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Adventures of an American Composer
"Selected recordings of Michael Colgrass": p. 217-221.
My Lessons with Kumi
Psychological principles and skills applied to performance and presentation, taught through fictional narrative and lessons/exercises. Michael Colgrass combines neuro-linguistic programming, mime, creativity, hypnosis, psychology and Grotowski physical training in this engaging teaching tale. Nick's encounters with his teacher, Kumi, become one of the most comprehensive self-development chronicles ever written.
The Early Drum-melodic Music of Michael Colgrass and the Evolution of the Colgrass Drum
Abstract: In 1952, Michael Colgrass set precedent in Western art music by prescribing determinate pitch for small, cylindrical drums in his percussion ensemble piece, Improvisation. Over a period of twelve years following Improvisation, Colgrass penned seven more compositions featuring drums tuned to determinate pitches. Collectively defining Colgrass's drum-melodic oeuvre, this music not only challenged traditional perceptions on the musical role of the drum but is also paralleled by significant innovation in the drum-melodic instrument itself. Eventuating in a small, easily portable drum capable of projecting a defined and readily adjustable pitch, it is through Colgrass's early percussion...
Six Unaccompanied Solos for Snare Drum
Written to serve the high school student in contest or the professional in audition, Six Unaccompanied Solos for Snare Drum is a collection of solos written to help student percussionists prepare for the technical and musical demands of contemporary music composers.
A Composer's Insight
A composer's insight: thoughts, analysis and commentary on contemporary masterpieces for wind band, volume 1 - with a foreword by Michael Colgrass- is the first in a five-volume series on major contemporary composers and their works for wind band. Included in this volume are rare, "behind-the-notes" perspectives acquired from personal interviews with each composer. An excellent resource for conductor, composer or enthusiast interested in acquiring a richer musical understanding of the composer's training, compositional approach, musical influences and interpretative ideas.
Seeking Connections
"Three visual metaphors introduce distinct vantage points for viewing music as a school subject: as a separate discipline with clearly defined boundaries that maintain its traditions and subject matter identity; as used instrumentally to address contemporary problems, softening its subject matter distinctions through melding and blending with other subjects; and as a permeable area of study that is both influenced by and in turn influences other areas of human experience. The metaphors suggest orientations to subject matter that are often mirrored in patterns of school organization or reform proposals. The chapter presents an argument for permeability that builds upon a strong subject matter orientation for music while enabling, even advocating, for its expansion into closely related realms of meaning. The chapter establishes the central premise for teachers drawn to an interdisciplinary perspective to music teaching and learning, taking shape and direction from this metaphor of permeability"--
Dictionary of American Classical Composers
The Dictionary of American Classical Composers covers over 650 composers active from the 18th century to today. Covering all classical styles, it offers the most comprehensive overview of key composers in the United States available. Entries include basic biographical information and critical analysis of each composer's key works and ideas. Entries also include worklists and bibliographic information. Whenever possible, the entries will have been checked by the composers themselves to assure greatest possible accuracy. This new edition, completely updated and expanded from the 1984 edition, also includes over 200 historic photographs.
Music at Michigan
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Obituaries in the Performing Arts, 2019
The entertainment world lost many notable talents in 2019, including television icon Doris Day, iconic novelist Toni Morrison, groundbreaking director John Singleton, Broadway starlet Carol Channing and lovable Star Wars actor Peter Mayhew. Obituaries of actors, filmmakers, musicians, producers, dancers, composers, writers, animals and others associated with the performing arts who died in 2019 are included in this edition. Date, place and cause of death are provided for each, along with a career recap and a photograph. Filmographies are given for film and television performers.
