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| Preface | |
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| What This Book Covers | |
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| How to Use This Book and Companion Website | |
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| Acknowledgements | |
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| Overview and Basic Information | |
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| Introduction | |
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| A Brief Overview of MIDI and Music Software | |
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| Basic Information | |
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| Fundamental Musical Considerations | |
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| Introduction to Music Notation Software | |
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| Arranging For Small Jazz Ensemble | |
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| Overview of Small Ensemble Writing/Rhythm and Rhythmic Notation | |
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| Melody and Melodic Development (3-4 Horns) | |
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| Basic Harmonic Concepts (3-4 Horns) | |
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| Reharmonization of Approach Tones (3-4 Horns) | |
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| Melodic Reharmonization and Counterpoint (3-4 Horns) | |
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| Form and Planning the Arrangement/Instrumentation | |
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| Dynamics and Articulations | |
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| The Rhythm Section | |
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| Completing the 3-4 Horn Arrangement | |
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| Notation Software: Generating Parts, Page Layout, and Printing | |
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| Arranging For 5-6 Horns - Harmony and Chord Voicings | |
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| Form and Planning the Arrangement (5-6 Horns) | |
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| The Soli and Shout Chorus | |
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| Completing the 5-6 Horn Arrangement | |
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| Arranging For Large Jazz Ensemble | |
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| Overview of Large Ensemble Considerations | |
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| Unison and Octave Writing/Monophonic Texture | |
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| Concerted Writing For Brass | |
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| Concerted Writing For Saxes | |
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| Big Band Instrumental Subdivisions | |
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| Form and Planning the Arrangement | |
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| Modern Harmonic Concepts and Voicing Techniques | |
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| More on Modern Harmony, Melodic Reharmonization, and Counterpoint | |
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| Woodwind and Brass Doubles and Mutes | |
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| Line Writing and Polyphony | |
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| The Soli Section (Big Band) | |
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| The Shout Chorus (Big Band) | |
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| Arranging For Vocalists and Instrumental Soloists | |
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| Completing The Big Band Arrangement | |
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| Review of Music Notation Software Techniques | |
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| Appendices (On the Companion Website) | |
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| Summary of Basic Arranging and Voicing Principles | |
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| List of Recommended Scores and Recordings for Study | |
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| Bibliography | |
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| Index | |