The Music Kit -4th Edition

W.W.Norton and Co. (1976-2003)

  Now in its fourth edition, The Music Kit has been a best selling college text for Music Fundamentals since 1976. The book comes either alone or with computer programs. The 5th Edition of The Music Kit arrives in 2010.

 

 

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Music: A Living Language

W.W. Norton and Co. (1982)

  Music:A Living Language was the first major college text to explore all music traditions as having equal value. A new version of Music:A Living Language which will take advantage of web resources for students is planned for 2012.

 

 

Reviews of Music: A Living Language

 

“Of the half-dozen or so books on muisc appreciation that I have seen in the past decade, Music: A Living Language is the only one that makes a truly new contribution to the field. It is one thing to attempt to do what Manoff has done; it is quite another to accomplish the task.”

STEPHEN E. GILBERT, California State University,Fresno

 

“This is one of the most beautifully organized and conceptually exciting books of its type to emerge in recent years.”

CAROL ROGEL SCOTT, Seattle Pacific University

 

“The cosmological approach used by the author challenges the imagination of each and every student. One receives the impression of a very large painting of a very large canvas…”

LAVERN WAGNER, Quincy College

 

“Truly a remarkable book…”

CHARLES L.MOSBY, Southwestern at Memphis

 

“In my opinion, this is one of the most important developments in music texts in recent times. The writing is so clear, informative, and cogent-the examples meaningful.”

MARK L. MECHAM, Mary College

 

“A masterpiece of clarity. A joy to read for understanding of an art which comes to life in the chapters of this book.”

ELSIE L. BUCH, Andrews University

NOTE TO POTENTIAL BUYERS. The music for the book published in 1982 is only available as a set of four records. The extensive use of musical examples has not allowed a new edition with CDs. This makes study with the book difficult. There are still many copies around at low prices, so picking up one for a few dollars makes sense for reading about the general concepts. But don’t buy this book at list price. Many people have asked for a new edition of this book. I have a web-based version planned for 2012-13, which will be offered at a very reasonable fee for teachers and students.

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