David Berger

Four modern day strangers-Dan, Aleta, Brandon, and Sarah-learn they are bound by prophecy to fix what the Olympeian gods have broken. Gifted with ancient magic from long lost civilizations, they must master their powers while contending with forces escaping from the Underworld and also find a way to repair the Sacred Scales, destroyed by an angry goddess long ago. Their success lies with Apollo, a god whose earthbound journey provided the means to fulfill the prophecy. These four mortals-a teacher, a scientist, a zoologist, and a potter-join the United Nations Task Force Division sworn to protect an endangered world, becoming the sole team-codename: GAEA-who can fight the monstrous threats and bring Order to a world plunged into Chaos. Bringing together the powers of the ancient gods and the strength of the human spirit, the members of TASK FORCE: GAEA may have to sacrifice that which they hold dear to be their only key to success. Can mortals succeed where gods cannot go?

The Music In Us chronicles the artistic journey of Bette Alexander. With singular devotion, she has painted both abstract and figurative work, driven by her love of texture and color and her curiosity about the world. Painting has always been her North Star, sustaining her through a life full of ups and downs. Alexander's artwork grew as her life evolved, reflecting her experience as a world traveler and social observer. She has taken on overlooked elderly women, genocidal oppression, prisoners in confinement, and the foibles of country life. Born Jewish, she has a fascination with ritual objects and the varieties of religious expression, from the lost synagogues of WWII to the colorful Christian Timkat festival of Ethiopia. Most recently, psychological themes related to COVID-19 and isolation have appeared in her art. Spanning more than forty years, these seventy works show an artist with a gift for expression, finely tuned to the currents of life around her.

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What do Wynton Marsalis, Quincy Jones, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Phil Collins, and Kathleen Battle have in common? David Berger has arranged music for all of them, and they all appreciated a clean set of parts. Life as a composer and arranger can be a lot easier with Sibelius(R), but only if you really know how to use it. Whether you are a beginning composition student, a seasoned professional, or somewhere in between, Streamlined Sibelius(R) will give you the tools you need to walk into a reading session, rehearsal, recording session, or concert hall with confidence. Not only will you be equipped to prepare scores and parts from scratch that impress, and make your performers' jobs easier, but with the help of our templates, free with the purchase of Streamlined Sibelius(R), you will have a leg up-ensuring that your music sounds just the way you imagined it. From The Authors When you pass out parts to a band filled with players such as Clark Terry, Phil Woods, Kenny Washington and the like, you want to be sure the parts are accurate, professional-looking, and easy to read perfectly...the first time. When I had opportunities as a young composer and arranger to work with and learn from Thad Jones, Manny Albam, Rayburn Wright, Al Cohn, and Ralph Burns, we could only have dreamed about the luxury of using Avid Technology's Sibelius(R) music notation software. Well, that dream is now very much a reality, and I know that Streamlined Sibelius(R) will help you make the most of it. David BergerComposer - Arranger - EducatorConductor and Arranger for Jazz At Lincoln Center, 1988-1994I can't remember a time in my musical life when Sibelius(R) wasn't important to me. It took me many years to acquire and refine a level of skill that allows me to consistently turn out top-notch, professional-level scores and parts. As a composer, performer, and bandleader in New York City and previously during my student years, I have relied on Sibelius(R) to allow me to efficiently complete numerous projects as a composer, arranger, transcriber, copyist, and engraver. I only wish that our book, Streamlined Sibelius(R), had been available to me as I was getting started. Marc SchwartzSaxophonist - ArrangerM. M., B. M., Eastman School of Music What this book offers is not only knowledge about Sibelius(R), but a systematic method to get to your end result much more quickly. After a few tries, the process moves so speedily that you will be surprised how much time you save in producing stage-ready parts. I am speaking from experience-this process saves me a ton of time when making parts myself. Christian DancyGuitarist - Composer - Arranger - EducatorM. F. A. Music Composition Vermont College of Fine ArtsB. A. Jazz Studies/Guitar Westfield State University

Python, the serpent god, struck down Apollo, the god of reason and prophecy, and not even the god of healing can stop the venom from taking hold. With his mind fractured, Apollo finds himself chained within Gaea's inner sanctum for his own protection and that of the world. As a grief-stricken Zeus moves toward annihilating the world, humanity stands on the brink of pandemonium. As some struggle to save Apollo, someone from his own family who has lived in secret and manipulated humanity for millennia seeks revenge. Mysteries unfold tied to this ancient menace, revealing how he has created a place where paranoia and distrust have become the norm. Task Force: Gaea, with unexpected allies, now faces the delicate task of healing an Olympeian god's mind before madness takes hold while keeping Earth safe from Zeus before this threat against Apollo can find him. While carrying out their mission, an unexpected setback arises that will change the lives of Dan, Brandon, Aleta, and Sarah, making the fate of Task Force: Gaea uncertain.

