A collection of exercises, for Flute, arranged by Ralph R. Guenther.

A collection of exercises, for Flute, arranged by Ralph R. Guenther.

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Teachers and flutists at all levels have praised this book, a unique one-stop guide to the flute and its music. The book is organized into four main parts-The Instrument, Performance, The Music, and Repertoire Catalog-and in this Third Edition, Toff has updated the book to reflect technological advancements, new scholarship on baroque flutes; recent developments like those of the contrabass flute; consumers' purchase prices for flutes; and an updated repertoire catalog, index, and appendices.

This collection of piano arrangements features simplified excerpts of well-known orchestral and operatic works by the master composers. Written for the first- or second-year student, the book contains selections in a variety of styles that are representative of the various periods throughout the history of music.

The author also includes an astute musical analysis of each piece, one that casual music lovers can easily appreciate and that musicians and more serious fans will find invaluable. The book also includes basic information such as the various movements of the work, the organization of the chorus and orchestra, and brief historical notes on early performances." "Choral Masterworks will appeal not only to concert goers and CD collectors, but also to this vast multitude of choral performers."--Jacket.

"Masterworks of 20th-Century Music" introduces more than one hundred of the greatest compositions by world-renowned composer that have entered the standard orchestral repertory. The author surveyed dozens of major American orchestras to focus on those works that an average audience member is most likely to hear. Concertgoers who are intimated by the modern repertoire finally have a single resource that will help them understand and enjoy it. Like an educated guide, he walks the listener through the piece, explaining how all the elements come together to form a unified whole. This book serves the general reader interested in 20th-century music, plus students, teachers, and scholars.