Classical and Opera

This must-have collection of 63 key works will give students an essential grounding in the history of classical and operatic music, from the fifteenth century through to the present day.

The selected texts provide a detailed insight into the place and power of classical music across history, analysing individual composers and their works alongside studies of the cultural reception and ongoing influence of classical music and its genres.

These titles were originally published by Rowman & Littlefield.

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Highlights include:

• Experiencing Mahler: A Listener's Companion by Arved Ashby
• Queer Opera by Andrew Sutherland
• Vincent Persichetti: Grazioso, Grit, and Gold Listeners’ companions and guides by Andrea Olmstead
• Daniels' Orchestral Music by David Daniels, David W. Oertel and David A. Rahbee
• 8 Historical Dictionaries covering a range of topics from Baroque Music to Leonard Bernstein.

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Jazz and Blues

Support students in their study of jazz and blues music with this collection of 53 eBooks that range widely over its development and global impact.

Essential histories, biographies, and listeners’ companions provide a strong foundation for studying the genres, while ethnomusicology texts allow students to focus on their research interests and investigate how the music has impacted the cultural and political landscape.

These titles were originally published by Rowman & Littlefield and ABC-Clio.

• Biographical studies of prominent artists and listeners' companions for their works
• Analysis of sociocultural and political impact, including in relation to race, gender, and politics
• Interviews and broadcast transcripts from major figures
• Examinations of sub-genres , including bebop and boogie-woogie
• Area-specific studies , ranging from New Orleans to the Soviet Union

Available in September for purchase via annual subscription and perpetual access at institutions worldwide.

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Highlights include:

• Black Music Matters: Jazz and the Transformation of Music Studies by Ed Sarath
• Being Gerry Mulligan: My Life in Music by Gerry Mulliganwith Ken Poston
• The Miles Davis Reader edited by Frank Alkyer
• Historical Dictionary of Jazz by John S. Davis

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Music Business and Industry

Supercharge career development with practical insights from music industry experts covering topics from managementto musician welfare, and classical music to AI.

This collection supports both prospective musical artists and students preparing for a wide range of roles in the music industry, covering key subjects such as:

• Management, from opera to pop
• Practical advice for musicians, from networking to finance
• Music marketing
• Music copyright and international trade
• Live music and production
• Artificial intelligence in music

Available in October for purchase via annual subscription and perpetual access at institutions worldwide.

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Discover 60 eBooks from Rowman & Littlefield and Routledge, with highlights including:

• The Best Jobs in the Music Industry: Straight Talk from Successful Music Pros by Michael Redman
• The Music Business for Music Creators: Industry Mechanics for Contemporary Creatorsby Jonny Amos
• Pop Music Management: Lessons from the Managers of Number One Albums by Michael Mary Murphy
• AI and the Music Industry: Transforming Production, Platforms, and Practice edited by Richard Boateng, Sheena Lovia Boateng and Joseph Budu
• Women, Music and Leadership by Helen Rusak
• Music Marketing for the DIY Musician: Creating and Executing a Plan of Attack on a Low Budget by Bobby Borg

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Music Technology

The Music Technology collection covers both the theory and practice of audio and music production, integrating foundational theory, hands-on technical instruction, creative practice, and music industry insights. Topics covered include:

• Instrumental and vocal recording
• Mixing and mastering
• Live sound
• Electronic music
• Production methods
• Studio and recording histories

Featuring authoritative voices from production legends, encyclopaedic reference works, and software-specific texts covering Ableton Live, Logic Pro and more, the collection offers students and researchers a curated resource to support teaching, research, and interdisciplinary study in music technology, popular music, sound studies, and creative industries.

Available in November for purchase via annual subscription and perpetual access at institutions worldwide.

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Featuring 48 titles originally published by Rowman and Littlefield, highlights include:

• The Music Producer's Handbook by Bobby Owsinski
• Practical guides to music production software including Logic Pro 101 by Ryan Rey and Harry Gold and Audio Production Basics with Ableton Live by Eric Kuehnl
• The Ultimate Live Sound Operator's Handbook by Bill Gibson
• Al Schmitt on Vocal and Instrumental Recording Techniques by Al Schmitt
• Alan Parsons' Art & Science of Sound Recording by Alan Parsons and Julian Colbeck
• The Bruce Swedien Recording Method by Bruce Swedien with Bill Gibson

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