Erik Leidzén : band arranger and composer / Ronald W. Holz.

Author/creator Holz, Ronald W.
Format Book
Publication InfoLewiston : E. Mellen Press, ©1990.
Descriptionxxvi, 373 pages, 24 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, portraits, music ; 24 cm.
Subjects

SeriesStudies in the history and interpretation of music ; v. 29
Studies in the history and interpretation of music ; v. 29. ^A231525
Contents Part I. Biographical study. Childhood and student years, 1894-1914 -- The mist of adversity, 1915-1933 -- The making of a name, 1934-1945 -- The mature artist and musical statesman, 1946-1962 -- The man and his personal legacy -- Chronology of important events and selected compositions in the life of Erik Leidzen -- Part II. Musical study. General considerations -- The Goldman and Williams connection -- Concert/wind band transcriptions -- Concert/wind band arrangements -- Original works for concert/wind band, part one: overtures, rhapsodies, miscellaneous forms -- Original works for concert/wind band, part two: chorale preludes, solo features, marches -- Salvation army band literature, part one: selections, song arrangements -- Salvation army band literature, part two: marches, solo features -- Non-band music: instrumental -- Non-band music: vocal -- A current assessment.
Abstract Deals with the life of Erik Leidzen, a band arranger and composer for the Salvation Army who was among the first generation of American musicians to be able to maintain a profession as a writer/arranger of band music.
Local noteLittle-326205--305131020023K
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 349-360) and index.
LCCN 90006059
ISBN0889464723

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Music Closed Stacks - Ask at Circulation Desk ML410.L436 H6 1990 ✔ Available Place Hold