The Cambridge Companion to Percussion (Cambridge Companions to Music)
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| Rating | : | 4.22 (721 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1107472431 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 310 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-11-23 |
| Language | : | English |
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This book deserves a place in library and personal collections worldwide.' National Association of College Wind and Percussion Instructors Journal' the volume comprises fairly focused essays, on a variety of topics, that taken together provide an effective overview of the richly varied world of modern percussion and is particularly valuable and should be required reading for any student hoping to embark on an orchestral career.' CHOICE . The publication does a good job in informing the reading public about percussion as seen by performers, educators, composers and conductors. The book aims broadly, its chapters cover a vast quantity of musical material, the topics are timely, and the references in the footnotes essential.' Thomas Brett, Br
With Steve Reich and Musicians he has recorded for ECM, DGG and Nonesuch Records, and performed on the Grammy Award-winning recording of Music for 18 Musicians. Russell Hartenberger is a Professor at the University of Toronto and has been a member of both Nexus and Steve Reich and Musicians since 1971. With Nexus, he created the soundtrack for the Academy Award-winning full-length documentary, The Man Who Skied Down Everest. . His awards include the Toronto Arts
Chapters also investigate drum set playing and the influences of world music on Western percussion, and outline the roles of percussionists as composers, conductors, soloists, chamber musicians, and theatrical performers. Developments in scientific research are explored in chapters on the perception of sound and the evolution of musical rhythm. Percussion music is both the oldest and most recent of musical genres and exists in diverse forms throughout the world. This book will be a valuable resource for students, percussionists, and all those who want a deeper understanding of percussion music and rhythm.. This Companion explores percu