Composing while Dancing: An Improviserrsquo;s Companion examines the world of improvisational dance and the varied approaches to this art form. By introducing the improvisational strategies of twenty-six top contemporary artists of movement improvisation; Melinda Buckwalter offers a practical primer to the dance form. Each chapter focuses on an important aspect of improvisation including spatial relations; the eyes; and the dancing image. Included are sample practices from the artists profiled; exercises for further research; and a glossary of terms. Buckwalter gathers history; methods; interviews; and biographies in one book to showcase the many facets of improvisational dance and create an invaluable reference for dancers and dance educators.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Frank Erikson is a master of band compositionBy CustomerThis is an excellent manual which reveals many of the insights that Frank Erikson brings to his compositions. If his instructions are followed the result will be optimal resonance from the wind ensemble....and avoidance of unnecessarily "muddy" or unclear/complex textures that work to the disadvantage of composition accessibility to the listener. Although much of the material is basic in nature. if the text is read carefully it will reveal the superior techniques that Frank Erikson demonstrated in his work. Multiple examples are provided from Eriksons compositions. Of particular interest are Eriksons instructions on transcribing piano and orchestral pieces for band. In the introduction Erikson mentions a proposed second volume which was to be more focused on original composition. as apposed to arranging. It is unfortunate that this second volume never was completed and/or published....although much of what he recommends in this volume can be applied to original compositions for band.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Frank Erickson does a great job of explaining the subtleties and nuances of scoring ...By Dark Majic 007Frank Erickson does a great job of explaining the subtleties and nuances of scoring for band. more specifically for wind ensembles and symphonic band. This is a handy book to have as a reference guide for newer composers. and would be a great source for music composition students. The book explains voicing. range. color. layering. etc. and Erickson provides many of his own works which he analyzes and shows how and why he voiced the way he did. I found the book most helpful when I encounter voicing areas in my own band works where I am concerned about muddiness or where I want to clarity in certain passages. Even though there is software nowadays that can address these issues. this book is still very relevant for composers who enjoy the skill of writing music for band and would like a some different aspects on great scoring. Just be mindful. this book should not be used to replace proper training and practice as it assumes the reader is knowlgeable in the basics of composition.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Fills the holeBy Shari ParkerI was a little frustrated after looking through classic books on orchestration (e.g. Berlioz. Jacobs). that they were not as helpful for band as you might think. This book fit the bill nicely in making the approach to arranging for band clear and concise. It explains how to treat the different sections of the wind ensemble. rather than as additions to strings.
