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Norman Lebrecht // Slipped Disc - for the very latest in the classical music world Two in-depth music theory books I recommend to students interested in the craft: - Music Theory Resource Book, by Harold Owen - The Jazz Theory Book, by Mark Levine - for any composer or performer, not just jazz musicians Expanding The Music Theory Canon - In the seven most widely used music theory textbooks in the U.S., 1.7% of examples are by BIPOC composers, and 2.2% are by women. I encourage you to explore Paula Maust's work which aims to present examples of music theory concepts that are more representative of the broad spectrum of composers creating music during the Common Practice Era. Decolonizing The Music Room - A fantastic organization that provides research, training, and discourse for music educators who want develop more anti-racist critical practices in their teaching. Two pieces I composed as a high school student: - Diversity (2011) - Lessons (2011) I play on a Pilczuk trumpet leadpipes, crafted here in Georgia, USA - more info here My grandmother runs Project Harambee NGO - read their mission here |