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A loud scream jolted him awake. "Where
am I? - I'm at a concert - I fell asleep -
Who screamed? Was it me?" His heart was pounding.
About The Musical Ascent of Herman Being
What the students said:
S A fantastic learning exper- ience. I really enjoyed this book.
S An insightful book. This book kept me awake.
S A practical guide to music with a touch of comedy, drama, mystery and romance. The ending was great.
S Entices the reader into a deeper, more sophisticated involvement with music.
S Hysterically funny.
S Brings the reader a true
understanding of classical music.
S Delightful, innovative: And it works.
S The story was something I could relate to.
S Easy to read and yet not simple minded.
S A thoughtful. creatively written aid to entering the world of art music.
S It made me laugh.
S A sneaky way to get a point across. I recommend this book to everyone.
S Not the average textbook. It kept my interest and I seem to retain more information.
S Colorful and truly fun to read.
S It is everything the cover says it is ( a rare accom-plishment).
S Quick reading and easy to understand.
S A witty book which restores faith to the depressed music listener.
S This reading made the class worth enrolling in.
Dear Dr. Danziger:
I am in receipt of your book, The Musical Ascent of Herman Being, and I must tell you that I am fascinated with it! I think it hits the nail on the head! After 36 years of teaching, this book does provide a fresh and refreshing point of view and one that at last looks at music from the non-musicians point of view!
Jerome L. Landsman, Ph.D
Professor of Music
Montclair State College
Jordan Press
620 Sycamore Avenue
Modesto, CA 95354
Phone: 209 571-2030
Email: danziger@toto.csustan.edu
Dear Colleague:
Several years ago I became frustrated by the sameness of the texts offered for Music Appreciation. They had too much material, they were too expensive, and the approach seemed to focus on history more than appreciation. Only a small minority of my students could deal with the examples in musical notation and the rest were frustrated and put-off. How can publishers presume to send those lavish descriptive brochures without ever mentioning the price of the text?
What I needed was:
1. A more basic, more concise text; one that could be completed comfortably in a semester.
2. A text written with real understanding of the non-musician's point of view.
3. A focus on music that is actually available in today's concert halls.
4. Inclusion of practical subjects like concert-going, stereo equiptment, and period instruments.
5. A text that was reasonable and affordable.
Out of these concerns, has come my text, The Revelation of Music, which many of you have welcomed kindly. The Revised and Enlarged Edition incorporates improvements and suggestions from those who have used the original edition. Each copy now comes shrink-wrapped with a 70 minute CD, digitally indexed to listening guides. The book and CD together are $27.95 (still about half the price of the average current text).
Enclosed is your complimentary examination copy, and for those of you who might be interested in something different, a copy of my other book, The Musical Ascent of Herman Being, also available in a new updated edition, priced at $11.95.
Sincerely,
Dr. Robert Danziger
Cal State University, Stanislaus
danziger@toto.csustan.edu
#1. Something really different in music appreciation - something that works!
The Musical Ascent of Herman Being - A How-To Novel, offers an ingenious new method to reveal the hidden depth and beauty of great music.
Engaging, fun and easy to read, it is the story of Herman's seduction by fortune, friendship, food, the opposite sex, and of course great music. Presented are fascinating insights into the essential nature of music, inspiration, and at the same time, a practical guide for dealing with music in the real world. Here, for the first time, is an approach that establishes a theory and an actual process for learning to love music.
Ultimately, Herman and the reader, are offered the "secret" of finding great music as a life enriching experience; a revelation of such power and elegance, it leaves the reader wondering how it could have gone undiscovered for so long.
5_x8_*112 pages*Quality Paperback
ISBN 0-9613427-8-1
Jordan Press*$11.95
#2. Gives you what you really need in a text and still leaves "room to teach."
The Revelation of Music - Learning to Love the Classics is designed to provide the basic structure for a complete course. Presenting a thorough, non-technical introduction, this book includes unique, practical suggestions for experiencing art music. This new Revised and Enlarged Edition comes packed with a 70 minute CD and includes digitally indexed listening guides. This is a book that can be completed comfortably in a semester, without racing through or skimming the surface. (Test questions on computer disc now available .)
Partial Contents
An approach to Listening * Materials of Music * Instruments * The Orchestra * Instrumental Forms * Opera * Voices * Vocal forms * Styles * Composers * Recordings and Stereo Equipment * Concertgoing * Historically Authentic Perfor-mances * Digitally Indexed Listening Guides
5_x8_*300 pages*Quality Paperback
ISBN 0-9613427-7-3
Jordan Press*$27.95
What the professors say about
The Revelation of Music.
"Excellent! Concise, and all the important aspects of musical enjoyment highlighted. Thanks for writing a book the non-musician can use, and not another history book."
Professor Jeff Meyers, Itawamba Community College.
"I am very impressed with the content, flexibility and humor of The Revelation of Music."
Professor Frank Archer, Caldwell College.
"The ideal solution for anyone who wants to build a creative, flexible music appreciation class."
Professor Brooke Creswell, Yakima Valley College.
". . . what we need for 'Intro to Music' - a book that is not too technical yet interesting."
Professor Sr. Anita Marchasseault, Notre Dame College.
"Excellent! Easy to understand and interesting. Thanks!"
Professor Seymour Pryweller, Palm Beach Community College.
"At last! A text that gives me the freedom to steer the course where I want it to go!"
Professor Chris Magee, Indian Hills Community College.
What the professors say about The Revelation of Music.
"Excellent! Concise, and all the important aspects of musical enjoyment highlighted. Thanks for writing a book the non-musician can use, and not another history book."
Professor Jeff Meyers, Itawamba Community College.
"Revelation is the book I've been searching for to use in my general education. music appreciation class."
Professor Karen Schwartz, Victor Valley College.
"An excellent textbook which allows for a lot of flexibility in the teaching of music appreciation."
Professor Lawrence Moshier, Floyd College.
"I am very impressed with the content, flexibility and humor of The Revelation of Music."
Professor Frank Archer, Caldwell College.
"I really like the concise, open-ended approach of Revelation..."
Professor David Hendrickson, Tusculum College.
". . . what we need for 'Intro to Music' - a book that is not too technical yet interesting."
Professor Sr. Anita Marchasseault, Notre Dame College.
". . . particularly appropriate because it allows me "elbow room" to teach.
Professor John H. Mead, Marshall University.
"The ideal solution for anyone who wants to build a creative, flexible music appreciation class."
Professor Brooke Creswell, Yakima Valley Community College.
"Very readable."
Professor Mary Dave Blackman, Weber State University.
"The explanation on opera is insightful and accessible to the amateur."
Professor Diana Greuninger, Weber State University."
"Excellent! Easy to understand and interesting. Thanks!"
Professor Seymour Pryweller, Palm Beach Community College.
"Profuse detail has never brought a novice to music appreciation. Your 2 texts capture the essence of music appreciation without the fluff! They fit my personal ideals. Congratulations!"
Professor Terry Martin, Lindenwood College.
. . . gives more detail without being overwhelming."
Professor C.B Rhinehart, Virginia Intermont College.
"At last! A text that gives me the freedom to steer the course where I Want it to go!"
Professor Chris Magee, Indian Hills Community College.
". . . precise, short and includes all the relevant info needed without the gory detail."
Prof. Raquel Montaloo, Inter American University
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