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An Introduction to Art Music

Author(s): Brad DeRoche

An Introduction to Art Music takes readers through the world of art music–AKA “classical” music–from basic terminology to periods, styles and composers. Written by a music educator rather than a musicologist, it presents information in a way that is accessible to the novice learner but should also b...

The History of Music Expounded in Verse (or The Musical High Points, but Metered, and Terse)

Author(s): Allen Webber

The History of Music begins with a coverage of the elements of music, including musical instruments and the singing voice. It then continues with a chronological coverage of musical style, important genres, composers, performers, and forms. This chronological survey begins with selected Biblical ref...

Public Speaking and Responsibility in a Changing World

Author(s): Dorothy W. K. Ige, Lori L. Montalbano

We live in an exciting, yet complicated information age. Our era calls for critical thinkers who are willing and able to communicate well toward the twin goals of human survival and career thriving on a connected globe. Thus, public speaking skills are important. Critical thinking and communicati...

Understanding an Afrocentric World View: Introduction to Optimal Psychology

Author(s): Linda Myers

Understanding an Afrocentric World View: Introduction to an Optimal Psychology stands as a groundbreaking and timeless classic in the field of Africana Studies, Psychology, and Human Development. Its reverberating in-depth analysis of and prescriptive cure for racism and other societal isms identifi...