David Beard Bücher

An encyclopedia of terms commonly used in the field of musicology, with explanations and definitions of each term. The second edition revises the original edition and adds twenty new entries.

What is postmodernism? How does it relate to music? This introduction clarifies the concept, providing ways of interpreting postmodern music.

A definitive source study of the stage works of Harrison Birtwistle, one of Britain's foremost living composers.

This book provides practical guidance on each of the key stages for designing and implementing a programme of development centres. These aim to match the right person to the right job and develop their potential to do the job well. The book aims to remove the mystery attached to development centre design, and illustrates ways in which training or personnel managers can create their own development centre materials, competences and processes which will work effectively within their own organization. The book could eliminate the need for costly consultants. The book contributions from a wide range of experts from major companies; comprehensive guidance to setting up development centres from design to implementation; and a projection of future trends.