Best Books

Encounter a Lifelong Exploration of Music Through… An emphasis on three fundamental concepts —diversity, change, and developing listening techniques. A focus on the listening process that helps build listening skills founded on a knowledge of a basic music vocabulary. Samples of musical expression from around the world that demonstrate the artistic, social, and economic forces supporting music in our eclectic society. A concentration on the principles of counterpoint and layering. A multi-cultural approach that enriches the learning experience and increases awareness of how various peoples organize sound into music according to their unique tastes, practices, and traditions. A host of listening examples that illustrate the music discussed in the text.