books by Scarecrow Press     books:       Orchestral Music: A Handbook13 reviews David Daniels The Scarecrow Press, Inc., 2005 Orchestral Music is a must! The fourth edition of Daniels' handbook is a must for anyone involved in selecting repertoire for the symphony orchestra. The appendices are extremely helpful, the precise instrumentation for percussion and auxilary instruments is valuable, and the listing of nationality, birth/death dates and places for the composers is useful. This handbook is truly a time-saving and informative reference work.             Craft of Piano Playing: A New Approach to Piano Technique7 reviews Alan Fraser The Scarecrow Press, Inc., 2003 Unique and valuable Many people just love music, and I do, too. While I have practiced pretty diligently since childhood, I've always been a very poor pianist. Last year, it was so bad that two guests at my house asked me very strenuously to play (seeing the pianos in the room). My playing was so abominable that they had to ask me to stop only a few measures in (I warned them). So, loving music isn't enough. My ...             Theatre as Human Action: An Introduction to Theatre Arts Thomas S. Hischak The Scarecrow Press, Inc., 2005 Through the use of four model plays--Macbeth, Our Town, A Raisin in the Sun, and Rent--this textbook informs the student about theatre arts, stimulates interest in the art form, leads to critical thinking about theatre, and prepares the student to be a more informed and critical theatregoer. Structured into seven chapters, each looking at a major area or artist--and concluding with the audience and the students themselves--this textbook looks at ...             Comedy Writing Workbook5 reviews Gene Perret Scarecrow Press, 1994 You can it for granted This book is called Comedy Writing Workbook and that it's excatly what it is: A workbook. I would almost guarantee that you find at least one exercise per section that makes sense to you. Doing these exercises will improve your skills. You will write better and think faster. You may even become funnier, one never knows. This is the right book for people who think comedy is a craft.             Singing with Your Whole Self: The Feldenkrais Method and Voice6 reviews Elizabeth Blades-Zeller The Scarecrow Press, Inc., 2002 One of my top 5 favorite books of all time This book is already one of my top five favorite books of all time, quite remarkable given I've only had it a few weeks. This book is a book about how to relax and sing with less tension in the voice. There are no "singing lessons" in the book and it won't teach you how to sing. Instead there are lessons based on the "Feldenkrais Method" of physical therapy, which is technique of gaining more ...             The Functional Unity of the Singing Voice5 reviews Barbara Doscher The Scarecrow Press, Inc., 1994 Excellent overview of vocal mechanism The book gives a comprehensive look at all the physiological aspects of singing, including the mechanisms of breathing, phonation, and resonance. It also addresses posture, anatomy of the larynx, and other related topics. It is a great book for anyone planning to teach any type of singing. I also recommend McKinney's Diagnoses and Corrections of Vocal Faults as a companion book.             Where the Dark and the Light Folks Meet: Race and the Mythology, Politics, and Business of Jazz (Studies in ...3 reviews Randall Sandke The Scarecrow Press, Inc., 2010 Provocative, essential, honest reading - no academic tripe here Randy Sandke has accomplished something that heretofore seemed impossible: he has written a concise history of jazz and made it compelling, insightful, engaging, original, and well-sourced while skillfully weaving greater issues (social, political, financial) seamlessly into the mix. A must for anyone who is truly interested in the authentic history of jazz.             Zombie Culture: Autopsies of the Living Dead2 reviews Shawn McIntosh The Scarecrow Press, Inc., 2008 BRAINS! Zombie Culture This book covers the evolution of the Zombie in cinema, from a mindless slave of voodoo magic to a mindless reanimated corpse that hungers for the flesh of the living. It examines some of the deeper meanings behind the Zombie, and why they scare us so much. It'll make you shamble around the house, moaning for more reading!             The American Dictionary of Criminal Justice: Key Terms and Major Court Cases3 reviews Dean John Champion The Scarecrow Press, Inc., 2004 Criminal Justice Dictionary I am enjoying the use of this Dictionary. Words that are not defined in the Criminal Justice book I am currently reading for my studies are easily found in this dictionary. Towards the back of the book there is a section devoted to U.S. Supreme Court Cases. These cases are in alphabetical order, and there is even a guide to assist those who are not familiar with the reading citations. This ...             Radical Reads 2: Working with the Newest Edgy Titles for Teens Joni Richards Bodart The Scarecrow Press, Inc., 2010 Radical Reads 2 picks up where the first volume left off, featuring 101 radical young adult books that have come out since its publication. Author Joni Richards Bodart defends their inclusion in library collections and school curricula after introducing each book with lists of characters and major themes. She also suggests a number of _booktalk_ and book report ideas, also identifying books with mature themes in her _risks_ section. Included as ...             