English for Musicians

In this book the content and treatment of the topics have been particularly targeted at the interest and experience of musicians, students from high schools where music is a major, music colleges, academies and conservatoires. According to the latest reform by the Italian Ministry for University and Research, a foreign language is an integral part of the general curriculum of the students from the musical field. The author has found it appropriate to refer to international official grids of evaluation for foreign languages according to the European and British educational systems.

English for Musicians gives you exam practice for the upper-intermediate learner of English for specific purposes, in contexts such as music institutions, competitions, music management, conservatories of music, professional topics for performers and people who work for cultural foundations, music labels, music magazines, opera theaters, festivals; it provides complete coverage of realistic situations of musical issues in listening and reading contexts (conversations, reports and interviews). It also contains exercises to improve writing skills with both every day speech, colloquial expressions as well as very technical terms for the musician. Four simulations of exam papers for B2+ level provide a helpful overview of the essential glossary for musicians.

You can use this book in class or as a self-study book. It includes:

– Adapted excerpts from authentic materials of the contemporary specific literature for music (music magazines, music essays and biographies)

– 2 audio CDs containing the recorded material for the Listening section

– Frameworks and attractive visual material relating to the musical world to help you practice for the Speaking section

– Recording scripts and answer keys