One born of air. One born of fire. Together, two teenagers must stop a god war. Conall and Aedan, having reached their sixteenth year, both leave their homes to go on a quest for their spirit guides, only to be swept into intrigue and mystery when the Elder Druids tell the boys they are tied to prophecy about a great war between the Ancient Ones, the rsa and the Fonn, who want to do battle on the lands of Inis Crainnshir-one that could destroy both the mortal and immortal realms alike, including Tir na n g, the Otherworld. To prevent this, Conall-with his hawk, Lann-and Aedan-with his dragon, Fiachra-will journey to find the thirteen Wands of Danu dispersed across the world. Not only will they travel through perilous lands unknown, but also contend with banshees and other monsters, as well as the dark Fomoragh, a demonic band whose sole purpose is chaos. With the aid of druids, friends-new and unlikely, and heroes, Conall and Aedan need to go from farm boys to warriors if they have any chance for success. They learn something, however, that ties them to the Ancient Ones, something that will challenge their quest and forever alter their friendship.

Composer-arranger David Berger shares the secrets of writing vocal music that's fresh, original and memorable, distilled from a lifetime of writing for singers like Jon Hendricks and C cile McLorin Salvant, Betty Carter and Natalie Cole. Includes links to his scores and recordings of all the arrangements that he discusses in detail.

In this lively history and celebration of the Pacific razor clam, David Berger shares with us his love affair with the glossy, gold-colored Siliqua patula and gets into the nitty-gritty of how to dig, clean, and cook them using his favorite recipes. In the course of his investigation, Berger brings to light the long history of razor clamming as a subsistence, commercial, and recreational activity, and shows the ways it has helped shape both the identity and the psyche of the Pacific Northwest. Towing his wife along to the Long Beach razor clam festival, Berger quizzes local experts on the pressing question: tube or gun? He illuminates the science behind the perplexing rules and restrictions that seek to keep the razor clam population healthy and the biomechanics that make these delicious bivalves so challenging to catch. And he joyfully takes part in the sometimes freezing cold pursuit that nonetheless attracts tens of thousands of participants each year for an iconic "beach-to-table" experience. Watch the book trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oiyG20LdLVw

"High School Jazz is the culmination of 40 years of teaching jazz. It is designed to give you clear instructions as well as the reasoning behind why I make these suggestions. I currently travel to high schools around the country doing clinics with jazz bands. The band directors are among the best high school jazz band directors in the country, and yet I am able to transform their bands in 15 minutes. In this book I am going to tell you exactly my procedure and how to do it. At first some of these things I say and do may sound strange or even counterintuitive, but I have used them hundreds, maybe even thousands of times, and they work for me." - David Berger I already have an excellent high school band. What can I learn from this book? High School Jazz is designed to serve all high school band directors regardless of experience and expertise. It deals with the most basic issues to the most complex in a deep way. Even the most seasoned teachers will find information that is known only by top professionals and is of great value to their students. I teach a teaching methods course for music education majors at a college. Would this book be appropriate for my students? Absolutely It would be indispensable. Very often the high school concert band conductor will be responsible for teaching the jazz ensemble. High School Jazz explains how to teach, what to teach, and gives valuable resources.

This book is for anyone who writes, plays or listens to jazz. It explains the writing process and the construction of jazz pieces. I've attempted to answer many of the questions that arrangers and composers ask themselves when they are writing. Players who read this book will better understand the arrangements that they play and will get more from their listening which will make them better at interpreting the music they perform. Listeners will get into the creators' heads and appreciate the jazz experience to a greater degree. What The Experts Are Saying: "I love David Berger's new book, Creative Jazz Composing and Arranging. His vivid description of his own musical development from childhood on imparts many valuable insights. The discussion of the musical content is clear and concise, while a respect and passion for the music and the creative process is evident throughout. The big band scores are brilliant pieces of music that are steeped in the rich tradition of jazz, but also convey the unique musical character that is David Berger. It is a joy to be able to get inside the head of one of my favorite jazz writers and bandleaders. Beside the wealth of information, understanding and encouragement contained in these pages, the anecdotes related to Duke Ellington and the musicians who performed in his orchestra are just one more reason to get this book in your hands."- Bill Dobbins -Professor of Jazz Composition and Arranging, Eastman School of Music"Among the musicians I know who pay attention to the broad concepts and fine details of composing and arranging jazz music, no one pays more attention than Dave Berger. He thinks about everything: formal ideas, textural contrasts, emotional expression, instrumental color and variety, motivic development, expectation and surprise, - more things than I can think of to enumerate. And he produces music that achieves an artistically satisfying balance in its elements - all the while maintaining continuity with the spirit that brought him to jazz in the first place. That alone is a remarkable achievement. That he has had the patience and focus to dissect his creative thought processes meticulously, down to the level of the finest details, and lay those thoughts bare so that others might learn from them is even more remarkable. If someone has thought about it, David has described it. I don't know anywhere anyone interested in this could learn more or learn it any more directly." - Chuck Israels -Bassist, Composer, Arranger, Author"When I first started playing with the National Jazz Ensemble in the late 70's, Dave Berger's work as chief composer and arranger made quite an impression on me. I marveled at what seemed to me a magical, mysterious ability to create and arrange music for big band. In his Creative Jazz Composing and Arranging, Berger demystifies this ability for the reader by clearly demonstrating - in a voice that is personal, humorous, as well as instructive - the techniques needed to become a master arranger. Creative Jazz Composing and Arranging is an important addition to the teaching canon and wonderful tool for any artist, whether they are just learning how the magic of this music is made or refining their existing style." - Ted Nash - Saxophonist/Arranger JALCO, BMI Jazz Composers Workshop "A student today has several choices of arranging books. But a book is like a tool; there is a certain one for a particular task. David Berger's book is designed for the intermediate to advanced student who has decided to become a professional jazz arranger along with the realization that a solid understanding of the tradition is essential. Mr. Berger provides an in-depth analysis of his music and thought process. More importantly, his 50-years of professional experience (and candid recounting of his own journey as a young student) provides invaluable and practical wisdom that is not readily found in written form." - Rich DeRosa - University of North Texas

