Overview
This second edition is fully revised, with full-colour images throughout, new entries on the latest musicals and a brand new index and glossary. This book explores precursors to the musical, from The Beggar's Opera, through operetta to works such as No, No, Nanette. It then takes you through the development of the genre, looking at changes in style during its 80-year history, and shows why a series of significant works have become so influential. It offers a series of case studies, with examples drawn from the more popular and familiar works, including Show Boat, Anything Goes, Porgy and Bess, Oklahoma!, West Side Story, Cabaret and Jesus Christ Superstar. Written to be of value during all music and performing arts courses that include the study of musicals - as well as to the general reader - Musicals in Focus is an ideal introduction for those who want to learn more about musical theatre.
Full Product Details
Author: Paul Terry
Publisher: Rhinegold Publishing Ltd
Imprint: Rhinegold Publishing Ltd
Edition: 2nd Revised edition
Dimensions:
Width: 14.80cm
, Height: 0.50cm
, Length: 21.00cm
Weight: 0.170kg
ISBN: 9781906178871
ISBN 10: 1906178879
Pages: 112
Publication Date: 11 December 2009
Audience:
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
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Secondary
Format: Book
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
'Comprehensive but succinct, informative but entertaining, this book is full of 'nuggets' for teachers or students of music or drama, and absolutely anyone else involved in creating or studying musical theatre.' Susan Elkin, Education and Training Editor, The Stage 'The best introduction to the musical theatre I know of. Paul Terry conveys not only the dramatic excitement and historical context of many of the key shows, but also illustrates the extraordinary craft that went into making them.' Bill Lloyd, Producer of BBC's 'Stage & Screen' programme 200-2007
Author Information
Paul Terry has taught from primary to postgraduate level, including 15 years spent as director of music at the City of London Freemen's School. He was an examiner for ABRSM for nearly 30 years, and has been chief examiner in music for both OCSEB (now part of OCR) and Edexcel (for whom he pioneered the introduction of Music Technology as an A-level subject). He has also served as a member of the Secondary Examinations Council and its successor the Schools Examinations and Assessment Council, and has been employed as a music consultant for several examining boards. Paul's many publications include Musicals in Focus and a number of music study guides for Rhinegold Publishing, three books on A-level music aural published by Schott, books on music technology and group music-making for Musonix Publishing, and various articles on music education for Music Teacher, Classroom Music and other periodicals.
