This book is a guide to composing and arranging for for several different music ensembles as described in the title. It is not a textbook, it is simply a guide. The book begins with an explanation of how melody lines can be constructed and the mechanics of counterpoint. Intervals in music, being the building blocks of harmony are explained together with different instrument voicing possibilities. Ranges for the majority of instruments, including practical ranges are included together with voice ranges and drums and percussion notation.
The book contains twelve full scores, nine original pieces and three arrangements, all copyright protected, together with digital audio recordings available as audio files which can be downloaded. These scores can therefore be read whilst listening to the recordings. All these pieces include a basic analysis as they progress from point to point, marked by rehearsal letters.
WIND BAND
Concert March no.1 – Harry Ledger
Carnival Town – Harry Ledger
Theme from Swan Lake P. Tchaikovsky Arr.Harry Ledger
ORCHESTRA
A Last Fairwell – Harry Ledger
Laschia Ch’io Pianga – GF Handel Arr.Harry Ledger
Echoes of Scotland Trad.Arr.Harry Ledger
BIG BAND JAZZ ORCHESTRA
American Patrol – FW Meacham Arr.Harry Ledger
Elegy – Harry Ledger
Fugue on a Jazz Theme – Harry Ledger
CHOIR WITH ORCHESTRA
Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring – JS Bach Arr.Harry Ledger
The Coventry Carol – Anon.15th.C Arr.Harry Ledger
CHOIR WITH BRASS ENSEMBLE
Nunc Dimittis – Harry Ledger
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