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    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

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3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
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Marching Band Arranging: Methods, Materials, Techniques

Marching Band Arranging: Methods, Materials, Techniques

Spencer-Pierce, William

Paperback

Music Composition

ISBN10: 1438266413
ISBN13: 9781438266411
Publisher: Createspace
Published: Sep 10 2008
Pages: 156
Weight: 0.71
Height: 0.33 Width: 8.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
Conversational in style and full of practical advice, this user-friendly book takes the reader step-by-step through the process of writing effective arrangements that will make any band sound better. Over 150 musical examples illustrate the dozens of practical tips and techniques presented. Chapters include Fundamentals, Notation Basics, Basic Scoring, Form, The Wind Section, The Percussion Section, Working Procedure, Special Effects, The Jazz Idiom, and Getting A Big Sound With Smaller Groups. An Appendix includes information on copyright issues, suggested reading, and three arrangements with annotations by the author. Pencil-and-paper procedures are outlined, along with tips and techniques for using MIDI and computer notation software to input, score, print, and record. Detailed without being too technical, Marching Band Arranging is an excellent reference for both aspiring writers and for directors searching for ways to improve their group.

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