SKU: MB.30091

ISBN 9781513466378. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.

Appalachian fiddle music, based on the musical traditions of the people who settled in the mountainous regions of the southeastern United States, is widely-known and played throughout North America and parts of Europe because of its complex rhythms, its catchy melodies, and its often-ancient-sounding stylistic qualities. The authors explore the lives and music of 43 of the classic Appalachian fiddlers who were active during the first half of the 20th century. Some of them were recorded commercially in the 1920s, such as Gid Tanner, Fiddlin? John Carson, and Charlie Bowman. Some were recorded by folklorists from the Library of Congress, such as William Stepp, Emmett Lundy, and Marion Reece. Others were recorded informally by family members and visitors, such as John Salyer, Emma Lee Dickerson, and Manco Sneed. All of them played throughout most of their lives and influenced the growth and stylistic elements of fiddle music in their regions. Each fiddler has been given a chapter with a biography, several tune transcriptions, and tune histories. To show the richness of the music, the authors make a special effort to show the musical elements in detail, but also acknowledge that nothing can take the place of listening. Many of the classic recordings used in this book can be found on the web, allowing you to hear and read the music together.

SKU: HL.48025190

ISBN 9781784548018. UPC: 196288115007.

Written for the University of South Carolina, this new carol from Norwegian composer Kim André Arnesen sets a beautiful poem by Bliss William Carman (1861-1929). The poem describes a wintery world, with singing bells, a dancing star and expectant hearts, awaiting the arrival of the Christ child. The mystery, anticipation and joy is captured in Arnesen’s music; its striking, soaring melodies and warming harmonies underpinned by flowing piano paint a sublime picture, sure to be a highlight of your Christmas concert.

ISBN 9781622771783. English.

With Contributions byFrank Abrahams    Michael L. Alexander    Kimberly Lansinger AnkneyEdward Asmus    Rafael Guerini Atolini    William BauerElaine Bernstorf    Leonardo Borne    Pamela BurnardFrederick Burrack    Paul Chapin    Jian-Jun Chen-EdmundWilliam Cirullo    Richard Colwell    Rachel E. CopelandBaisheng Dai    Paul F. Doerksen    Cláudia Elisiane Ferreira dos SantosDavid Edmund    Jian-Jun Chen-Edmund    Jan EdwardsGeorge Engelhard, Jr.    José Carlos Godinho    Sandy GoldieChristina Haaf    Dee Hansen    Jason HawkinsMichele L. Henry    René Human    Ryan JohnSangmi Kang    Don Lebler    Kathleen A. MelagoJennifer S. McDonel    M. David Miller    Tobias S. MonteGlenn Nierman    Helena de Souza Nunes    Denese OdegaardDouglas C. Orzolek    Kelly A. Parkes    Phillip PayneJohn Peasant, Jr.    Jared R. Rawlings    Gary K. RitcherMaria Gleice Rodrigues    Maria Runfola    Shelley SandersonEdilson Schultz    Ronald G. Sherwin    Scott C. ShulerTimothy W. Smith    Nathan St. Pierre    Stephanie StanderferCynthia L. Wagoner    Dennis Ping-Cheng Wang    Jeffrey WardBrian C. Wesolowski    Stefanie A. Wind    Chia-Chieh WuBrian C. Wuttke    Hyesoo YooThe 5th International Symposium on Assessment in Music Education was hosted by the University of Florida, James Madison University, and The Shenandoah Conservatory of Shenandoah University. The symposium brought together 288 participants from 17 nations and six continents to learn of each other’s work, establish collaborations and professional networks, and shape new directions for research in this important area of music education in Williamsburg, Virginia, from February 18-21, 2015. The four keynote addresses and 37 papers published in this volume document music assessment practice and the measurement and evaluation of music learning across the world in local, state, and national contexts at all levels. The attendees also attended special work sessions to discuss the key questions of the symposium, and their discussions are summarized in this collection. As music educators across the world come to terms with increased expectations for accountability of learning in music, the scholars and practitioners who have contributed to this volume provide insight to guide their work.About the EditorsTimothy S. Brophy is Professor of Music Education and Director of Institutional Assessment at the University of Florida in Gainesville. Florida. Jeffrey Marlatt is Associate Professor of Music Education and Assistant Dean for Student Learning, Director of Music Education, and holds the Charlotte A. & Verne E. Collins Endowed Professorship at the Shenandoah Conservatory of Shenandoah University, Winchester, Virginia. Gary Ritcher is Professor and Coordinator of Music Education at James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia.