Marga Richter Constance R. Hebert A remarkable exploration of the

A remarkable exploration of the spirit

and the challenges of teaching the Western canon at an African American college

structure effective lessons

Each chapter includes anecdotal notes from the author's teaching experiences

Marga Richter Constance R. Hebert A remarkable exploration of theThis is the first full length introduction to the life and works of significant American composer Marga Richter (born 1926), who has written more than one hundred works for orchestra, chamber ensemble, dance, opera, voice, chorus, piano, organ, and harpsichord. Still actively composing in her eighties, Richter is particularly known for her large scale works performed by ensembles such as the London Philharmonic Orchestra and the Civic Orchestra of