SKU: PE.EP73535B
ISBN 9790577022833. Words by Vikram Seth.
Earth and Sky was commissioned by the BBC for the Proms 2000 season. In keeping with the millennial theme, a work presenting a vision of the future was requested. Trying to be helpful, the BBC provided me with the predictions of various pundits, but their ideas seemed dizzyingly contradictory. Then the simple thought struck me that however varied and complex the answers, the big questions will always remain the same. We may now have a map of the human genome, but how to use the map? How shall I know where I should go? How may I see the I that's me?As a musician I am hopeful that, no matter how the world develops, future generations will still come together to dance and sing and play. The mysterious power of music to bind us socially and inspire us individually seems to be built into our genes. So, a song of questions; a song about music---these were the ideas which I took to Vikram Seth, who had generously agreed to write the words for me. The resulting poem provided lots of inspiration. It is entirely monosyllabic, enabling considerable variety of rhythmic treatment. I love its permutations and its imagery of paradox and inversion and I have amused myself by playing similar games with the musical material. But there is seriousness as well as fun---the text's juxtaposition of the certainty of death with the search for purpose in life achieves great poignancy when sung by young voices.(Alec Roth)This product is Printed on Demand and may take several weeks to fulfill.
SKU: PE.EP73535C
ISBN 9790577022840. Words by Vikram Seth.
SKU: PE.EP73535
ISBN 9790577022581. Words by Vikram Seth.
SKU: PE.EP73535A
ISBN 9790577022598. Words by Vikram Seth.
Earth and Sky was commissioned by the BBC for the Proms 2000 season. In keeping with the millennial theme, a work presenting a vision of the future was requested. Trying to be helpful, the BBC provided me with the predictions of various pundits, but their ideas seemed dizzyingly contradictory. Then the simple thought struck me that however varied and complex the answers, the big questions will always remain the same. We may now have a map of the human genome, but how to use the map? How shall I know where I should go? How may I see the I that's me?
(Alec Roth)
SKU: GI.G-10580
ISBN 9781622776375.
Contributors: Travis J. Cross (University of California–Los Angeles) • David J. Elliott (New York University) • Marissa Silverman (Montclair State University) • Jacob Wallace (South Dakota State University) • Randall Everett Allsup (Teachers College, Columbia University) • Cynthia Johnston Turner (Wilfrid Laurier University) • Carolyn Barber (University of Nebraska-Lincoln) • John Kratus (Independent Scholar) • Vincent C. Bates (Weber State University) • Thomas G. Warner, Jr. (North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University) • Ben Hawkins (Transylvania University) • Thomas A. Regelski (SUNY Fredonia School of Music, Helsinki University of Finland) • Paul Woodford (Western University) • Charles Peltz (New England Conservatory of Music) In the wind band profession—as in every great discipline—it is critical to take stock in the big questions about where we are heading, and why, as we move through the twenty-first century. This thought-provoking book contains seven high-level exchanges between a leading wind band practitioner and a music education philosopher. Each section of The Future of the Wind Band grapples with the most profound issues facing the music education profession and the path of instrumental music education in our schools: Relevance: What relevance, if any, does the wind band have both to today’s students and to culture more broadly in the twenty-first century? What relevance does the band experience hold for students’ everyday life? Repertoire: What is the relationship between the repertoire performed by wind ensembles and the larger musical world? Pedagogy: What constitutes best practice in terms of musical pedagogy and rehearsal technique within the large-ensemble experience? Creativity: Can the wind band function as a vehicle for enhancing the individual creativity of its members? Economic Justice: How do issues of social class and the distribution of wealth relate to broader questions of social justice within the context of instrumental music education? Professional Ethics: What are the primary ethical responsibilities of the wind band conductor? Democratic Citizenship: What relationship, if any, can be drawn between membership in the wind band and citizen participation in democracy? Such exchanges can only strengthen our profession and pay rich dividends in our musical and educational work with the students we serve. Editor of this book, William (Bill) M. Perrine is Associate Professor of Music and Director of Instrumental Activities at Concordia University in Ann Arbor, Michigan, where he directs the wind ensemble, marching band, and community orchestra.
SKU: CL.074-2351-39
The Command Performance For Beginning Band book contains 14 complete band arrangements designed to be playable by students who have completed the first few lessons of their beginning band method book, and are written using the first 6 notes learned. Inside the conductor score book is a CD accompaniment for all 14 arrangements. Each of the background accompaniments has been created using MIDI technology. The use of synthesizer voices and programmed drum patterns allows the student the opportunity to perform along with sounds and rhythms they are familiar with, but which are not generally associated with young band music. Because many of the background parts necessary for more advanced music is handled by the accompaniment recording, all instruments have the chance to play melodic and interesting material. The recordings also provides a mature pitch to match which is extremely helpful in developing listening skills. We are sure you will discover many great advantages each time you have your students pull out their books. CONTENTS: * Big Beat Boogie * Starship Journey * Brave New World * Buena Suerte * Sir Lancelot * Rock Out * America * When the Saints Go Marchin' In * A Christmas Medley * Two Favorite Carols * Folk Song Rhapsody * Kum Ba Yah * Jingle Bells * Rock Star *.
SKU: KN.41805S
UPC: 822795418057.
The combination of a medium groove, essential swing figures, and blues-based harmonies make this an ideal chart for young musicians learning the basics of big band playing. Though written examples are provided, the open solo section is great for young players wishing to explore the exciting world of improvisation. Duration 4:25. Available in SmartMusic.