Includes bibliographical references.Introduction — Section 1. Creative Principles. 10 Steps, Revisited ; The Creative Process ; The Most Important Thing — Section 2. Theoretical Techniques. Vocal Ranges — an Advanced Understanding ; Counterpoints and Polyphony ; Harmonic Concepts and Techniques — Section 3. Beyond The Ensemble — Specialized Arranging. Arranging For The Studio ; Live Looping Arranging ; Adapting Arrangements ; Instrumental Idioms and Lyricless Arrangements — Section 4. Arranging In The Style of… . The Foundation : The Persuasions, The Nylons, The Bobs ; The Contemporary Sound : Boyz II Men, Straight No Chaser, Pentatonix ; Lush Jazz Harmonies : The Four Freshmen, Singers Unlimited, Take 6 ; Around The World : Vocal Sampling, The Swingles, Rajaton, Ladysmith Black Mambazo — Section 5. Reimagining Arrangements. Medleys and Mashups ; Reimagining a Song — Conclusion.”In this highly anticipated sequel to A Cappella Arranging, Deke Sharon and Dylan Bell provide even more tools and insights to help musicians hone and master the craft of a cappella arranging – including new creative principles and theoretical techniques to expand the palate as well as arranging in various musical genres”–
Events
- online
- Wednesday, 10 December, 2025
- Thessaloniki, Greece
- 28 June, 2026
A cappella arranging 2.0 : the next level
Authors
Sharon, Deke,, Bell, Dylan,
Dates
2024
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield, an imprint of the Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group, Inc.,
Pub Location
Lanham, Maryland, United States
Call Number
MT70.5