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The Essential Music Reference Library: 3 Textbooks Box Set

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The Essential Music Reference Library: 3 Textbooks Box Set

The Essential Music Reference Library: 3 Textbooks Box Set

By Dave Black, Tom Gerou, L. C. Harnsberger, and Linda Lusk

Item: 00-21889
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This unique set includes three popular pocket-sized Essential Dictionaries conveniently displayed in a sturdy slipcover case. Each dictionary is clearly written, providing the most practical and concise reference for music, orchestration and music notation. This set is a perfect gift for every musician and music lover.

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Publisher: Alfred Music
ISBN10: 0-7390-2793-X
ISBN13: 978-0-7390-2793-6
UPC: 038081203782
SKU: 00-21889

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About the Author: Dave Black

Dave Black

Dave Black is a percussionist and composer whose work spans both classical composition and popular music production. A graduate of California State University, Northridge with a degree in percussion performance, Black has performed and recorded internationally with established entertainers and theatrical productions. His catalog includes more than 60 published compositions and arrangements through major music publishers, many of which have been commercially recorded.

Black's contributions to music education have earned widespread recognition, including 26 consecutive ASCAP Popular Composer Awards, Grammy participation certificates, the Percussive Arts Society President's Industry Award, and a certified Gold Record for Alfred's Drum Method, Book 1. His educational publications, co-authored with respected music educators, have sold over two million copies combined and are used by students worldwide. His compositions have been featured in film and television, including the motion picture Drumline.

Why we love this

This boxed set puts three essential references within arm's reach during rehearsals, lessons, and practice sessions. The pocket-sized format makes it practical for directors to consult during score study or sectional work, while the authoritative content from respected music educators ensures accurate information without excess jargon.

Who it's for

Music teachers, conductors, composers, and serious students who need quick access to reliable reference material. Anyone who regularly works with orchestration, notation conventions, or musical terminology will find these dictionaries indispensable.

How to use it

Keep one set in the director's office and another at the piano during rehearsals. The dictionaries answer notation questions that arise during score study or sectional corrections without interrupting rehearsal flow.

Skills your students will build

  • Understanding orchestration terminology and instrument characteristics
  • Reading and interpreting music notation conventions
  • Building fluency with musical vocabulary across multiple languages and contexts

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