Description
Book SynopsisFeaturing a diverse range of flexible and practical instrumentation exercises, Conducting: the Art of Communication, Second Edition, provides the most comprehensive treatment available of all aspects of instrumental conducting: technical, analytical, and expressive.
Trade Review"A refreshing addition to the market."--Carolyn Barber, University of Nebraska-Lincoln "This strong text, with a particular strength in addressing the subjective aspects of physical conducting, is the best at articulating gestures into words."--Joseph Missal, Oklahoma State University "Other books can be informative, but they are not as practical or 'easy to follow' as Conducting. I would highly recommend this text."--Michael Golemo, Iowa State University
Table of ContentsPreface Unit 1: Introduction to the Art of Conducting Chapter 1: The Art of Conducting Purpose and Training of Conductors Development of Conducting Chapter 2: The Language of Conducting Ictus Rebound Preparatory Beat Active/Passive Gestures Hinges Releases Cues Gesture of Syncopation Mirror Conducting Travel Chapter 3: Podium Posture Stance Position of Arms and Hands Parts of the Baton Holding the Baton The Ready Position Gesture Box Chapter 4: Basic Pattern Development Preparatory Gestures Patterns Basic Releases Use of the Left Hand for Releases Subdivision of Beats Conductor Evaluation Form Unit 2: Advanced Techniques Chapter 5: Advanced Techniques Articulation and Style Dynamics Accented Pitches Cues Fermata Tenuto Tempo Fluctuations and Maintenance Pre Beats for Syncopated Entrances Mixed Patterns Unmetered and Timed Passages Use of the Left Hand Conductor Evaluation Form Chapter 6: Expression in Conducting Facial Expressions in Conducting Posture and Body Language Hinges Combining the Elements Phrasal Conducting and Melding Conductor Evaluation Form Unit 3: Score Study Chapter 7: Score Study Types of Scores Clefs and Transpositions Score Order Score Study Interpreting the Score Rehearsal Planning Marking the Score Languages and the Score Orchestral Bowings Chapter 8: Sample Score Analyses Symphony no. 35, K.V. 385, Andante, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart First Suite in E-Flat for Military Band, Chaconne, Gustav Holst Unit 4: Error Detection and Correction Chapter 9: Aural Skills and Error Detection Rhythmic and Tempo Errors Pitch Errors Intonation Errors Dynamic Errors Articulation Errors Chapter 10: Aural Skills Exercises Rhythmic Errors and Errors of Pulse Note Errors Intonation Errors Dynamic and Articulation Errors Errors of All Types Bibliography Music Examples Index Subject Index
