Description
Book SynopsisComposers in the Classroom is a bio-bibliographical dictionary, chronicling the careers and work of over 120 composers associated with conservatories, colleges, and universities in the United States and Puerto Rico. Scholars and students of music seeking critical information about composers who have taken on the mantle of instruction will find a wealth of detail on their subjects. Painstakingly obtained through direct correspondence with the composers themselves, Floyd includes within each entry a short biography of the composer''s life and education, lists of previous positions, most prominent commissions, awards and honors, and notable performers of the subject''s work. Each entry also contains a discography of the recordings and a bibliography of writings by the composer.Researchers will find especially useful the organization of each subject''s compositions by a variety of types. These include vocal, choral/assembly, dramatic, keyboard, solo instrument, handbells, chamber music, ja
Trade Review[The author], who has advanced degrees in music theory and composition, is a librarian with clearly excellent organizational skills. A good deal of information is packed in this volume. * Music Reference Services Quarterly *
