The Composer's Handbook - Vol. 1 - A do-it-yourself approach combining "trick of the trade" and other techniques with step-by-step guides to projects - ( ED 12405 ). Questo articolo non è disponibile.The Composer's Handbook - Vol. 1 - A do-it-yourself approach combining "trick of the trade" and other techniques with step-by-step guides to projects - ( ED 12405 )

(Schott). Anyone who can pick up a pencil can draw. Anyone who can sing or play an instrument can compose. "The Composer's Handbook" is a step-by-step guide to the composition of melody, harmony, form and texture and covers styles and techniques from plainchant to minimalism, rock and rave. - for composers aged 11-18 * games and groupwork for the beginner * projects for the more advanced * illustrations and worked examples of complete pieces

Bruce Cole studied composition at the Royal Academy of Music with Sir Harrison Birtwhistle and has pursued a joint career as a composer and teacher. He has taught at most levels from pre-school to postgraduate including teacher training, and work with young people with special educational needs and young offenders. His work as a composer has included orchestral commissions, scores for film, television, theatre, dance and new circus. He has been composer-in-residence to two education authorities and has worked on the education programmes of many orchestras.

Bruce Cole is currently Fellow in Community Music at the University of York and Chief Examiner to a national examination board.