The Crisis of Classical Music in America by Robert Freeman focuses on solutions for the oversupply of classically trained musicians in America; problem that grows ever more chronic as opportunities for classical musicians to gain full-time professional employment diminishes year upon year. An acute observer of the professional music scene; Freeman argues that music schools that train our future instrumentalists; composers; conductors; and singers need to equip their students with the communications and analytical skills they need to succeed in the rapidly changing music scene. This book maps a broad range of reforms required in the field of advanced music education and the organizations responsible for that education.Featuring a foreword by Leonard Slatkin; music director of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra; The Crisis of Classical Music in America speaks to parents; prospective and current music students; music teachers and professors; department deans; university presidents and provosts; and even foundations and public organizations that fund such music programs. This book reaches out to all of these stakeholders and argues for meaningful change though wide-spread collaboration.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Appalachian Dulcimer TraditionsBy Donal J. GreeneRalph Lee Smith has done an excellent job on this book. It is evident that there is a mountain of research behind his narrative. The book is an easy and interesting read on the history of the Appalachian Dulcimer. While it is almost entirely an historical narrative; it is not in the least dry nor boring. I found it to be well written; informative and in some spots a bit humorous. I have lived my entire life in WV surrounded by old time music; enjoying the folk festivals and playing music with friends; sometimes even on the appalachian dulcimer. Anyone interested in the dulcimer or old time music should read this book.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Outstanding Book for the Dulcimer and Folk Music EnthusiastsBy JeffI have been playing the dulcimer for a year now; and became very interested in its history and origins. Most sources provided very little information until I found this book. This is an outstanding historical treatise on the history of the dulcimer that absolutely does not read like a history book. It is obvious that the author; Ralph Lee Smith; has a deep affection and appreciation for the instrument that I have come to love. I would highly recommend this book to anyone interested in the dulcimer or folk music in general.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A walk through historical discoveryBy louellenThis book takes one on a trip of discovery; following leads and tracing the paths of dulcimer origins; decimination; and development from the early 1800s; maybe before; through the folk revival; to the 21st century. It is a fascinating journey.
