Composition Toolbox: Practical Ideas to Inspire - Softcover

Nelson, Brandon

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1548825395 ISBN 13: 9781548825393

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2017

Synopsis

I've been in your shoes. Staring down a blank piece of manuscript paper, deadline approaching, and no idea how to proceed. As a kind of “insurance policy” against these periodic dry spells, I began to collect different ideas when they came to me and socking them away. (Some have actually turned into my more successful pieces!) That collection of ideas grew over the years into this book. Some of these “prompts” describe a general spirit or direction of a potential piece; others are more prescriptive. The point is to get that pen moving again! Composers of all backgrounds will find something stimulating in these pages!

About this title

About the Author

Brandon Nelson (b. 1982) is an American composer who invites listeners to explore the esoteric, the ephemeral, and other curios of existence from which he finds fertile creative ground. Embracing a wide palette of styles and methods, he is equally at home writing for students as for professionals. A prolific composer who is much sought-after for commissions, his compositions have been performed widely throughout the U.S. and Europe. He holds music degrees from Northern Michigan University and from Central Michigan University, where he studied under David Gillingham and Jose-Luis Maurtua. In addition to his numerous contributions to the chamber repertoire, he has composed widely for concert band, choir, and orchestra. He resides in rural Michigan with his wife, three kids, two cats, and a growing collection of dice.

Edition details

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1548825395
• ISBN 13: 9781548825393
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 78