{"product_id":"marching-band-arranging-methods-materials-techniques-paperback","title":"Marching Band Arranging: Methods, Materials, Techniques - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eWilliam Spencer-Pierce\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConversational in style and full of practical advice, this user-friendly book takes the reader step-by-step through the process of writing effective arrangements that will make any band sound better. Over 150 musical examples illustrate the dozens of practical tips and techniques presented. Chapters include Fundamentals, Notation Basics, Basic Scoring, Form, The Wind Section, The Percussion Section, Working Procedure, Special Effects, The Jazz Idiom, and Getting A Big Sound With Smaller Groups. An Appendix includes information on copyright issues, suggested reading, and three arrangements with annotations by the author. Pencil-and-paper procedures are outlined, along with tips and techniques for using MIDI and computer notation software to input, score, print, and record. Detailed without being too technical, \"Marching Band Arranging\" is an excellent reference for both aspiring writers and for directors searching for ways to improve their group.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA graduate of the Indiana University School of Music, William Spencer-Pierce maintains a full-time schedule of teaching, writing, and adjudication. In addition to teaching instrumental and vocal music, Mr. Spencer-Pierce has written hundreds of arrangements for the educational market and has served as an arranger and consultant for over 70 school districts nationwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 156\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.33 x 10 x 8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 10, 2008\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47469102661881,"sku":"9781438266411","price":33.68,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/RTRIVHNQZXhJeFNEd0Z1WTZPZktZQT09.webp?v=1772478725","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/marching-band-arranging-methods-materials-techniques-paperback","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}