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Book SynopsisThis catalogue presents descriptions of over 288 items in the University of Chicago Library's collection of early Chopin scores. Entries include transcriptions of title pages; notes on pagination; main elements on contents; and information on dates and printing or publishing history.

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Book SynopsisInspired by the exploits of ill-fated country-rock visionary Gram Parsons, this mid-60s tale of idealism and escape traces the trials of a fictionalized draft-dodging flower child from the United States to Canada and back.Trade Review"An engrossing novel, beautifully written." -- Jim Harrison, author, Legends of the Fall"Robertson shares a literary wildness with Thomas Wolfe." -- Cleveland Free Times"A funny, generous, touching novel by a writer of genuine gifts." --Richard Currey, author , Fatal Light and Lost Highway"The real star of Moody Food is the writing, with its displays of sharp humor and deep love of music." --Litkicks.com

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Book SynopsisDesigned for the "musicianship" portion of the freshman theory sequence, Benjamin/Horvit/Nelson MUSIC FOR SIGHT SINGING, Sixth Edition, presents music that is carefully chosen to challenge--not overwhelm--you.

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Book SynopsisWorld Music: A Global Journey, Fourth Edition takes students around the world to experience the diversity of musical expression and cultural traditions. It is known for its breadth in surveying the world's major cultures in a systematic study of world music within a strong pedagogical framework.As one prepares for any travel, each chapter starts with background preparation, reviewing the historical, cultural, and musical overview of the region. Visits to multiple sites within a region provide in-depth studies of varied musical traditions. Music analysis begins with an experiential first impression of the music, followed by an aural analysis of the sound and prominent musical elements. Finally, students are invited to consider the cultural connections that give the music its meaning and life.Fourth Edition features: New sites! Plena from Puerto Rico Chuida from China Gagaku from Japan has returned from the Second Edition New Inside Look features spotlight distinguished ethnomusicologists such as Dr. Terence Liu, K.S. Resni, Dr. Sumarsam, Dr. Mick Moloney, Walter Mahovlich, Natalie MacMaster, and Gilbert Velez Addition of DANCE!, inseparable to musical expression in some cultures Interactive World Map helps students to orient the music to its commonly associated geographic region Updates as needed, resulting from various changes in culture, politics, and war New and revised test questions, new photos, and other revised resources The dynamic companion website hosts interactive listening guides and an interactive map, plus many student and instructor resources. A set of three CDs is available, with over three hours of diverse music examples necessary to the study.

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Book SynopsisA collection of essays on music and life by the famed classical pianist and composerStephen Hough is one of the world's leading pianists, winning global acclaim and numerous awards, both for his concerts and his recordings. He is also a writer, composer, and painter, and has been described by The Economist as one of Twenty Living Polymaths.Hough writes informally and engagingly about music and the life of a musician, from the broader aspects of what it is to walk out onto a stage or to make a recording, to specialist tips from deep inside the practice room: how to trill, how to pedal, how to practice. He also writes vividly about people he's known, places he's traveled to, books he's read, paintings he's seen; and he touches on more controversial subjects, such as assisted suicide and abortion. Even religion is there-the possibility of the existence of God, problems with some biblical texts, and the challenges involved in being a gay Catholic.

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Book SynopsisMcGraw-Hill is revolutionizing the Music Appreciation course by introducing its first personalized digital learning experience with Roger Kamienâs Music: An Appreciation. Using this market-leading instrument that brings great music to the course in more ways than ever before, students are now transformed into active participants in the Music Appreciation space. The result is active listening, active reading, and active learning. Connect is the only integrated learning system that empowers students by continuously adapting to deliver precisely what they need, when they need it, so that your class time is more engaging and effective. It provides tools that make assessment easier, learning more engaging, and studying more efficient.

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Book SynopsisThis best-selling program gives music majors and minors a solid foundation in the theory of music. Music in Theory and Practice 10e strengthens musical intuition, builds technical skills, and helps gain interpretive insights. The goal of the content is to instruct readers on the practical application of knowledge. The analytical techniques presented are carefully designed to be clear, uncomplicated, and readily applicable to any repertoire. The two-volume format ensures exhaustive coverage and maximum support for students and faculty alike. Volume I serves as a general introduction to music theory while Volume II offers a survey of the theoretical underpinnings of musical styles and forms from Gregorian Chant through the present day. The supplemental instructor's materials provide clear-cut solutions to assignment materials. Music in Theory and Practice is a well-rounded program that integrates the various components of musical structure and makes them accessTable of ContentsPrefaceIntroduction: The Materials of Music: Sound and TimePart A: The Fundamentals of Music1 Notation2 Scales, Tonality, Key, Modes3 Intervals and Transposition4 ChordsPart B: The Structural Elements of Music5 Cadences and Nonharmonic Tones6 Melodic Organization7 Texture and Textural Reduction8 Species Counterpoint9 Voice Leading in Four-Part Chorale Writing10 Harmonic Progression and Harmonic Rhythm11 The Dominant Seventh Chord12 The Leading-Tone Seventh Chords13 Nondominant Seventh Chords14 Secondary Dominant and Leading-Tone Chords15 Modulation16 Two-Part (Binary) Form17 Three-Part (Ternary) FormAppendix A Summary of Part-Writing PracticesAppendix B Macro Analysis SymbolsAppendix C Popular Music Chord SymbolsAppendix D Expression MarksAppendix E Instrument Ranges, Transpositions, and Foreign NamesAppendix F HistoryGlossaryCreditsIndexes

