Title:
Composers on composing for band. Vol. three
JLCTITLE245:
Vol. three / edited by Mark Camphouse ; with a foreword by Anthony Maiello.
Publication Information:
Chicago : GIA Publications, c2007.
Physical Description:
xv, 328 p. : ports. ; 24 cm.
ISBN:
9781579996314
Abstract:
Each composer addresses the following topics: biography ; creative process ; approach to orchestration ; views from the composer to the conductor ; the relationship between the composer and the commissioning party ; views on the teaching of composition ; influencial 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.
Contents:
Andrew Boysen, Jr. -- Edward Gregson -- Samuel R. Hazo -- Quincy C. Hilliard -- Joseph Willcox Jenkins -- Stephen Melillo -- Roger Nixon -- Jared Spears -- Jan Van der Roost -- John Zdechlik.