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Music Educators Journal, 1979
Composer Jack Beeson discusses the distinctively American themes and music of his operas and comments on opera composition in general, matters of style, and the televising of opera. This article is part of a theme issue on opera. (SJL)
Descriptors: Interviews, Musical Composition, Musicians, North American Culture
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Parrent, Amy – Music Educators Journal, 1980
The author describes the evolution of the American musical since 1750 and emphasizes the often overlooked importance of the orchestrator. She discusses the talents of several extraordinarily gifted musicians. (KC)
Descriptors: Biographies, Music Techniques, Musical Composition, Musical Instruments
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Osborne, Conrad L. – Music Educators Journal, 1979
The author criticizes the institutons of opera education by delineating the inadequate performance skills often found in their graduates. He makes suggestions for change in opera training systems and professional standards. Part of a theme issue on opera. (SJL)
Descriptors: Acting, Applied Music, Educational Change, Higher Education