Study and Listening Guide for Concise History of Western Music 3/E and Norton Anthology of Western Music 5/E

Book was in like new condition--and arrived quickly. I would recommend this seller to anyone. Book even has access code.NO writing at all in book- it was brand new and for an extremely convenient price.Definetely buying from the seller again.

This book was in perfect condition. A very good deal for my college class, although it didn't come with the cd's, which was expected. BUT i just borrowed the cd's from one of my classmates and ripped them onto my computer. Much cheaper that way. I saved about 100 dollars!!! :D

I know the author of this book and took a class with her. She is quite knowledgable. This book goes well as a compliment to the Western Anthology of Music to expand upon the scores and history. There are many pictures within this book that help to visualize the feel of the time periods and movements in art. It can be useful to see the parallels in music and visual art.

I have been using Hanning's Concise History Vol. 2 in my Music History classes. I have found it an excellent tool. She uses standard excerpts often throughout the text with original manuscript citings and easily understood analyses. Each of the chapters begins with an excellent overview and ends with a review. Both are a strong broad cross section of historic context. Excellent period artwork in full color is included. The teachers manual gives a good overview and can be used in class to teach from. The quizzes are appropriate and emphasize material that is most significant to each chapter. If I were to write a manual I would want to include what she has. The anthology, CD and print, are well done and affordable. I have found the recordings she uses to be excellent in quality and fitting to each of the periods. I have struggles with this in other publisher's works especially with regard to the price. My students have told me they listen to these CDs long after the class has ended. I do wish there was more from the current period, especially with regard for Rock, Pop and Contemporary Christian Music Culture. That said I think Hanning has done an exceptional job in capturing a concise history of western music culture.

Upon given one of the most difficult to read textbooks for a music history class, I found this book to be a true lifesaver! This book is very concise, well-written, and very presentable. The format of every page is presented in such a way that it captures the eye. I love this book!