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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...

Jazz and Blues: Crossroads and Evolution

Author(s): Jeremy Brown

Jazz and Blues: Crossroads and Evolution is meant to address the American musical traditions from a couple of different perspectives.  It examines culture--how jazz and blues mirrored the changes and movements of the American people throughout the 20th century.  And it takes the purely musical view—...

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...

Singing for Life

Author(s): Elliot Jones

 eBook Version You will receive access to this electronic text and the accompanying Rhapsody subscription via email after using the shopping cart above to complete your purchase.  Singing is one of the greatest joys of life! As long as there have been people, there have been songs. Now its our ...

Contemporary Art Culture

Author(s): Clayton Funk

Contemporary Art Culture is about artists and musicians and the social and cultural conditions around them.Contemporary Art Culture is organized according to two questions: "How do we see artworks and hear musical works?" and "When is art and music 'the real thing'?"Includes listening assignment for...

Supplemental Problems for Elementary Chemistry

Author(s): Keith S Anliker

Supplemental Problems for Elementary Chemistry is designed to be a companion to the assigned homework problems from the textbook and to other problems provided by your instructor. These problems cover many of the key concepts that are encountered in an introductory college-level chemistry course, pa...