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Malcolm Forsyth (1936-2011) was a musical legend: a much-loved
composer, performer, teacher, and mentor. Reflections on Malcolm
Forsyth presents a captivating and approachable portrait of one of
Canada's finest modern composers. Readers will discover both public
and private sides to the man and gain fresh insights from critical
assessments of a broad range of Forsyth's compositions, his
continuing popular appreciation, and his lasting influence on the
next generation of musicians and music scholars. Drawing from the
perspectives of leading scholars, composers, and musicians, as well
as on those of family, friends, students, and colleagues,
Reflections on Malcolm Forsyth honours the rich life and cultural
significance of this exceptional creative mind. It is important
reading for music students and researchers, professional
performers, and anyone who loves contemporary music. Contributors:
Tommy Banks, Allan Gordon Bell, Nora Bumanis, Robin Elliott, Amanda
Forsyth, Valerie Forsyth, Allan Gilliland, Carl Hare, Mary I.
Ingraham, Edward Jurkowski, Ryan McClelland, John McPherson,
Fordyce C. (Duke) Pier, Roxane Prevost, Kathy Primos, Tanya
Prochazka, Leonard Ratzlaff, Rayfield Rideout, Robert C. Rival,
Julia Shaw, Dale Sorensen, Christopher Taylor
A group of resourceful kids start "solution-seekers.com," a website
where "cybervisitors" can get answers to questions that trouble
them. But when one questioner asks the true meaning of Christmas,
the kids seek to unravel the mystery by journeying back through the
prophecies of the Old Testament. What they find is a series of "S"
words that reveal a "spectacular story " With creative characters,
humorous dialogue and great music, The "S" Files is a children's
Christmas musical your kids will love performing.
The Educated Listener: A New Approach to Music Appreciation helps
students develop the skills they need to creatively and
intelligently discuss and listen to classical music. Readers will
learn about the musical genres, forms, and techniques used by
composers of classical music, which will help them become educated
listeners. Section One of the text presents readers with basic
information regarding the basic elements of music, including
rhythm, tempo, and dynamics; the instruments and voice types used
in music; and the most common ensembles of music, such as choirs,
bands, and orchestras. The remaining sections focus on specific
time periods and delve into the compositional and performance
techniques, musical forms and genres, and composers that were
important and influential. These sections explore the music of the
Middle Ages, Renaissance, Baroque Era, Classical Era, Romantic Era,
Twentieth Century, and Contemporary Era. The third edition features
tables highlighting historical context, a much-expanded index, new
images, and fresh material regarding contemporary music. With an
accessible approach, The Educated Listener is an ideal textbook for
courses in music appreciation or music history.
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