Teaching music through performance in jazz / compiled and edited by Richard Miles and Ronald Carter ; [contributions by] Ronald Carter, Wynton Marsalis, Ronald C. McCurdy, Ron Modell, Reginald Thomas.

Format Audio (CD)
PublicationChicago : GIA Publications, [2008]
Descriptionxviii, 589 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm
Subjects

Other author/creatorMiles, Richard B., 1951- editor. https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39PCjDqJTbd8twYXQTXwJWXYd
Other author/creatorCarter, Ronald, 1953- editor, contributor. https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39PCjF47WwwjKMdVKyFCcfgJC
Other author/creatorMarsalis, Wynton, 1961- contributor. https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39PBJd87w98DwPYYPjQYTbcfq
Other author/creatorMcCurdy, Ron, contributor.
Other author/creatorModell, Ron, contributor.
Other author/creatorThomas, Reggie, contributor.
Contents Part I: The teaching of music. Why teach jazz / by Wynton Marsalis ; A multi-cultural approach to jazz education / by Ronald Carter ; Rehearsal techniques : a holistic approach integrating composition, improvisation, theory, and cultural considerations in the rehearsal / by Ronald C. McCurdy ; The rhythm section : the band within the band / by Reginald Thomas ; Promoting a high school jazz band / by Ron Modell -- Part II: The jazz band ensemble conductor as teacher. Developing bands ; Intermediate bands ; Advanced bands.
Abstract Teaching Music through Performance in Jazz continues in the best tradition of the Teaching Music series, bringing together insights from top jazz educators and invaluable analysis of the best repertoire published for jazz ensembles of all skill levels. This book is the ideal tool for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the preeminent music for jazz ensembles by seminal jazz composers. In addition, leading jazz educators and musicians contribute chapters on topics such as: "Why Teach Jazz?" by Wynton Marsalis; "A Multi-Cultural approach to Jazz Education" by Ronald Carter; "Rehearsal Techniques: A holistic approach integrating composition, imporovisation, theory, and cultural considerations in the rehearsal" by Ron McCurdy; "The rhythm section: The band within the band" by Reginald Thomas; and "Promoting a high school jazz band" by Ron Modell. In addition, this book includes Teacher Resource Guides to more than 65 of the top jazz charts, broken down into developing, intermediate, and advanced categories. Each Teacher Resource Guide includes vital information on the composer, the composition, historical background, technical requirements, stylistic considerations, musical elements, form and structure, listening suggestions, and additional references. Teaching Music through Performance in Jazz is an essential resource for jazz leaders at all levels and a major contribution to the jazz field. -- from dust jacket
Local noteJOYNER MUSIC LIBRARY BOOK ACCOMPANIED BY SOUND RECORDING LOCATED AT CALL NUMBER: MusicLib CD-5538.
General notePrincipally annotated lists of jazz works organized by grade of difficulty.
General noteRecordings on compact discs available separately.
General note"G-7268."
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and indexes.
Performer Northern Illinois University Jazz Ensemble; Ronald Carter, conductor.
Issued in other formOnline version: Teaching music through performance in jazz. Chicago : GIA Publications, ©2008
ISBN9781579997137
ISBN1579997139
Publisher numberG-7268 GIA Publications

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