How to Write for Percussion: A Comprehensive Guide to Percussion Composition

Solomon, Samuel Z.

ISBN 10: 0199920362 / ISBN 13: 9780199920365

Published by Oxford University Press, 2016

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: How to Write for Percussion: A Comprehensive Guide to Percussion Composition
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication Date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0199920362
• ISBN 13: 9780199920365
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

How to Write for Percussion is a comprehensive resource that clearly explains and simplifies all issues that percussionists and composers face with respect to each other. Written from a percussionist's perspective, it examines the behind-the-scenes processes to uncover all the tools the composer needs to comfortably create innovative and skilled percussion composition.

About the Author

Samuel Z. Solomon teaches percussion at The Boston Conservatory, Boston University, and The BU Tanglewood Institute. He is author of the acclaimed book, How To Write For Percussion, as well as three books on percussion playing and was curator of two collections of percussion etudes and solos. Solomon is founding member of the Yesaroun' Duo and the Line C3 percussion group, and is principal timpanist of the Amici New York chamber orchestra. Please visit www.szsolomon.com for more.