by Chris Gill (Author)
This book is a concise guide to the harmony of Bach's chorales for advanced level music students, equipping them with the knowledge and understanding to complete their own chorale harmonisations with confidence and accuracy. Bach's practice in harmonising chorales is explored throughout the book, from the basics of four-part writing to the complexities of chromatic harmony.
Author Biography
Chris Gill has a Bachelor of Music from the University of Birmingham and a Postgraduate Certificate of Education in Secondary Music from University College Worcester. He has twenty years' experience in teaching music in both the independent and state sectors, and is currently Director of Music at Rye St Antony, Oxford. He has also worked as a freelance conductor and is the founder and chairman of Heritage Opera.