The Professional Arranger Composer

The Professional Arranger Composer

Author: Russell Garcia

Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing

Published: 1954

Total Pages: 176

ISBN-13:

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Designed for the musician who wants to become a professional arranger-composer. Includes a section of dance band harmony and voicing.


The Professional Arranger Composer - Book 1

The Professional Arranger Composer - Book 1

Author: Russell Garcia

Publisher: Criterion

Published: 2008-06

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781458423795

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(Criterion). Used by leading universities for courses in Practical Arranging and Composing in the professional field. Endorsed by leading music educators, composers, and arrangers.


The Contemporary Arranger

The Contemporary Arranger

Author: Don Sebesky

Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing

Published: 1975

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 9780882840321

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An authoritative, easy-to-understand text covering all aspects of arranging. This beautifully bound edition contains a compact disc with examples performed by jazz greats such as George Benson, Freddie Hubbard, Hubert Laws and Don Sebesky's complete orchestra. The comb binding creates a lay-flat book that is perfect for study and performance.


The Complete Arranger

The Complete Arranger

Author: Sammy Nestico

Publisher:

Published: 2015-02-05

Total Pages: 422

ISBN-13: 9781502745118

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A reference guide and how-to book that no serious student of arranging should ever be without - comprehensive, practical and versatile. 2 CD's containing 100 tracks demonstrate solo and ensemble instrumental colors, textures and styles. The presentation is thorough and logical - basics first, specific components next, then advanced techniques for putting it all together. Includes chapters on special purpose instruments, making MIDI work for you, and the symphonic band. 430-page book and 2 CDs available for download.


Instrumental Jazz Arranging

Instrumental Jazz Arranging

Author: Mike Tomaro

Publisher: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 532

ISBN-13: 9781423452744

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(Instructional). Instrumental Jazz Arranging consists of a systematic presentation of the essential techniques and materials of jazz arranging. Authors Mike Tomaro and John Wilson draw upon 50+ years of combined teaching experience to bring you a book that addresses all of the basic needs for beginning arrangers. Topics include counterpoint/linear writing, jazz harmony, compositional techniques, and orchestration. All topics serve to address issues concerned with true arranging in great detail. The book may be used in both individual and classroom instructional situations. The accompanying CDs 170 tracks in all! include many of the examples in the book, plus templates for assignments formatted for Finale .


Sounds and Scores

Sounds and Scores

Author: Henry Mancini

Publisher: Warner Bros. Publications

Published: 1986

Total Pages: 243

ISBN-13: 9780898986679

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A practical guide to professional orchestration featuring recorded musical examples performed by Henry Mancini. Included in the book are sections on the woodwinds, brass, the rhythm section and the string section. A recording is included to follow along with the printed scores.


Behind Bars

Behind Bars

Author: Elaine Gould

Publisher: Faber Music Ltd

Published: 2016-08-17

Total Pages: 694

ISBN-13: 0571590039

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Behind Bars is the indispensable reference book for composers, arrangers, teachers and students of composition, editors, and music processors. In the most thorough and painstakingly researched book to be published since the 1980s, specialist music editor Elaine Gould provides a comprehensive grounding in notational principles. This full eBook version is in fixed-layout format to ensure layout and image quality is consistent with the original hardback edition. Behind Bars covers everything from basic rules, conventions and themes to complex instrumental techniques, empowering the reader to prepare music with total clarity and precision. With the advent of computer technology, it has never been more important for musicians to have ready access to principles of best practice in this dynamic field, and this book will support the endeavours of software users and devotees of hand-copying alike. The author's understanding of, and passion for, her subject has resulted in a book that is not only practical but also compellingly readable. This seminal and all-encompassing guide encourages new standards of excellence and accuracy and, at 704 pages, it is supported by 1,500 music examples of published scores from Bach to Xenakis. This is the full eBook version of the original hardback edition.


A Cappella Arranging 2.0

A Cappella Arranging 2.0

Author: Deke Sharon

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2024-06-03

Total Pages: 447

ISBN-13: 1538172674

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In this highly anticipated sequel to A Cappella Arranging, Deke Sharon and Dylan Bell provide even more tools and insights to help musicians master the craft of a cappella arranging—including new creative principles and theoretical techniques to expand the palate, as well as arranging in various musical genres spanning several decades of music. Since the publication of the original book in 2012, a cappella as a genre has grown enormously. Using conversational yet instructive tone, A Cappella Arranging 2.0: The Next Level picks up where the previous book left off, helping people deepen their a cappella arranging skills. In four parts, the book addresses a variety of topics including: The creative process An advanced understanding of vocal ranges Counterpoint and polyphony Harmonic concepts and techniques Arranging for the studio Live looping arrangements Instrumental idioms Arranging in different styles, including world styles Medleys and mashups This is the perfect resource for taking your a cappella arrangements to the next level.


The Invisible Artist

The Invisible Artist

Author: Richard Niles

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2014-02-06

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781495383465

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"This is an in-depth study of arrangers in pop, analyzing their techniques and revealing their significant contribution to popular music"--Page 4 of cover.


Essentials of Orchestration

Essentials of Orchestration

Author: Dave Black

Publisher: Alfred Publishing Company, Incorporated

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 84

ISBN-13: 9780739060841

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At last, a quick reference orchestration book tailor-made for the classroom musician on a budget. Any teacher, student or professional musician, whether a composer, orchestrator, arranger, performer or enthusiast will find this book full of the most needed information on over 150 instruments. Designed for quick and easy reference, Essentials of Orchestration includes those much-needed instrument ranges, general characteristics, tone quality descriptions, technical pitfalls, useful scoring tips and much more!