Choral Composition: A Handbook for Composers, Arrangers, Conductors, and Singers [Hardcover]

Robert Stephan Hines (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0313315884 | ISBN-13: 978-0313315886 | Publication Date: June 30, 2001

This comprehensive handbook details the fundamentals and forms of choral composition and expands upon the coverage and number of topics in Archibald T. Davison's 1945 classic text Choral Composition. Historical trends in choral composition are traced with a special emphasis on the profusion of changes that occurred throughout the twentieth century, particularly since 1950. Early chapters focus on characteristics of voice, notation, text, devices, part writing, a cappella and instrumental accompaniments, and choral forms. Hines goes on to analyze the utilization of soloists and choruses with instrumental chamber ensembles, orchestra, and the role of the chorus in opera, operetta, musicals, and music theater. A final chapter addresses practical concerns: music publication and how the artist can function effectively in that world.

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.,."this book fills a much-needed void in choral music, especially as a resource book for composition majors and composers...Hines has, in a most encyclopedic, expansive, and yet incredibly succinct way, succeeded marvelously, filling in previous gaps in history and compositional style."-Choral Review

Book Description

Details the fundamentals and forms of choral composition and expands upon the coverage of Archibald T. Davison's 1945 classic text, Choral Composition.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 296 pages
• Publisher: Greenwood (June 30, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0313315884
• ISBN-13: 978-0313315886
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.5 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #760,946 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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