Writing in Music: A Brief Guide (Brief Guides to Writing in the Disciplines) Paperback – January 07, 2021 by Lynne Rogers

Description

Author: Rogers Lynne

Brand: Oxford University Press

Edition: 1

Package Dimensions: 16x203x290

Number Of Pages: 288

Release Date: 07-01-2021

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Writing in Music demystifies music writing conventions and methods by offering strategies for the types of writing that students most often encounter in college courses on music. The book offers guidance through the writing process and, for research assignments, through the research process.
Geared for an audience of music majors and other students taking undergraduate music-major courses–as well as for master’s students in music desiring more training in academic writing–
Writing in Music covers the two approaches common to academic coursework in virtually all music-major programs:
the study of music with a focus on its cultural and historical contexts, and the exploration of works using the tools of music analysis. Whether students want to apply a specific approach or take a broader, interdisciplinary stance, this guide prepares them to think and write about music.

Review
”
Writing in Music is an extremely practical and comprehensive overview of students’ writing needs. The book is packed with practical advice, examples, and pull-out illustrations, showing every stage of the process from personal interest in a piece to crafting the best title for an article. I
especially appreciate the emphasis on how much writing is a process–from freestyle opening work, to careful drafting of an argument, to the vital process of deep revision.”–Timothy J. Dickey,
Ohio State University

”
Writing in Music has much better coverage than other similar books that I have seen. It’s fantastic. I would describe it as a one-stop source for music writing.”–Sanna Pederson,
University of Oklahoma

“Offering much more than just writing advice,
Writing in Music decodes the entire research process from start to finish, specifically for music students. Music majors should get this book at the beginning of their careers, and keep it in arm’s reach all four years of their program.”–Mark Samples,

Central Washington University

“The authors have done an excellent job of providing many useful examples that illustrate their points. It is essential for any music course that includes a component on writing.”–Mark McKnight,
University of North Texas

About the Author

Lynne Rogers is the Edward Aldwell Professor of the Techniques of Music at the Mannes School of Music at The New School.

Karen M. Bottge is Associate Professor of Music Theory at the University of Kentucky.

Sara Haefeli is Associate Professor of Music History at Ithaca College.