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Book SynopsisThis best-selling program gives music majors and minors a solid foundation in the theory of music. Music in Theory and Practice 10e strengthens musical intuition, builds technical skills, and helps gain interpretive insights. The goal of the content is to instruct readers on the practical application of knowledge. The analytical techniques presented are carefully designed to be clear, uncomplicated, and readily applicable to any repertoire. The two-volume format ensures exhaustive coverage and maximum support for students and faculty alike. Volume I serves as a general introduction to music theory while Volume II offers a survey of the theoretical underpinnings of musical styles and forms from Gregorian Chant through the present day. The supplemental instructor's materials provide clear-cut solutions to assignment materials. Music in Theory and Practice is a well-rounded program that integrates the various components of musical structure and makes them accessTable of ContentsPrefacePart C: The Renaissance And Baroque PeriodsChp. 18: Late Renaissance PolyphonyChp. 19: Two-Voice Eighteenth Century CounterpointChp. 20: The FuguePart D: Chromatic HarmonyChp. 21: Borrowed ChordsChp. 22: Neapolitan 6th ChordsChp. 23: Augmented 6th ChordsPart E: The Classical Period Chp. 24: Variation TechniqueChp. 25: Sonata FormChp. 26: Rondo FormsPart F: Extended And Chromatic HarmonyChp. 27: 9th,11th, and 13th ChordsChp. 28: Altered DominantsChp. 29: Chromatic MediantsPart G: The Nineteenth And Twentieth CenturiesChp. 30: The Romantic Period Chp. 31: The Post-Romantic StyleChp. 32: Impressionism and Related StylesChp. 33: The Early Twentieth CenturyChp. 34: Pitch-Class Set TheoryChp. 35: Twelve-Tone TechniquePostlude: Music Since 1945Appendix G Summary of Part-Writing PracticesAppendix H Macro Analysis SymbolsAppendix I Popular Music Chord SymbolsGlossaryCreditsIndex

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Book SynopsisFinalist • The Marfield Prize [National Award for Arts Writing] “Not since the late Leonard Bernstein has classical music had a combination salesman-teacher as irresistible as Kapilow.” —Kansas City StarTrade Review"[An] enlightening study.... Rob Kapilow may be contemporary America’s most passionate evangelist for the quaint discipline known as 'music appreciation'... a winning combination of Leonard Bernstein and Bill Nye the Science Guy, an infectiously enthusiastic explainer of the inner mechanical workings of music.... A nifty companion website for the book includes helpful, easy-to-grasp audible demonstrations and vocals, as does the e-book version. For me at least, this digital crib-sheet was a vital tool for appreciating Kapilow’s arguments.... It is a testament to the depth and catholicity of Kapilow’s knowledge that he can effortlessly compare the sweet-sour takes on love in Rodgers and Hart’s “I Wish I Were in Love Again” with Stephen Sondheim’s “Being Alive.” He writes engagingly of Irving Berlin’s astonishing journey from a Russian village and Manhattan’s Lower East Side to the heights of fame, [and] astutely surveys the radical changes in popular taste in the 1960s and ’70s that dislodged the Broadway musical.... But it is the analysis of the songs that is the meat of the book — and something like its soul as well.... [Kapilow] rewards those patient enough to hold his hand as he walks them through just what makes these songs great." -- Todd S. Purdum, New York Times Book Review"Infectiously readable.... A carefully thought-out act of selection that gives you a starting point for your journey through the Great American Songbook. Who could ask for anything more?" -- Terry Teachout, Wall Street Journal"[Kapilow] recounts the 20th-century history of American popular music in lyrical prose.... [his] melodious writing hums with the vibrant music of American history and American popular culture." -- Publishers Weekly [starred review]"[A] lively and highly informative look at what makes musical show tunes great.... A seamless blend of music, history, and biography." -- Kirkus Reviews"The Great American songbook is a national treasure, and in this engaging and instructive guide, composer, conductor, and music commentator Kapilow unlocks its riches. Sixteen gems by eight American masters of song.... are analyzed and set into historical and cultural context, resulting in a greater appreciation of these American musical masterpieces.... The songs selected for examination make for a musical theater fan’s ultimate playlist.... A treat for music fans and a great addition to any performing arts or popular culture collection." -- Carolyn Mulac, Booklist"Kapilow doesn’t just explore what makes these songs catchy and unforgettable—the author dives into how societal issues like race, immigration, sexuality, and cultural appropriation can intertwine themselves into the greatest theatrical masterpieces." -- Dan Meyer, Playbill.com"Impossible to resist.... [Kapilow’s] insight combined with the ability to share it easily will deepen your knowledge of the best that Broadway has to offer." -- Michael Giltz, broadwaydirect.com"Through the lens of musical theater, Rob Kapilow allows us to experience the unique sound and spirit of a changing America. I came away inspired and ready to write." -- Lynn Ahrens, Tony Award–winning lyricist of Ragtime"Listening for America is an impressive achievement and one of the finest contributions to the annals of musical theater." -- Robert Kimball, editor of The Complete Lyrics of Cole Porter" Praise for Rob Kapilow: Rob Kapilow leaps into the void dividing music analysis from appreciation and fills it with exhilarating details and sensations." -- New York Times"A wonderful guy who brings music alive!" -- Katie Couric"It’s a cheering thought that this kind of missionary enterprise did not pass from this earth with Leonard Bernstein. Robert Kapilow is awfully good at what he does. We need him." -- Boston Globe

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