With a foreword by John Corigliano, this text is the third in a five-volume series on major contemporary composers and their works for wind band. Included in this volume are rare, 'behind-the- notes' perspectives acquired from personal interviews with each composer. An excellent resource for conductor, composer or enthusiast interested in acquiring a richer musical understanding of the composers' training, compositional approach, musical influences, and interpretative ideas. Featuring the music of:
Richard Rodney Bennett Warren Benson Roger Cichy John Corigliano David Holsinger Roger Nixon Bernard Rands Philip Sparke Frank Ticheli Michael Weinstein John Zdechlik