Detours Through Liminal Space brings to you 8 all-new, original science fiction tales with a distinctly LGBTQIA twist. Penned by 8 talented authors from across the country, this collection includes: - Haldis Grummel's "Cassissi Dancer" in which a lonely space traveler finds unexpected companionship with a beautiful dancer on a faraway planet; - Peter Saenz's "All in a Day's Work" in which all is not what it seems when a jaded private-eye on Space Station Alpha is lured into danger by a jealous wife-and the woman's husband unexpectedly comes to his aid; - J. Comer's "Tracks" in which a man sets out to retrieve his missing husband who is being held captive in an enemy encampment. - E. Robert Dunn's "The Life of Another" in which a man finds himself trapped inside the body of a stranger. - David Berger's "The Long Way Home" in which two men fighting on opposite sides of a great war find common ground on a distant planet, and much, much more. - Guy Lozier's "Illuminated" in which a homophobic Senator learns a hard lesson about the price of intolerance; - D. C. Phillips' "Onboarding" in which a young woman learns that there are worse things in this world than unemployment; and - David D. Warner's "Socrates" in which a home-based AI system decides to lend a helping hand to its creator.

In this lively history and celebration of the Pacific razor clam, David Berger shares with us his love affair with the glossy, gold-colored Siliqua patula and gets into the nitty-gritty of how to dig, clean, and cook them using his favorite recipes. In the course of his investigation, Berger brings to light the long history of razor clamming as a subsistence, commercial, and recreational activity, and shows the ways it has helped shape both the identity and the psyche of the Pacific Northwest. Towing his wife along to the Long Beach razor clam festival, Berger quizzes local experts on the pressing question: tube or gun? He illuminates the science behind the perplexing rules and restrictions that seek to keep the razor clam population healthy and the biomechanics that make these delicious bivalves so challenging to catch. And he joyfully takes part in the sometimes freezing cold pursuit that nonetheless attracts tens of thousands of participants each year for an iconic "beach-to-table" experience. Watch the book trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oiyG20LdLVw

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Over the past century, the liturgy has been a flashpoint of theological interest. Few scholars, however, have examined what St. Thomas Aquinas has to say about the Liturgy. In this concise volume, David Berger ably takes on this task. A member of the Pontifical Academy of St. Thomas, Berger approaches his theme from a perspective in accord with Cardinal Ratzingers recent call for a ""reform of the reform."" Drawing together St. Thomas's life and theology, Berger illumines the role in St. Thomas's theology of his youthful training at the Benedictine monastery of Monte Cassino and his devotion to the Eucharist. Rightly renowned for his articulation of the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist by transubstantiation, St. Thomas deserves also to be regarded as a master of liturgics. Berger demonstrates that liturgy belongs to the heart of St. Thomas's speculative theological syntheses: For St. Thomas, lex orandi truly is lex credendi. As Berger shows, St. Thomas provides a supremely incamational view of the Christian liturgy, in which man. as a body-soul unity, is drawn with the angels into Christ's redemptive sacrifice.

Taste is ordinarily thought of in terms of two very different idioms - a normative idiom of taste as a standard of appraisal and a non-normative idiom of taste as a purely personal matter. Kant attempts to capture this twofold conception of taste within the terms of his mature critical philosophy by distinguishing between the beautiful and the agreeable. Scholars have largely taken Kant's distinction for granted, but David Berger argues that it is both far richer and far more problematic than it may appear. Berger examines in detail Kant's various attempts to distinguish beauty from agreeableness. This approach reveals the complex interplay between Kant's substantive aesthetic theory and his broader views on metaphysics and epistemology. Indeed, Berger argues that the real interest of Kant's distinction between beauty and agreeableness is ultimately epistemological. His interpretation brings Kant's aesthetic theory into dialogue with questions at the heart of contemporary analytic philosophy and shows how philosophical aesthetics can offer fresh insights into contemporary philosophical debates.