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Conductor, chorus director, airplane pilot, and educator Margaret Hillis blazed a trail upon which many continue to tread. The first woman to regularly conduct a major symphony orchestra, she was the founder of the Chicago Symphony Chorus and served for 37 years as its first director, winning nine Grammy Awards. But as compelling as what she achieved is how she deftly circumvented the constant barriers in fields where women were not welcome. The author, a longtime colleague and associate, examines how Hillis was able to overcome the many challenges she faced, navigating a career in ways relatable not only to musicians but also to women in all professions. Her journey is an inspiration, a portrait of what it takes to succeed at the highest level in any field.

Margaret Hillis: Unsung Pioneer

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Delve into the composer's world to better understand the artistry of some of today's most respected band music composers. You'll achieve a better perspective of the meaning found in their music, and can guide your band towards a more meaningful performance of their works. Volume 1 includes: James Barnes, Timothy Broege, Mark Camphouse, David Gillingham, David Holsinger, Karel Husa, Timothy Mahr, Francis McBeth, Robert Sheldon, Jack Stamp and Frank Ticheli. Volume 2 includes: Johan de Meij; Julie Giroux; David Maslanka; James Curnow; Donald Grantham; Robert Jager; Pierre La Plante; Philip Sparke; Eric Whitacre and Dana Wilson.

Composers on Composing for Band

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Alfred Music Publishing

Morrissey: Autobiography

Amadeus Press, Inc.

Brahms a Listeners Guide

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Elgar His Life and Times

Indiana University Press

Jelly Roll, Bix, and Hoagy

Chicago Review Press

Stomp and Swerve

Schott Music Distribution

Rodion Shchedrin: Autobiographical Memories

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Wayne Leupold Editions

Silver Fox

Music Sales Corporation

Elvis in His Own Words

Tori Amos Collectibles

Gabriel Faure

Hudson Music

Hudson Music is thrilled to announce a new full-color book in collaboration with Stewart Copeland, Rock 'n' Hall of Famer and drumming legend of the Police. One of the most iconic and influential rock drummers of all time, a book about his work has been sought after by drummers for many years. Now, with Stewart Copeland: Drumming in the Police and Beyond, Hudson Music presents the definitive document. Combining detailed biographical and analytical text, note-for-note drum transcriptions, and many never-before-published photos, this book covers Stewart's body of work, with special emphasis on his legendary drumming in the Police.
 
Created with exclusive interviews and input from Stewart himself, the book presents a look behind the scenes of the recording of each Police album, as well as Stewart's memories of his upbringing in the Middle East, early career in London, touring with the Police, and his perspective on the unique brand of drumming he brought to their classic albums.
 
Each album is documented in detail, and a selection of songs are transcribed and broken down by author Joe Bergamini. Beautiful color photos document all the phases of Stewart's storied career. The book includes a detailed gear section with diagrams of drum setups and specifics on Stewart's equipment and sound, assembled under the supervision of Stewart's longtime drum tech Jeff Seitz.
 
Among the 18 songs analyzed and transcribed are “Roxanne,” “Message in a Bottle,” “Walking on the Moon,” “Don't Stand So Close to Me,” “Spirits in the Material World,” “Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic,” “One World,” “Synchronicity II,” and more. There are also tracks included from Animal Logic, Oysterhead, Gizmodrome, and Stewart's solo work.
 
Whether you're a pro drummer, music enthusiast, or just a fan of the Police, you will be taken on an exciting, informative, and visual journey into the mind and work of the iconic Stewart Copeland in Stewart Copeland: Drumming the the Police and Beyond.

Stewart Copeland - Drumming in the Police & Beyond

That Old Black Magic

Hal Leonard Corporation

A new series from Guitar World magazine! These books feature many articles organized in a logical manner to create a history of the artist or band. Covers their start to current day activities. Some titles include transcriptions of solos or riffs. Metallica, Van Halen, S.R. Vaughn &amp; Kiss!  204 p.

Guitar World Presents Van Halen

This is the second installment in the Modern Drummer Legends series. It includes Alex's 1983, 1993, and 2008 Modern Drummer cover stories along with transcriptions of classic Van Halen tracks, beats, and fills. It also includes a survey of the evolution of his famous live drumkits as well as a deep dive into his unique snare sound and an exclusive brand-new 2020 interview.

Modern Drummer Legends: Alex Van Halen

Blood, Sweat and Tears

A fitting tribute to the troubled genius who revolutionized electric bass playing and bridged the gaps between jazz, R&amp;B, rock and funk. From his early days in R&amp;B club bands through his international stardom with fusion group Weather Report and on to his solo career and tragic death at age 35, this book portrays the life and music of Jaco Pastorius, the self-proclaimed world's greatest bass player. This special anniversary edition features new interviews with Jaco's childhood friends, prominent bass players of Jaco's era and afterward, and girlfriend Teresa Nagell, who was with Jaco in the last few years of his life. Some incidents from the first edition have been further researched and expanded to become full chapters. Exclusive to this edition, the CD features newly revealed music tracks from Jaco's early years along with spoken testimonials from Jaco's friends and colleagues. The book also contains new, never-before-seen photos acquired from the Pastorius estate.  338 p.

Jaco Extraordinary and Tragic

Infinity Publishing

Take Me to a Circus Tent: The Jefferson Airplane Flight Manual

Each year, The Recording Academy (the organization behind the Grammy Awards) honors a handful of musical giants through its Special Merit Awards, which include the Lifetime Achievement Award, Trustees Award, and Technical Grammy Award. And each year, artists and others in the music-making community are invited to write heartfelt tributes to the honorees. These tributes are published in the exclusive Grammy Awards program book distributed to the stars and VIPs in attendance at the Grammy Awards telecast. Sometimes the relationship is obvious (Quincy Jones honoring Michael Jackson), and sometimes the influence is more indirect (Queen's Brian May paying tribute to Doris Day or Patti Smith writing on Jefferson Airplane). This captivating book gathers nearly 20 years' worth of these sometimes touching, sometimes humorous, always inspiring essays. For music fans of all kinds, these essays offer a glimpse into how artists are personally affected by their musical heroes, and the debt of gratitude, influence, and inspiration they owe each other.

A Grammy Salute to Music Legends

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