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Wind Chamber Music

by Barbera Secrist-Schmedes
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Overview

Wind Chamber Music, Volume 2, lists works currently available in print for wind chamber ensembles of two to sixteen winds (flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, French horn). Written by one of the foremost authorities on woodwind chamber music, this comprehensive, annotated guide lists more than 2,500 chamber pieces. Information is provided about each composition including composer name, nationality, birth and death dates; title, arranger, composition or copyright date, publisher, instrumentation, length, difficulty level; and general information about the composition or the composer. Written by one of the foremost authorities on woodwind chamber music, every library and wind ensemble should have a copy of this comprehensive guide. Whether researching a program of music from a specific ethnic group, identifying the mainstream repertoire, searching for works appropriate for students or just looking for a fun-filled piece for a pops concert, this book will prove invaluable to music teachers, professional and amateur musicians and music students.

Synopsis

Wind Chamber Music, lists works currently available in print for wind chamber ensembles of two to sixteen winds (flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, French horn). Written by one of the foremost authorities on woodwind chamber music, this comprehensive, annotated guide lists more than 2,500 chamber pieces.

About the Author, Barbera Secrist-Schmedes

Barbera Secrist-Schmedes, founding artistic director of the highly acclaimed Pandean Players wind quintet, has been a professional musician and arts administrator for twenty years.

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Editorials

Music Educators Journal

This book provides an excellent resource for teachers, professional musicians, and students who are seeking wind chamber music to perform. It is arranged in an easy-to-read and succinct format. Secrist-Schmedes also provides an extensive list of music publishers with contact information and a Web site address, if available.

Music Educators Journal (MENC)

This book provides an excellent resource for teachers, professional musicians, and students who are seeking wind chamber music to perform. It is arranged in an easy-to-read and succinct format. Secrist-Schmedes also provides an extensive list of music publishers with contact information and a Web site address, if available.

American Reference Books Annual (ARBA)

...fine coverage of twentieth-century composers.

Reference and Research Book News

A handy guide listing works in print for wood wind quintet and piano with two to five wind instruments...

American Reference Books Annual

...fine coverage of twentieth-century composers.

Book Details

Published
October 1, 2002
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Pages
318
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780810842465

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