The Musical World of J.J. Johnson
| Author | : Joshua Berrett |
| Publisher | : Scarecrow Press |
| Total Pages | : 479 |
| Release | : 2001-12-18 |
| Genre | : Music |
| ISBN | : 1461673283 |
NOW IN PAPERBACK! J.J. Johnson, known as the spiritual father of modern trombone, has been a notable figure in the history of jazz. His career has embodied virtually every innovation and development in jazz over the past half-century. In this first comprehensive biography, filmography, catalog of compositions, and discography, the authors explore Johnson's childhood and early education, document his first compositions, and examine his classical roots, thereby creating a unique and powerful illustration of the composer's technical and stylistic development. New in the paperback edition is an Epilogue containing vital information about Johnson's suicide as well as an Index of Discography Titles.
The Musical Theatre Writer's Survival Guide
| Author | : David Spencer |
| Publisher | : Heinemann Drama |
| Total Pages | : 224 |
| Release | : 2005 |
| Genre | : Education |
| ISBN | : |
Award-winning musical dramatist and teacher David Spencer provides a guide-to-the-game that helps you negotiate aspects of the musical theatre business and more.
Six: The Musical - Vocal Selections
| Author | : |
| Publisher | : Hal Leonard |
| Total Pages | : 189 |
| Release | : 2020-06-01 |
| Genre | : Music |
| ISBN | : 1705103928 |
(Vocal Selections). Six has received rave reviews around the world for its modern take on the stories of the six wives of Henry VIII and it's finally opening on Broadway! From Tudor queens to pop princesses, the six wives take the mic to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into an exuberant celebration of 21st century girl power! Songs include: All You Wanna Do * Don't Lose Ur Head * Ex-Wives * Get Down * Haus of Holbein * Heart of Stone * I Don't Need Your Love * No Way * Six.
The Musical Human
| Author | : Michael Spitzer |
| Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 481 |
| Release | : 2021-04-01 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 1526602741 |
A RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK 'Full of delightful nuggets' Guardian online 'Entertaining, informative and philosphical ... An essential read' All About History 'Extraordinary range ... All the world and more is here' Evening Standard 165 million years ago saw the birth of rhythm. 66 million years ago came the first melody. 40 thousand years ago Homo sapiens created the first musical instrument. Today music fills our lives. How we have created, performed and listened to music throughout history has defined what our species is and how we understand who we are. Yet it is an overlooked part of our origin story. The Musical Human takes us on an exhilarating journey across the ages – from Bach to BTS and back – to explore the vibrant relationship between music and the human species. With insights from a wealth of disciplines, world-leading musicologist Michael Spitzer renders a global history of music on the widest possible canvas, from global history to our everyday lives, from insects to apes, humans to artificial intelligence. 'Michael Spitzer has pulled off the impossible: a Guns, Germs and Steel for music' Daniel Levitin 'A thrilling exploration of what music has meant and means to humankind' Ian Bostridge
Hey, Mr. Producer!
| Author | : Sheridan Morley |
| Publisher | : Billboard Books |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 1998 |
| Genre | : Musicals |
| ISBN | : 9780823088164 |
"Sir Cameron Mackintosh ... is the most successful producer in the entire history of the stage musical, on Broadway, on London's West End, and in other theater capitals. He has been responsible for an amazing succession of hits, including Cats, Les Miserables, The Phantom of the Opera, and Miss Saigon." "This book is the first ever to tell the story of the man behind so many of the triumphs of the contemporary musical stage. The authors, who have known Mackintosh since his earliest days in the theater, have been given unprecedented access to his archive. Hey, Mr. Producer!, then, is not only a lavishly illustrated study of his work, but also a unique backstage glimpse into Broadway's and London's milestone hits, as they are written, designed, rehearsed, and premiered, to the excitement of audiences everywhere."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Musical Instruments of the World, Grades 5 - 8
| Author | : Ammons |
| Publisher | : Mark Twain Media |
| Total Pages | : 83 |
| Release | : 2003-07-30 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
| ISBN | : 1580378609 |
Take a musical tour with students in grades 5 and up using Musical Instruments of the World! This 80-page text explains the history and evolution of musical instruments. It also includes information on the development of music on each continent; percussion, brass, string, and wind instruments; and a discussion on symphonies, chamber orchestras, and other ensembles. The book presents information through fun activities and interesting facts for maximum learning reinforcement. It covers music terminology extensively and includes a glossary and answer keys.
