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50 one-page composer biographies
Each composer is covered in a deliberately brief format.

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Designed as a concise composer-reference resource, this Alfred book gathers 50 one-page biographies of major historical composers. It also includes single-page overviews of six music eras, covering the period from medieval music through the 20th century. The short format keeps each profile focused, making it useful when a lesson, discussion, or reference activity calls for quick background rather than an extended read.

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Each composer is covered in a deliberately brief format.
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The book also supplies concise context for major periods in music history.
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They span six eras from the medieval era through the 20th century.
Each biography is one page.
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The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.