Making Music In Looking Glass Land

Making Music in Looking Glass Land is the answer to the need for a practical guide for launching careers in classical music – business survival skills for the young professional musician. The publication is a no fuss, straight-talk description of the arena.

Many of you will be delighted to hear that the often referenced book Making Music in Looking Glass Land's FOURTH EDITION IS NOW AVAILABLE for $21.95 plus shipping. The new edition, which includes updated chapters on Recordings and the Internet, can be purchased directly below with a credit card.

This highly acclaimed publication comes from the pen of Ellen Highstein, Director of the Tanglewood Music Center and former Executive Director of CAG. Her no-nonsense style makes it easy for the young musician to learn necessary skills to be an entrepreneur in the classical music world. Step-by-step, Ms. Highstein takes readers through the processes of getting headshots, assembling flyers, communicating with the press, obtaining management and managing oneself, program planning, and a myriad of other useful considerations.

The book is used widely in courses at conservatories and universities across the United States. It is regarded as one of the finest publications of its kind. Survival in “the biz” requires knowledge and creativity. Highstein’s book will help shape your approach and stimulate your imagination. To purchase please click below"

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Adams to Zemlinsky: A Friendly Guide to Selected Chamber Music

By Lucy Miller

With performance commentary by: Bruce Adolphe, James Bonn, James Dunham, Daniel Epstein, Ralph Evans, Bert Lucarelli, Stuart Malina, Robert Martin, Peter Orth Susan Salm, David Shifrin, Arnold Steinhardt & Phillip Ying.

CAG is pleased to announce a collection of Lucy Miller’s program notes. As director of Market Square Concerts and program annotator for the Ying Quartet, Concertante and many others. This book has a broad collection of program notes, from the masterworks to little known gems. Written in an accessible, yet informative style, this edition is perfect for performing musicians, concert presenters as well as the listening public who want to learn more about their favorite chamber pieces.

$20 plus $3 shipping and handling.

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