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Terry Riley and minimalism

US composer Terry Riley and minimalism are included as suggested listening in several exam boards’ specifications. But there are several other reasons why studying Terry Riley might be worthwhile for you and your students. This resource will give a brief overview of Riley’s background (and that of his close collaborator La Monte Young), before going to look at four of his works, written both before and after In C, with suggested related activities.

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