Composers on Composing for Band

Each composer addresses the following topics: biography ; creative process ; approach to orchestration ; views from the composer to the conductor ; the relationship between the composer and the commissioning party ; views on the teaching of composition ;influencial individuals ; ten works all band conductors at all levels should study ; ten composers whose music speaks in especially meaningful ways ; the future of the wind band ; other facets of everyday life ; comprehensive list of works for band.