Foundations of Diatonic Theory: A Mathematically Based Approach to Music Fundamentals1 review Timothy A. Johnson The Scarecrow Press, Inc., 2008 Diatonic set theory: a little math-lots of potential answers Part of the Mathematics Across the Curriculum series, Foundations of Diatonic Theory IS mathematically based, but only requires basic math skills. While it claims to serve as a intro or basic music theory text, the first few chapters do not introduce interval names and thus require prior knowledge. On the other hand, it introduces relatively little mathematical skills such as greatest common ...             The Athletic Musician: A Guide to Playing Without Pain3 reviews Barbara Paull, Christine Harrison The Scarecrow Press, Inc., 1999 READ THIS AND START PLAYING AGAIN. THERE IS HOPE! After a year of computer/instrument tendonitis, I FINALLY found this book, which really gave a lot of good, CURRENT information. Better yet, I made the pilgrimage to see Dr. Paull in Stouffville, Ontario. It was worth the 10-hour drive. She gave me a lot of important information that contradicted a lot of misinformation given to me by well-intentioned doctors, chiropractors, massage ...             A Guide to Research in Music Education, 5th Edition3 reviews Lawrence Ferrara The Scarecrow Press, Inc., 2004 book for masters course Good price for a master's course book. A bit difficult to understand at times.             Phonetic Readings of Songs and Arias2 reviews Berton Coffin The Scarecrow Press, Inc., 1994 A Great Tool for Classical Singers The information contained in Phoenetic Readings of Songs and Arias is an absolutely necessary tool for every student of classical vocal repertoire. Not only do the authors understand what the novice singer needs, in terms of word order and pronounciation, but the information is also a very handy reference for the advanced singer and teacher. The best thing about this volume is that ...             Writing Classified and Unclassified Papers for National Security: A Scarecrow Professional Intelligence ... James S. Major The Scarecrow Press, Inc., 2009 Writing Classified and Unclassified Papers for National Security is designed to serve as a style guide for those in the intelligence profession and for those aspiring to that career and pursuing studies in intelligence, national security, homeland security, or homeland defense. It provides essential information and guidelines regarding the preparation of written products to satisfy the intended consumers. This desktop reference is essential for ...             Clarinet Secrets: 52 Performance Strategies for the Advanced Clarinetist2 reviews Michele Gingras The Scarecrow Press, Inc., 2006 Can YOU keep 52 secrets? Looking for a quick fix to some really annoying clarinet problems? Now you can surely relax, because Michèle Gingras is here to save the day. In size, this book is smaller than your average method of study, but in content, look out! She has divided her book into 7 sections of 52 secrets for common technical and musical issues in clarinet practice and repertoire. Gingras' writing is very "to the ...             An Introduction to Intelligence Research and Analysis (Scarecrow Professional Intelligence) Jerome Clauser The Scarecrow Press, Inc., 2008 Since the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on United States soil, the intelligence community has been scrutinized on how it performs its functions. Consequently, the 9/11 Commission made several recommendations on how to improve the quality of intelligence analysis. Those charges and the United States' involvement in a war in Iraq have spawned additional charges of the politicization of intelligence. All this is being played out as the ...             David Lynch: Beautiful Dark (Scarecrow Filmmakers Series)4 reviews Greg Olson The Scarecrow Press, Inc., 2008 Beautiful Dark - A work of art... Simply put, the book, "Beautiful Dark" by Greg Olson is a work of art. Even though I had seen it coming for years now, I never expected it to affect me the way it did. I have to admit, that for years, being a long time fan of Lynch, I have read practically every Lynch related book, news article, and watched every interview that I could possibly get my hands on. After reading this book, I was ...             The New Broadway Song Companion: An Annotated Guide to Musical Theatre Literature by Voice Type and Song Style David P. DeVenney The Scarecrow Press, Inc., 2009 This volume presents a comprehensive listing of the musical numbers from over 300 Broadway shows. Each song is annotated with the name of the character who sings it, the voice type, the exact vocal range, and a description of the song style. A set of six indexes allows access to this music by voice type (soprano, baritone, etc.), song style (uptempo, ballad, etc.), vocal arrangement (duets, trios, chorus, etc.), and composer and lyricist.             Sondheim on Music: Minor Details and Major Decisions7 reviews Mark Eden Horowitz The Scarecrow Press, Inc., 2002 Thank you Mark Horowitz! Mark Horowitz is a genius of one kind, writing about a genius of another kind.... We have had the privilege of working with Mark at his home base at the Library of Congress - he is beyond well-versed in all things Sondheim and you can tell when you're reading this terrific book. 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