When explaining complex or abstract topics, it is often very helpful to represent them visually. Creating a chart or table it not only simplifies the concept, but also helps the student to retain the information. Tables about conducting patterns, seating arrangements, and ranges of winds, strings, and voices will help to illustrate abstract terms and supplement definitions with concrete examples, making learning easy. William Lee’s Encyclopedia Of Music Knowledge, including 2,500 concisely defined music terms and theory reference charts, features a chronological timeline covering essential dates in music history from 800 AD to present. This factual dateline includes key musical and non-musical events that shaped the music and the people of a generation. From Beethoven’s 1st Symphony, to the Patriotic Fervor that Sept 11th invoked, to Janet Jackson’s so called “wardrobe malfunction” at a Super Bowl half time show. We un-cover it all! Dr. Lee’s Encyclopedia Of Music Knowledge is the No.1 collegiate resource for further education in the study of music. Simple enough for layman to grasp yet detailed enough for a professional musician. Read More This unique paperback was researched, compiled, and assembled by Dr. William F. Lee III, a highly respected author, educator, composer, conductor, performer, arranger, editor, and administrator as the former Dean of the University of Miami’s School of Music. Dr, William Lee’s commitment to music education extends well beyond his university endeavors; it manifested itself in every aspect of his life. Dr. Lee was the co-founder of the International Association of Jazz Educators (IAJE) in 1968, later renamed the NAJE, and served as the president from 1972-74, and the Executive Director from 1994-1998. He contributed greatly to the advancement of music and continued to do so even through his retirement. We were quite fortunate to have had his contributions and professional guidance on this project, which is beyond any doubt, an absolute must for every student of music!
