{"product_id":"an-introduction-to-women-composers-paperback","title":"An Introduction to Women Composers - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRoberta Walker\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator), \u003cb\u003eKaren L. Dunn\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMusic is constantly evolving, changing styles over the years as new composers and influences arise. Looking back, we can trace out six distinct musical eras-and many notable women, although largely overshadowed by more famous men, have made important contributions to the art of composition throughout the centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAn Introduction to Women Composers\u003c\/i\u003e is a historical resource that highlights seven key female figures whose work has had widespread influence across the following musical studies: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- Religious music in medieval times\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- Artistic freedom during the Renaissance\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- Elaborate operas of the baroque period\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- Structured melodies during the classical movement\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- Expressive chamber music in the romantic era\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- Unique modern music in the most recent century\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEach segment provides an overview of an era's musical history and includes a review of influences, a composer biography with an original black-and-white portrait, listening guidelines, and a musical map for one composition. Women composers were for many years discouraged from publishing, but many insisted on creating regardless-and their work offers great insight into how music has changed over time.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStart investigating the long and fascinating history of Western music-and women's contributions-connecting everything from ancient religious chants to the billboard hits we hear today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKaren L. Dunn has made a career of teaching music. After graduating from Sacramento State College, she earned her master's degree in education from La Verne University.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNow retired, Dunn continues her musical endeavors through singing with the Sacramento Women's Choir and playing piano in a performing trio called the Middle Sisters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 56\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.12 x 10 x 7.99 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 10, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42114423029895,"sku":"9781544753133","price":12.13,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/b83afe09ce576c45fbb9408ccddb590a.webp?v=1746510513","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/an-introduction-to-women-composers-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}