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New Book on Writing Musical Theatre Published in Feb.
By: BWW News Desk Jan. 30, 2006
Part I is an analytical survey, in which the various component parts of musical theater are examined. General principles and specific techniques are discussed and copiously illustrated.
Part II is a guide--a "how-to" tutorial--that leads the reader step by step through the initial stages of creating a musical, based on the principles elucidated in Part I and using two musical projects created for the purpose as models.
"Writing Musical Theater is the only book in print to give in-depth explanations and illustrations, drawn from the writers own experiences as composers, lyricists, librettists, musical directors, and educators."
Dr. Cohen has written scores for musicals, films, and plays, and he has conducted or written dance music for six musicals on Broadway and many others off-Broadway and elsewhere. His concert music has been performed and recorded throughout the world. A former member of the BMI and ASCAP Musical Theatre Workshops, Dr. Cohen is the author of Howard Hanson in Theory and Practice and the children's book That's So Funny I Forgot to Laugh!
Rosenhaus has written music and lyrics for several musicals as well as incidental music for plays, film scores, and commercials. His concert works have been performed throughout the U.S., Canada, and Europe, and he has over 100 original works and arrangements in print. Dr. Rosenhaus is Adjunct Assistant Professor of Composition at New York University, teaching classical and musical theatre composition, and he also teaches at Nassau Community College (SUNY).
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