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THE WIND BAND MASTERWORKS OF HOLST VAUGHN WILLIAMS AND GRAINGER

(Meredith Music Resource). With this superb text, Dr. Rapp gives the wind band community both a historical and musical insight into three of its most revered composers. His study of their band works' evolvement through traditional folk music will serve as a fascinating resource, giving both veteran and novice conductors an invaluable understanding of the band repertoire's formative stages.

Paperback: 152 pages

Publisher: MEREDITH MUSIC (March 1, 2005)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 1574630385

ISBN-13: 978-1574630381

Product Dimensions: 7 x 0.5 x 10 inches

Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

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Very interesting and well written book about such important composers for developing and setting standard of wind band repertoire.

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