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This text serves to familiarize students with the diverse styles that emerged in 20th-century music by presenting a selection of essential listening examples. Composed in a clear and accessible manner, the author starts by exploring twenty inquiries related to "New Music" and subsequently navigates through a rich array of compositions, effectively animating the significance and essence of twentieth-century music.
This leading textbook for the Fundamentals of Music course effectively addresses the challenge of accommodating students' varying skill levels. Authored by the internationally acclaimed composer William Duckworth, the book is structured into 11 succinct chapters, each accompanied by 11 supplementary appendices that provide additional resources for both teachers and students seeking further instruction. Emphasizing practical skill development, Duckworth includes numerous clear examples to illustrate fundamental concepts. To enhance learning, the text incorporates both written and aural exercises, allowing students to creatively engage with the material in authentic musical contexts.
This delightful compilation features ten classical masterpieces, reimagined for a jazzy, swing solo piano by Steve Calderone. Pianists will enjoy the complete performances included on the accompanying CD, which showcases each arrangement. Among the selections are Chopin's Sixty Second Swing, inspired by the Minute Waltz, Op. 64, No. 1; Wolfgang's Late Night Music, derived from Mozart's A Little Night Music, K. 525; and Ludwig's Lunar Light Lindy, based on Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata, Op. 27, No. 2. Additional highlights include Peter Can Share, Too, from Tschaikovsky's Piano Concerto in B-Flat minor, and Brahm's Bedtime Bounce, adapted from Brahms' Lullaby, Op. 49, No. 4.
