestration. The author describes everything one needs to know about arranging parts for a string or full orchestra. The book is concise, articulate and excels at being both a book of reference and a book of general knowledge.
Orchestral Technique in action
Author: Rachel HarrisPublisher: tredition
ISBN: 3347044967
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 70
Book Description
These guidelines are aimed at string players in the early music scene and focus on orchestral technique and codes of practise. This book gives extensive support and information to student string players starting out in the world of freelance baroque orchestras. It could, of course, be of interest to other orchestral performers. Rachel Harris, member of the Brook Street Band and director of Ensemble Schirokko Hamburg has collated her many years of experience and observation in this set of guidelines.
The Technique of Orchestration
Author: Kent KennanPublisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1000874079
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 419
Book Description
The Technique of Orchestration, Seventh Edition, is the definitive textbook on the study of orchestration, offering a concise, straight-to-the-point approach that prepares students to score their own compositions with confidence. Updated to reflect developments in instruments and orchestral best practices, this seventh edition features: Copious musical examples spanning the history of the orchestra Detailed descriptions of instruments and their distinctive characteristics Explanations of how to score chords and transcribe piano idioms Discussions on specialized ensembles and scoring techniques New musical examples have been added throughout and listening lists have been revised to include more music by women and composers of color, representing a diverse musical catalogue. Supported by an accompanying workbook of scores and scoring exercises (available separately), as well as a robust listening program keyed to the textbook, The Technique of Orchestration, Seventh Edition, is an accessible, essential, all-in-one resource for the student of orchestration.
Author: Gordon JacobOrchestral Performance
Author: Christopher AdeyPublisher: Faber & Faber
ISBN: 0571287344
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 882
Book Description
A comprehensive guide to the techniques of orchestral playing and the development of non-professional orchestras, Orchestral Performance covers all areas of orchestral music-making - instrumental technique and combination, ensemble, layout, repertoire and presentation. Christopher Adey - renowned specialist in the training of student orchestras - explores the responsibilities of both players and conductor, exposing many of the inadvertent results of interpretation with regard to sound and projection, and broadening the musical communication to which the less experienced orchestra can aspire. Written in a lively and authoritative style, this unique book is essential reading for performing musicians of all standards, instrumental teachers and aspiring conductors, and all who have any dealings with the performance of youth or student orchestras throughout the world, as well as anyone interested in what orchestral performance entails. 'A labour of love and wisdom.' Times Educational Supplement 'A treasure house of facts, advice, and hints. I could not put it down ... clearly written from the heart and from an obvious enthusiasm for the non-professional orchestra and orchestral musician.' Classical Music 'This is a thoroughly readable book, full of illustrations and containing the thoughts of someone with a wealth of experience.' Music Teacher
Author: James Blades