H. Stephen Wright

Printed versions of instrumental film scores can be quite difficult to find, and in many cases the arrangements cited in this book are the only available printed manifestations. The text presents virtually every major film composer, including Max Steiner, Erich Wolfgang Korngold, Bernard Hermann, Jerry Goldsmith, and John Williams."

An Index to Piano Arrangements of Instrumental Film and Television Music in Anthologies and Collections

Film Music at the Piano

James L. Limbacher

This compilation of film and television productions and the composers of their musical scores has become the handiest reference source in the film field.

Film and Television Music, 1980-1988 : with Additional Coverage of 1921-1979

Keeping Score

Jeannie G. Pool

This volume addresses the difficulties scholars encounter when conducting research on film and television music, providing a detailed taxonomy of film music primary sources and explaining how to find and interpret them. The authors tackle the problems of determining film score authorship and working with recordings of film music. A bibliographic essay summarizes the major works and trends in film music research and provides clear pointers to the most important resources in the field.

H. Stephen Wright

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