Full scores and in-depth analysis of contemporary, large ensemble works by six Grammy-nominated composers: Following in the footsteps of Rayburn Wright's seminal work, Inside the Score, this book gives a guided tour into the techniques and musical concepts in these six scores by masters of large ensemble jazz writing.This immense labor of love includes:##Analysis of the lead sheet reductions of each song##Annotated full scores with special features extracted in concert pitch for easier realization##Biographies of and interviews with the artists, exploring each one's creative process##A link to free software - Orchestrators ToolKit - an invaluable aid for composers##Recordings readily available for all scores##Spiral-bound, 9x12 format for easy reading on a music stand or piano rack##Over 400 pages!
Full scores and in-depth analysis of contemporary, large ensemble works by six Grammy-nominated composers: Following in the footsteps of Rayburn Wright's seminal work, Inside the Score, this book gives a guided tour into the techniques and musical concepts in these six scores by masters of large ensemble jazz writing.This immense labor of love includes:##Analysis of the lead sheet reductions of each song##Annotated full scores with special features extracted in concert pitch for easier realization##Biographies of and interviews with the artists, exploring each one's creative process##A link to free software - Orchestrators ToolKit - an invaluable aid for composers##Recordings readily available for all scores##Spiral-bound, 9x12 format for easy reading on a music stand or piano rack##Over 400 pages!