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Horizon Leans Forward, The
$39.95
Erik Kar Jun Leung / Jodie Blackshaw / Alex Shapiro / Courtney Snyder / Robert Taylor / Alfred Watkins
Compiled by Erik Kar Jun Leung, and with contributions from a diverse team of distinguished wind band professionals, this book shares the profound insights and firsthand experiences of people of color, women, and LGBTQIA2S+ individuals working in the wind band field.
Central to this text is the annotated bibliography showcasing more than 200 gifted composers from underrepresented communities along with more than 400 of their best works for wind band, Grades I–VI. Each entry offers a brief biography of the composer as well as pertinent publication information and descriptions of each work.
Chapters address such topics as:
Racism and the Black experience in America and band music
The intersection of Asian culture and a career in music
The experiences and insights of esteemed female band directors
Queer identity and visibility in the wind band
Encouragement, wisdom, and advice for empowering women in music
Unique approaches to programming diverse works by diverse composers
This significant volume takes an honest look at the past and present state of the wind band profession and lays out a bold and promising vision for the future, one in which there is an equitable and universal representation of all people in all areas of the field.
