SKU: GI.G-317204

ISBN 9781574631111. UPC: 884088515560.

This latest work in the Meredith Music master class series presents a comprehensive, interpretive analysis and performance guide of three legendary compositions for timpani and percussion. Together, Morris Lang, Charles Dowd, and Anthony J. Cirone have put a lifetime of performance and study experience into an extensive volume featuring Eight Pieces for Four Timpani by Elliott Carter, Concertino for Percussion and Small Orchestra by Darius Milhaud and l'Histoire du Soldat by Igor Stravinsky. This in-depth, one-of-a-kind publication includes: corrections of wrong notes, rhythms, phrasings, and dynamics, far-reaching suggestions on interpretation, revised notation when original music was difficult to read, suggested muffling to enhance interpretation, additional articulations when appropriate, suggested sticking to increase musical phrasing, historical references.

SKU: GI.G-8583

UPC: 785147858300. English, Hebrew. Text Source: Song of Songs 8:6a, 7a, KJV, Hebrew translit. AJM, ed. Jared Berry; Translation: Anthony J. Maglione. Scripture: Song of Songs 8:6a, 7a.

“Set Me as a Seal upon Thine Heart” (commissioned for the wedding of Daniel Bara and Deanna Joseph, both conductors) is a setting text drawn from Song of Songs 8:6–7. The quartet, which sings the English text, may be performed with one on a part or as a small ensemble, as balance warrants. The SATB divisi choir part sings the same passage of scripture, but in a transliteration of the Hebrew. C Instrument or Flute.

SKU: GI.G-9885

UPC: 785147988502. Latin. Text Source: Marian vesper hymn.

SKU: GI.G-317156

SKU: GI.G-317081

UPC: 073999170818.

Antho ny Cirone and Garwood Whaley have joined forces to compose a superb concert bass drum and cymbal book. The only complete source of information, exercises and interpretation on these most important percussion instruments. The concepts on performance, instrument selection and idiomatic techniques are ideal for conductors, composers, arrangers and students of the percussive arts.

SKU: GI.G-317212

ISBN 9781574631197. UPC: 884088581664.

This latest work in the Master Class series presents a comprehensive, interpretive analysis and performance guide of three major works for solo marimba by San Francisco Symphony Principal Percussionist Jack Van Geem. Van Geem's well-thought-out approach to learning Velocities by Joseph Schwantner helps solve many of the difficult 4-mallet technical issues of this most notable composition for solo marimba. His extensive theoretical analysis of Three Small Adventures by Gunther Schuller aids in a greater musical approach to this and other contemporary works for marimba. Van Geem provides his personal edition including dynamics, phrasing, and articulations to J. S. Bach's Fuga in G minor. Van Geem outlines his philosophy of solo marimba technique and how mallet position increases a player's accuracy and provides an important aid in memorization. This in-depth publication covers topics such as sticking options, beating spots, hand & arm postures, memorization, practicing, learning the art of triaging, and more.

SKU: GI.G-317176

ISBN 9781574630893. UPC: 884088219970.

Princ ipal Percussionist of the San Francisco Symphony, Chairman of Percussion Studies at the San Francisco Conservatory and faculty member at the Colburn School of Music in Los Angeles, Jack Van Geem has provided a comprehensive performance analysis of keyboard percussion parts for the major symphonic repertoire. His easy-to-understand explanations are based on countless performances under many of the world's finest conductors. Includes parts for practice and performance.

SKU: GI.G-317168

ISBN 9781574630831. UPC: 884088171537.

With an insightful foreword by Anthony J. Cirone, this incredible analysis of the timpani part to Beethoven's Symphony No. 5 provides valuable information on interpreting all Beethoven's symphonies. After 16 years as timpanist with the San Francisco Symphony and 32 years as solo timpanist with the New York Philharmonic, Roland Kohloff performed under every major conductor in the world. This one-of-a-kind study includes: 19-page movement-by-movement timpani part analysis, suggested note changes and additions by conductors like Arturo Toscanini, notated articulations and dynamics not in the original part, suggested stickings and mufflings, corrections of incorrect notation, the complete original timpani part, and the complete fully edited part.

SKU: GI.G-317210

ISBN 9781574631654. UPC: 884088575618.

From a first-year teacher whose instruments were stolen before entering his building, to a teacher who received hate mail before her first day, to a teacher whose sensitivity, flexibility and insight gained her the respect of her ensemble in only weeks, this collection of true stories from first-year teachers is a delightful description of their real world. In addition, each chapter includes discussion questions for pre-service and young teachers as they prepare for their teaching future. ...extremely valuable for those just beginning their careers, as well as veterans in the field. ... Sharing experiences, stories, problems and solutions make us all better teachers. This book does a tremendous job identifying the do's and don'ts. - Anthony J. Maiello, Professor of Music, Director of Instrumental Studies, George Mason University Reading, reflecting and discussing these real stories will provide future music teachers with a clear-sighted view of the challenges, expectations, and successes of novice teachers. ...an important book for students and their teachers who value the preparation of the whole music teacher. - Dr. Mark Fonder, Professor, Music Education Department, Conductor, Ithaca College Concert Band Your book will provide valuable information and insights into the 'first years' of teaching and will be a valuable resource for those entering the profession. The 'Questions for Discussion' at the end of each chapter are excellent. Bravo. - Frank L. Battisti, Conductor Emeritus, New England Conservatory Wind Ensemble Click here for a YouTube video on The Music Teacher's First Year.

SKU: GI.G-145876

ISBN 9781574630213. UPC: 888680067700.

Roman tic guitarist and composer Francisco Tárrega was born in Spain on November 21st 1852. He was trained at the Madrid Conservatory where he studied composition and was proficient on both guitar and piano. Through his compositions and unique sound, he is considered to have established the foundations for 20th century classical guitar and for increasing interest in the guitar as a recital instrument. Virtuoso marimbist Jack Van Geem's transcriptions of Tárrega's works add new and exciting literature for solo marimba. Detailed interpretive notes accompany each piece providing the marimbist with Van Geem's insightful interpretive suggestions. Selections in this collection include: Capricho Arabe · Recuerdos de la Alhambra · Danza Mora · Pavana · La Alborada · Marieta! · María · Lágrima.