Frederick Fennell wrote about conducting, wind ensembles and the practical craft of making music with bands and orchestras. Time and the Winds discusses the history and character of wind instruments and ensemble traditions, while The Drummer's Heritage focuses on percussion performance and military-drum practice. His writings and interviews also document the development of the Eastman Wind Ensemble and his approach to repertoire, balance, articulation and interpretation. Fennell's prose is lively, practical and musician-focused rather than academic in tone, often moving from historical background directly into performance concerns. His work fits conducting, wind-band history, percussion, ensemble rehearsal and music-performance study. Read more Less