Contemporary Choral Arranging
Author | : Arthur E. Ostrander |
Publisher | : Arthur E. Ostrander, Dana Wilson |
Total Pages | : 334 |
Release | : 2022-10-31 |
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Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Book excerpt: This book was first published in 1986 by Prentice-Hall Publishers and has been used by thousands of arrangers and students in choral arranging courses. Among its many features, the book: · arranges concepts in a variety of styles to include traditional, sacred, and popular; · emphasize instrumental accompaniment for the choral arrangement, including small ensembles; · adapts to both individual and classroom use as an extension of theory and/or arranging programs; · includes numerous examples and complete arrangements from published literature to illustrate all styles and techniques discussed; · uses a sound pedagogical organization leading logically from the simple to the most sophisticated arranging concepts and techniques.