A Conductor's Guide to the Choral-Orchestral Works of Emma Lou Diemer

ISBN-13: 9783659487477 / Angielski / Miękka / 2013 / 168 str.

Flory Jennifer Morgan

Opis

Emma Lou Diemer (b. 1927), an accomplished American composer, educator, and performer, has written over 180 choral works. Diemers favorite compositional medium is chorus with orchestral accompaniment. After a biography placing these compositions in context, a summary of her choral output, and a preface to the following chapters; the remainder of the book examines seven of Diemers choral-orchestral works. Each subsequent chapter serves as a guide to a specific piece, with the objective of providing a resource to conductors who might perform these works. This book was written for the purpose of providing pertinent information about each composition: dedication/commissioning data, composers notes, quotes from interviews, correspondence, sources, vocal and instrumental requirements, past performances, encapsulated analysis in tables, special suggestions, performance issues, proposed program notes, bibliography specific to the composition, and discography specific to the composition. Also included are a selected bibliography, an appendix of Diemer choral works not included in Ellen Grolman Schlegels Emma Lou Diemer: A Bio-Bibliography, and an appendix of selected photographs.

O autorze

Dr. Jennifer Flory is a tenured Associate Professor and Director of Choral Activities at Georgia College, where she has taught since 2005. She conducts choral ensembles and teaches music education and conducting courses. She also serves as Graduate Coordinator for the MME program and Director of Music at First Presbyterian Church in Milledgeville.