A cappella arranging 2.0 : the next level /

Submitted by Joseph Hafner on 14 February, 2025 - 10:12

Publication Type:

Book

Authors:

Sharon, Deke,; Bell, Dylan,

Source:

Rowman & Littlefield, an imprint of the Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group, Inc.,, Lanham, Maryland, United States, p.x, 435 pages : (2024)

Call Number:

MT70.5

Keywords:

Arrangement (Music), Arrangement (Musique), Choral music., Groupes vocaux., Musique chorale., Vocal groups.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.Introduction -- Section 1. Creative Principles. 10 Steps, Revisited ; The Creative Process ; The Most Important Thing -- Section 2. Theoretical Techniques. Vocal Ranges -- an Advanced Understanding ; Counterpoints and Polyphony ; Harmonic Concepts and Techniques -- Section 3. Beyond The Ensemble -- Specialized Arranging. Arranging For The Studio ; Live Looping Arranging ; Adapting Arrangements ; Instrumental Idioms and Lyricless Arrangements -- Section 4. Arranging In The Style of... . The Foundation : The Persuasions, The Nylons, The Bobs ; The Contemporary Sound : Boyz II Men, Straight No Chaser, Pentatonix ; Lush Jazz Harmonies : The Four Freshmen, Singers Unlimited, Take 6 ; Around The World : Vocal Sampling, The Swingles, Rajaton, Ladysmith Black Mambazo -- Section 5. Reimagining Arrangements. Medleys and Mashups ; Reimagining a Song -- Conclusion."In this highly anticipated sequel to A Cappella Arranging, Deke Sharon and Dylan Bell provide even more tools and insights to help musicians hone and master the craft of a cappella arranging - including new creative principles and theoretical techniques to expand the palate as well as arranging in various musical genres"--