SKU: GI.G-317131
Thoughts, Analysis and Commentary on Contemporary Masterpieces for Wind Band. Composed by Timothy Salzman. Music Education. 164 pages. GIA Publications #317131. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-317131). ISBN 9780634058271. UPC: 073999135855.
A Composer's Insight, Volume 1 - with a foreword by Michael Colgrass - is the first in a five-volume series on major contemporary composers and their works for wind band. Included in this initial volume are rare, behind-the-notes perspectives acquired from personal interviews with each composer. An excellent resource for conductors, composers or enthusiasts interested in acquiring a richer musical understanding of the composers' training, compositional approach, musical influences and interpretative ideas. Features the music of: Timothy Broege, Michael Colgrass, Michael Daugherty, David Gillingham, John Harbison, Karel Husa, Alfred Reed and others.