The Music Man stands as one of the greatest achievements in American musical theatre, but few know about its rocky beginnings and the against-all-odds success story of its creator Meredith

Music Production: A Manual for Producers, Composers, Arrangers, and Students, Third Edition serves as a comprehensive road map for navigating the continuous transformations in the music industry

Countless great songs are based on riffs – catchy guitar phrases that repeat until they're seared into your brain forever – or snappy chord sequences as memorable as any melody. Riffs get people

This resource introduces users to the power of Media Composer software and marks the first steps toward developing core skills in video editing. The book covers the basic principles you'll need to complete

This resource introduces users to the power of Pro Tools software and marks the first steps toward developing core skills in audio production. The book covers the basic principles you'll need to complete a

Modern-day cabaret does much more than preserve the Great American songbook - it also promotes and fosters a new generation of American composers. Creating a vibrant musical and theatrical experience, this

Music for groups of voices and solo voices (both with and without instruments) is outlined in this book, including music for the church and the theater, music for the court and the chamber, and music in

Chamber music offers the singer a unique opportunity for focused collaboration with instrumentalists. A comprehensive guide to the genre, this book discusses choosing repertoire, communicating with wind and

Shining a light on the history and life of the blues, this book explores essential elements that contribute to the authentic blues sound and guides readers through mastering this art form. It provides

A concise handbook for those who want to learn more about light opera, this book discusses Viennese operetta, English comic opera, French opera bouffe, and Spanish zarzuela. Includes detailed information on

From amateur collegiate a cappella groups to professional ensembles like Straight No Chaser and Pentatonix, contemporary a cappella has exploded onto the world pop music scene. This book combines historical

Veteran barbershop singers provide a guide for those who have never experienced barbershop as well as for experienced barbershoppers who want to increase their knowledge of the style. This book outlines a

The perfect entry point for those just starting on their singing careers, this book looks at a variety of mainly American and British traditional music styles as well as folk revival. It gives an

Devoted to the rich heritage of country singing and thoroughly examining the techniques of singing in a country style, this book includes song types and structure, instrumentation, performing on stage and

A guided tour through the art and science of jazz vocal styles, this book looks at the role of improvisation and the unique ways jazz incorporates conversational delivery, rhythmic phrasing, and melodic

The second in the So You Want to Sing series, this book is for those seeking their fortunes in pop/rock performance. Includes specialized techniques for singing rock 'n' roll and gives readers a

All aspects of singing are covered here, including auditioning, performance anxiety, score preparation, practice and performance tips, business etiquette, and many other important topics for the advanced

Offering an overview of sacred singing in the Judeo-Christian tradition, this book includes Jewish cantorial music, Gregorian chant, choral traditions, post-Vatican II Catholic music, and contemporary

Singing can be a healthy activity for people of every age and can be done through each season of life if the singer and singing teacher appropriately adjust expectations. This presents chapters on the

Welcoming singers of all backgrounds, this book explores the folk-song roots of spirituals and their transformation into choral and solo vocal concert repertoire. Featuring key composers and pioneers of the

Written by women to advocate for the inclusion of these often neglected works, this important resource provides a historical and contemporary perspective on women composers. Including discussion on the

Over the past 20 years, approaches to singing contemporary commercial music have exploded, resulting in many schools of technique. This book presents a compendium of approaches to non-classical singing with

World music styles have been making increasing inroads into Western popular music, musical theater, and choral concerts. An essential compendium of these genres, this volume provides technical approaches to

Welcoming singers to a variety of methods, this collection allows them to explore each option's history and application to singing and determine which methods best meet their needs as performers. This