The winds of change : the evolution of the contemporary American wind band/ensemble and its conductor / Frank L. Battisti.

Author/creator Battisti, Frank L.
Format Book
EditionFirst edition.
Publication InfoGalesville, MD : Meredith Music Publications, ©2002.
Descriptionxvi, 412 pages ; 23 cm
Subjects
Bands (Music)--United States. --History. --20th century.
Band music--United States. --20th century. --History and criticism.
Wind ensembles--United States. --20th century. --History and criticism.

Contents Part 1: Development, history, literature -- Beginnings: 16th through the 19th century -- The twentieth century -- Innovations (1952-1959) -- The change -- Change and growth (1960-1974) -- Expansion and new connections (1975-1989) -- Two different worlds and exposures (1990-1994) -- The final five years of the twentieth century (1995-1999) -- Commissioning (1945-1999) -- The contemporary wind band/ensemble -- Repertoire establishment and program planning -- The American school band (1945-1999) -- Part 2: Essays on topics important to contemporary wind band/ensemble conductors -- A "Taste" for quality (1999) -- Expression and emotion (1998) -- For the advancement of the wind band/ensemble: Strike up the orchestra! (2000) -- Beyond music teaching and conducting: leadership (1998) -- The Pulitzer prize in music (1999) -- Part 3: 20th century review and 21st century agenda -- What leaders think -- Challengers -- Discography.
Abstract This expansion on Battistis The Twentieth Century American Wind Band/Ensemble includes discussions on the contribution of important wind band/ensemble personalities and organizations, and provides important information on hundreds of compositions for this medium. Challenges facing the 21st century wind band/ ensemble conductor including training and development are also discussed.
Bibliography noteIncludes discography (pages 285-304), bibliographical references (pages 359-372), and index.
LCCN 2002103567
ISBN0634045229 (pbk.)

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