This exciting work by one of todays most highly regarded music scholars brings new light to the more than two dozen works by Ralph Vaughan Williams for military band brass band and wind ensemble. Vaughan Williams uniquerelationship with fellowcomposer Gustav Holst is examined as well as his relationships with personnel at the Royal Military School of Music the BBC and the Salvation Army. Theres much more in this hard-to-put-down volume forconductors performers students andaficionados! ...the contributions of Jon Mitchell have become a cornerstone of serious scholarship in our field. ...a welcome insight into the life and works of VaughanWilliams. Contained within are valuable insights into the worldof Vaughan Williams that for the majority of us will be an undiscovered country. - Craig Kirchhoff Professor of Music/Director ofBands University of MinnesotaThis exciting work by one of today's most highly regarded music scholars brings new light to the more than two dozen works by Ralph Vaughan Williams for military band brass band and wind ensemble. Vaughan Williams' unique relationship with fellow composer Gustav Holst is examined as well as his relationships with personnel at the Royal Military School of Music the BBC and the Salvation Army. There's much more in this hard-to-put-down volume for conductors performers students and aficionados! '...the contributions of Jon Mitchell have become a cornerstone of serious scholarship in our field. ...a welcome insight into the life and works of Vaughan Williams.Contained within are valuable insights into the world of Vaughan Williams that for the majority of us will be an undiscovered country.' – Craig Kirchhoff Professor of Music/Director of Bands University of Minnesota

Alternative Rehearsal Techniques-Student Supplement Book 2 is a continuation of the many concepts and exercises presented in Book 1. The exercises focus the thinking process while expanding student awareness and sensitivity to musical expression. This highpriority develops timed mental activity and accuracy throughout the ensemble.Student Supplement Book 2 is a continuation of the many concepts and exercises presented in Book 1. The exercises focus the thinking process while expanding student awareness and sensitivity to musical expression. This highpriority develops timed mental activity and accuracy throughout the ensemble.

With assistance from the Virginia Commonwealth University Wind Ensemble Ed Lisk demonstrates all of the rehearsal techniques described in his monumental text Alternative Rehearsal Techniques. Each concept is clearly demonstratedby this outstanding university ensemble.With assistance from the Virginia Commonwealth University Wind Ensemble Ed Lisk demonstrates all of the rehearsal techniques described in his monumental text Alternative Rehearsal Techniques. Each concept is clearly demonstratedby this outstanding university ensemble.

An Indispensable Resource to Increase Musical Proficiency-Now's the time to practice smarter not harder. It's time to Practice with Purpose! Practice is everything if you want to improve as a musician. But what and how do you practice effectively and with efficiency? This book contains 50 easy-to-use strategies scientifically proven and field-tested to improve musical skills. It includes practice plans for every level with examples from the world's greatest performers. It's an indispensable resource to immediately increase musical proficiency. Now's the time to practice smarter not harder. It's time to Practice with Purpose ! Practice is everything if you want to improve as a musician. But what and how do you practice effectively and with efficiency? This book contains 50 easy-to-use strategies scientifically proven and field-tested to improve musical skills. It includes practice plans for every level with examples from the world's greatest performers. It's an indispensable resource to immediately increase musical proficiency.