Oxford's highly successful listener's guides—The Symphony The Concerto and Choral Masterworks—have been widely praised for their blend of captivating biography crystal clear musical analysis and delightful humor.Now James Keller follows these greatly admired volumes with Chamber Music. Approaching the tradition of chamber music with knowledge and passion Keller here serves as the often-opinionated but always genial guide to 192 essential works by 56 composers providing illuminating essays on what makes each piece distinctive and admirable.Keller spans the history of thisintimate genre of music from key works of the Baroque through the emotionally stirring 'golden age' of the Classical and Romantic composers to modern masterpieces rich in political psychological and sometimes comical overtones. For each piece from Bach through to contemporary figures like George Crumb and Steve Reich the author includes an astute musical analysis that casual music lovers can easily appreciate yet that more experienced listeners will find enriching.Keller shares the colorful often surprising stories behind the compositions while revealing the delights of an art form once described by Goethe as the musical equivalent of 'thoughtful people conversing.'
SKU: PR.14440587S
UPC: 680160616497. 9x12 inches.
As composer-in-residence at the Music from Angel Fire festival in New Mexico, Stucky was commissioned for a new chamber work, Rain Shadow, written for Opus One. For inspiration, Stucky looked to the incredible works of Scottish sculptor Andy Goldsworthy. Much of the piece underscores contrasts between the piano and the violin, viola, and cello, with the strings working largely as a unit, frequently intoning their unpredictable harmonies in homophonic rhythms... Rain Shadow is big on clarity, easy to follow, and attractive to the ear, even letting loose (near the end) a big ol' Romantic theme that wouldn't be out of place in a cinematic epic set in outer space. (James M. Keller, Listen Up, Santa Fe New Mexican).
SKU: CF.YPS237
ISBN 9781491159538. UPC: 680160918126.
Rejoice, Dolce, and Dance is written in three different and distinct styles. Rejoice is fanfare-like in quality and should be played in a bold majestic manner; balance is important in this section. Care should be taken to not let the battery percussion overpower the ensemble The forzandos are very important to the character of the fanfare and should be carefully observed. Dolce is slow and more lyrical in manner. This section should be played in a legato style. The director is encouraged to add his own interpretative elements in this section. The Dance is fast and light in character. Keep the tempo moving and pay special attention to the articulations and dynamics. Phi Beta Mu International Bandmasters Fraternity is an honorary fraternity for band directors. There are currently 35 active chapters in the United States, Canada, and Brazil. Phi Beta Mu is a non-political, non-profit fraternity promoting fellowship among its members, encouraging the building of better bands, developing better musicians throughout the world, fostering a deeper appreciation for quality wind literature, and encouraging widespread interest in band performance. Consortium Members: Commissioned by the International Bandmasters Fraternity, Phi Beta Mu Alpha Chapter (Texas) Theta Chapter (South Carolina) Delta Chapter (Mississippi) Omicron Chapter (Arkansas) Alpha Theta Chapter (Nebraska) Alpha Gamma Chapter (North Dakota) Gamma Chapter (Indiana) Nu Chapter (Pennsylvania) Psi Chapter (Kentucky) Mu Alpha Chapter (Alberta, Canada) Lambda Iota (Ontario, Canada) Iota Chapter (Kansas) Kappa Chapter (Colorado) Eta Chapter (Tennessee) Zeta Chapter (Georgia) Keith and June Bearden (Alpha Chapter) Steven Moss (Alpha Chapter) Jay Watkins (Omega Chapter) Anonymous, David Lambert for his service to Phi Beta Mu International Anonymous, Scott Coulson, for his service to Alpha Chapter Jacqueline Gilley (Beta Chapter), In Memoriam, Francis McBeth Dennis Beck, (Lambda Iota Chapter) In Memoriam, Donald McKeller Brek Hufnus (Xi Chapter), In Memory of David Wuersig, Roosevelt Middle School, River Forest, IL, 1974-2014 David and Sheryl Gary Lambert (Alpha Chapter), In Memory of James D Gary, John Foster Dulles High School, Sugar Land, TX 1959-1968 Phil Min (Rho Chapter), In Honor of William T. Robinson Julia Reynolds (Omicron Chapter), In Honor of Wendell O. Evanson Julia Reynolds (Omicron Chapter), In Honor of Hal D. Cooper, Senior Steve Shoop (Alpha Chapter) In Honor of Patsy Dickerson Nelson David L. Wenerd (Nu Chapter), In Honor of the Chambersburg Area Senior High School Band .Rejoice, Dolce, and Dance is written in three different and distinct styles. Rejoice is fanfare-like in quality and should be played in a bold majestic manner; balance is important in this section. Care should be taken to not let the battery percussion overpower the ensemble The forzandos are very important to the character of the fanfare and should be carefully observed. Dolce is slow and more lyrical in manner. This section should be played in a legato style. The director is encouraged to add his own interpretative elements in this section. The Dance is fast and light in character. Keep the tempo moving and pay special attention to the articulations and dynamics.Phi Beta Mu International Bandmasters Fraternity is an honorary fraternity for band directors. There are currently 35 active chapters in the United States, Canada, and Brazil. Phi Beta Mu is a non-political, non-profit fraternity promoting fellowship among its members, encouraging the building of better bands, developing better musicians throughout the world, fostering a deeper appreciation for quality wind literature, and encouraging widespread interest in band performance.  Consortium Members:Commissioned by the International Bandmasters Fraternity, Phi Beta Mu  Alpha Chapter (Texas) Theta Chapter (South Carolina) Delta Chapter (Mississippi) Omicron Chapter (Arkansas) Alpha Theta Chapter (Nebraska) Alpha Gamma Chapter (North Dakota) Gamma Chapter (Indiana) Nu Chapter (Pennsylvania) Psi Chapter (Kentucky) Mu Alpha Chapter (Alberta, Canada) Lambda Iota (Ontario, Canada) Iota Chapter (Kansas) Kappa Chapter (Colorado) Eta Chapter (Tennessee) Zeta Chapter (Georgia) Keith and June Bearden (Alpha Chapter) Steven Moss (Alpha Chapter) Jay Watkins (Omega Chapter) Anonymous, David Lambert for his service to Phi Beta Mu International Anonymous, Scott Coulson, for his service to Alpha Chapter Jacqueline Gilley (Beta Chapter), In Memoriam, Francis McBeth Dennis Beck, (Lambda Iota Chapter) In Memoriam, Donald McKeller Brek Hufnus (Xi Chapter), In Memory of David Wuersig, Roosevelt Middle School, River Forest, IL, 1974-2014 David and Sheryl Gary Lambert (Alpha Chapter), In Memory of James D Gary, John Foster Dulles High School, Sugar Land, TX 1959-1968 Phil Min (Rho Chapter), In Honor of William T. Robinson Julia Reynolds (Omicron Chapter), In Honor of Wendell O. Evanson Julia Reynolds (Omicron Chapter), In Honor of Hal D. Cooper, Senior Steve Shoop (Alpha Chapter) In Honor of Patsy Dickerson Nelson David L. Wenerd (Nu Chapter), In Honor of the Chambersburg Area Senior High School Band  .
SKU: CF.YPS237F
ISBN 9781491159545. UPC: 680160918133.
