Contemporary Choral Arranging
About this ebook
· arranges concepts in a variety of styles to include traditional, sacred, and popular;
· emphasize instrumental accompaniment for the choral arrangement, including small ensembles;
· adapts to both individual and classroom use as an extension of theory and/or arranging programs;
· includes numerous examples and complete arrangements from published literature to illustrate all styles and techniques discussed;
· uses a sound pedagogical organization leading logically from the simple to the most sophisticated arranging concepts and techniques.
About the author
Arthur E. Ostrander (PhD, Indiana University) is professor emeritus at Ithaca College and served as dean of the Ithaca College School of Music from 1985-2008. He is the co-author of Music Sources.
Dana Wilson (PhD., Eastman School of Music) is professor emeritus at the Ithaca College School of Music, where he was the Charles A. Dana Professor of Music. His compositions have been performed throughout the U.S., Europe, and East Asia.
