This book is written from a composer's point of view and is intended to be a reference book for the analysis of arranging techniques. Its aim is to help composers and arrangers improve their compositional skills as well as their understanding of various musical styles. Through a study and analysis of the scores and styles of the master composers, the author gives a broad view of the music of both the past and of the present. This allows the musician to navigate within the contemporary music scene with an essential awareness of and appreciation for all genres of music. The skills and concepts taught in this book will help the aspiring arranger harmonize melodies and write counter-melodies quickly and efficiently utilizing various combinations of instruments and voices, whether for pops orchestra, television, or recordings, according to the demands of modern commercial music.
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40 of 41 people found the following review helpful
Where was this masterful book "Arranging Music For the Real World" when I needed it" As a young "road" musician, early in the stages of arranging, I used to ask reputable arrangers how they had become so knowledgeable and learned to write so well. Unequivocally they all gave the same answer, "I studied and analyzed scores of the 'Masters.'" The author of this excellent book, Vince Corozine, uses this unique concept (the basic principles of arranging and orchestration), as the basis of his book, showing how composers of the past used them and how they effectively may be used today to achieve a fresh contemporary sound. Mr. Corozine has fulfilled his goal admirably, with the inclusion of music of all genres: jazz, symphonic, pop, choral, Broadway, film, and television scores. Not only does he display samples of his own compositions and the "Masters," he demonstrates his works beautifully on a CD which comes with the book. If you feel your arrangements and compositions lack the excitement, tonal color and sophistication that you so desire, then this book is your answer. As a professional musician and music educator, I highly recommend "Arranging Music for the Real World."
25 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Corozine's text has been sorely needed by studying arrangers for quite some time; classical focused books have addressed instrument ranges and effects applicable to those specific instruments through orchestral literature, and commercial ones give little information on practical uses of specific techniques. Corozine's text not only covers these two areas, but also is careful to contrast different treatments of arranging the same music. The accompanying compact disc is very helpful in illustrating Corozine's points. In all, a book I wish I had while studying for my own master's degree in arranging in the mid 1990s. Well done!
34 of 36 people found the following review helpful
I have to admit to some personal bias in posting this review. A few years ago, I commuted from my home in Hampton, Virginia, down to North Carolina to take some composition lessons with Vince Corozine. Vince showed me some preliminary chapters from a book he was working on and asked me to read and make some comments on what he had done. His goal was to discuss contemporary arranging techniques and compare those techniques with the compositional style of the great composers of the western European tradition. I have just finished reading the complete book for the first time and I think that Vince fulfilled his goal admirably. In addition to being a master composer/arranger and an inspiring teacher, Vince is also a warm and generous person. These traits are in full bloom in this book. Along with providing a wealth of information about arranging and composition, the tone of the book reflects Vince's joy of music making and his willingness to share his encyclopedic knowledge of the subject. I especially liked Chapter 6, A Brief Historical Survey of Orchestration, where Vince compares orchestration styles from the Baroque to the Impressionistic periods. Vince has included numerous examples from his own arrangements and original compositions, which reinforces the fact that this is no mere academic exercise. There are abundant musical examples in the text and an accompanying CD, which includes selections, most or all, arranged or composed by Vince. This book is sure to be a welcome addition to the literature , as both a manual of instruction and as a reference work in itself- a great contribution from one of America's outstanding composer/arrangers.
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Arranging Music for The Real World by Vince Corozine
Best, most informative book I've read on music in a while. Take my advice and buy it. I never write reviews for Amazon, but this book is top shelf and deserves it. Read more
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Good Arranging Book
I found this to be an excellent book on arranging for the person new to it or for someone like myself who hasn't done much lately and wishes to get back into it. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Sprkymrt
Great Book!
Great book. Covers the basics and yet is not boring to the experienced musician.
Published on August 4, 2009 by John B. Anthony
Great book
I"ve little experience with orchestration and this book helps, giving solid foundation and there's alot to "get" as a beginner. The attached CD also helps. Read more
Published on October 8, 2008 by Vivian Khor
A great resource
I highly recomend this book to be in your collection if you want to learn arranging and orchestration. It covers alot of ground. Read more
Published on September 14, 2008 by Timothy Henry
For musicians with 2nd yeear theory in college
Excellent text book. Author is disolutioned as to who is reading the book. Tries to explain (in quotes) what you should know about history and theory couses after second year... Read more
Published on July 7, 2008 by Kenneth Collins
Opens the door to a universe of sound
As a rock guitarist who reads and writes music, I bought Arranging Music for the Real World hoping to expand my knowledge and discover new techniques for using brass, woodwinds,... Read more
Published on March 23, 2008 by twangmon
Excellent buy!
Excellent book, lots of examples in the CD. The book gives you tons of useful tips for the working or weekend musician. Read more
Published on November 20, 2006 by DBemolU
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overlapping musical lines, two musical lines, instrumental motion, position voicings, unison violins, instrumental doubling, neighboring tones, oblique motion, achieving variety, two oboes, intonation problems, octave doubling, professional lower, contrary motion, master composers, musical texture, overtone series, alto flutes, harmony notes, alto saxophone, arranging music, musical fabric, dominant seventh chord Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
First Movement, Second Movement, Trumpet Tenor Sax, Nick's Blues, Oboe Vin, All Rights Reserved, Fourth Movement, International Copyright Secured, Aaron Copland, Franz Liszt, Horns Vibes, Les Preludes, Two-Part Invention, Vibes Flugel Horns Tbns, Wilmington Wiggle New!
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overlapping musical lines, two musical lines, instrumental motion, position voicings, unison violins, instrumental doubling, neighboring tones, oblique motion, achieving variety, two oboes, intonation problems, octave doubling, professional lower, contrary motion, master composers, musical texture, overtone series, alto flutes, harmony notes, alto saxophone, arranging music, musical fabric, dominant seventh chord Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
First Movement, Second Movement, Trumpet Tenor Sax, Nick's Blues, Oboe Vin, All Rights Reserved, Fourth Movement, International Copyright Secured, Aaron Copland, Franz Liszt, Horns Vibes, Les Preludes, Two-Part Invention, Vibes Flugel Horns Tbns, Wilmington Wiggle New!
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- Nutcracker Suite in Full Score (Dover Miniature Music Scores) by Peter Ilyitch Tchaikovsky on page 8, page 155, and Back Matter
- Les Preludes and Other Symphonic Poems in Full Score by Franz Liszt on page 21, page 136, and Back Matter
- Violin Concerto (Penguin music scores) by Felix Mendelssohn on page 32, and Back Matter
- Principles of Orchestration (Dover Books on Music) by Nikolay Rimsky-Korsakov on page 127, and Back Matter
- The Marriage of Figaro (Le Nozze di Figaro): Vocal Score by Ruth Martin on page 24, and Back Matter
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