The Composer's Handbook - Vol. 1 - A do-it-yourself approach combining "trick of the trade" and other techniques with step-by-step guides to projects - ( ED 12405 ) - Softcover

Bruce Cole

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0946535809 ISBN 13: 9780946535804

Publisher: Schott Music Ltd, 1996

Synopsis

Anyone who can pick up a pencil can draw.

Anyone who can sing or play an instrument can compose.

The Composer's Handbook is a step-by-step guide to the composition of melody, harmony, form and texture and cover styles and techniques from plain chant to minimalism, rock and club dance.

- For composer's aged 11-18. - Games and groupwork for beginners - Projects for the more advanced - Illustrations and worked examples of complete pieces.

About this title

About the Author:

Bruce Cole studied composition at the Royal Academy of Music with Sir Harrison Birtwhistle and has pursued a joint career as a composer and teacher. He has taught at most levels from pre-school to postgraduate including teacher training, and work with young people with special educational needs and young offenders. His work as a composer has included orchestral commissions, scores for film, television, theatre, dance and new circus. He has been composer-in-residence to two education authorities and has worked on the education programmes of many orchestras.

Bruce Cole is currently Fellow in Community Music at the University of York and Chief Examiner to a national examination board.

About this edition

• Publisher: Schott Music Ltd
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 0946535809
• ISBN 13: 9780946535804
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 226