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Conducting and Rehearsing the Instrumental Music Ensemble

Scenarios, Priorities, Strategies, Essentials, and Repertoire

by John F. Colson ...

Conducting and Rehearsing the Instrumental Music Ensemble is the most comprehensive guide on the rehearsalprocess for conducting instrumental music ensembles. Ideal for the advanced instrumental music conductor seeking to look beyond basic conducting technique, this work breaks the multidimensional activity of working with an ensemble, orchestra, or band into its constituent components.Advanced ... Read more

$109.39 USD

Conducting and Rehearsing the Instrumental Music Ensemble is the most comprehensive guide on the rehearsalprocess for conducting instrumental music ensembles. Ideal for the advanced instrumental music conductor seeking to look beyond basic conducting technique, this work breaks the multidimensional activity of working with an ensemble, orchestra, or band into its constituent components.Advanced
... Read more
Maestros and Their Music

The Art and Alchemy of Conducting

by John Mauceri ...

An exuberant, uniquely accessible, beautifully illustrated look inside the enigmatic art and craft of conducting, from a celebrated conductor whose international career has spanned half a century.John Mauceri brings a lifetime of experience to bear in an unprecedented, hugely informative, consistently entertaining exploration of his profession, rich with anecdotes from decades of working alongside ... Read more

$7.99 USD

An exuberant, uniquely accessible, beautifully illustrated look inside the enigmatic art and craft of conducting, from a celebrated conductor whose international career has spanned half a century.John Mauceri brings a lifetime of experience to bear in an unprecedented, hugely informative, consistently entertaining exploration of his profession, rich with anecdotes from decades of working alongside
... Read more
The Conductor as Leader

Principles of Leadership Applied to Life on the Podium

by Ramona M. Wis ...

Vision, trust, persuasion, and character are just a few of the key concepts explored in this volume that brings the wealth of leadership literature to bear on the business of running a musical ensemble. The book argues that the role of a conductor is more than just to cue entrances, hold fermatas, and execute final cutoffs with a flourish—it should also be about inspiring the musicians in front of ... Read more

$24.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Vision, trust, persuasion, and character are just a few of the key concepts explored in this volume that brings the wealth of leadership literature to bear on the business of running a musical ensemble. The book argues that the role of a conductor is more than just to cue entrances, hold fermatas, and execute final cutoffs with a flourish—it should also be about inspiring the musicians in front of
... Read more
The School Choral Program

Philosophy, Planning, Organizing, and Teaching

by James Jordan, Michele Holt ...

This new, definitive choral methods text is perfect for future practitioners and an invaluable reference for any choral conductor. The School Choral Program includes the combined experience and expertise of recognized leaders in music education and of choral teachers who work in today's classroom. With practical insights and perspectives, 18 authors—all leading choral directors, administrators, ... Read more

$47.00 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This new, definitive choral methods text is perfect for future practitioners and an invaluable reference for any choral conductor. The School Choral Program includes the combined experience and expertise of recognized leaders in music education and of choral teachers who work in today's classroom. With practical insights and perspectives, 18 authors—all leading choral directors, administrators,
... Read more
The Silent Musician

Why Conducting Matters

by Mark Wigglesworth ...

"Meditations on the craft of conducting, written with grace and humor, unfailingly light in spirit but sometimes profound." — The Washington PostThe conductor—formally attired, imposingly poised above an orchestra, baton waving dramatically—is a familiar figure even for those who never set foot in a concert hall. As a veritable icon for classical music, the conductor has also been subjected to ... Read more

$18.79 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

"Meditations on the craft of conducting, written with grace and humor, unfailingly light in spirit but sometimes profound." — The Washington PostThe conductor—formally attired, imposingly poised above an orchestra, baton waving dramatically—is a familiar figure even for those who never set foot in a concert hall. As a veritable icon for classical music, the conductor has also been subjected to
... Read more
The Choral Conductor's Companion

100 Rehearsal Techniques, Imaginative Ideas, Quotes, and Facts

Edited by Brian J. Winnie ...

One hundred powerful rehearsal techniques and ideas passionately shared by leading expert choral pedagogues, composers, conductors, vocologists, music therapists, researchers, speech-language pathologists, studio teachers, and professional practitioners. Each quick-to-read, insightful article includes fascinating facts about famous composers and conductors, thoughtful motivational quotes, and ... Read more

$24.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

One hundred powerful rehearsal techniques and ideas passionately shared by leading expert choral pedagogues, composers, conductors, vocologists, music therapists, researchers, speech-language pathologists, studio teachers, and professional practitioners. Each quick-to-read, insightful article includes fascinating facts about famous composers and conductors, thoughtful motivational quotes, and
... Read more
The Compleat Conductor

by Gunther Schuller ...

A world-renowned conductor and composer who has lead most of the major orchestras in North America and Europe, a talented musician who has played under the batons of such luminaries as Toscanini and Walter, and an esteemed arranger, scholar, author, and educator, Gunther Schuller is without doubt a major figure in the music world. Now, in The Compleat Conductor, Schuller has penned a highly ... Read more

$18.09 USD

A world-renowned conductor and composer who has lead most of the major orchestras in North America and Europe, a talented musician who has played under the batons of such luminaries as Toscanini and Walter, and an esteemed arranger, scholar, author, and educator, Gunther Schuller is without doubt a major figure in the music world. Now, in The Compleat Conductor, Schuller has penned a highly
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Music Elements: Music Theory, Songwriting, Lyrics & Creativity Explained

by Tommy Swindali ...

Embrace Your Inner ArtistDo you struggle writing songs?Have you ever tried learning music theory but found it hard or thought that it wasn't necessary?If you are finding that you are writing songs, and whilst they sound good, there is something missing then read on. What you are missing is the sense of harmony and emotion that professional producers and songwriters have. Your about to discover ... Read more

$2.99 USD

Embrace Your Inner ArtistDo you struggle writing songs?Have you ever tried learning music theory but found it hard or thought that it wasn't necessary?If you are finding that you are writing songs, and whilst they sound good, there is something missing then read on. What you are missing is the sense of harmony and emotion that professional producers and songwriters have. Your about to discover
... Read more
Becoming a Choral Music Teacher

A Field Experience Workbook

by Patrice Madura Ward-Steinman ...

Becoming a Choral Music Teacher: A Field Experience Workbook, Second Edition is a choral methods textbook that prepares students in Music Education to become middle school and high school choral music teachers. It emphasizes important musical skills, vocal pedagogy and repertoire suitable for secondary school choirs in order to provide future teachers with the critical experiences to be effective. ... Read more

$72.99 USD

Becoming a Choral Music Teacher: A Field Experience Workbook, Second Edition is a choral methods textbook that prepares students in Music Education to become middle school and high school choral music teachers. It emphasizes important musical skills, vocal pedagogy and repertoire suitable for secondary school choirs in order to provide future teachers with the critical experiences to be effective.
... Read more
Riccardo Muti

by Riccardo Muti ...

“A vivid portrait of life at the top of a podium heap…[a] fascinating memoir – a must-read for all who would gain insights into what makes a dedicated and complicated man of music tick.”--Chicago TribuneFrom a small town in the south of Italy to the pinnacle of the classical music world, Riccardo Muti has enthralled audiences across the globe as conductor of the world’s most prestigious orchestras ... Read more

$15.99 USD

“A vivid portrait of life at the top of a podium heap…[a] fascinating memoir – a must-read for all who would gain insights into what makes a dedicated and complicated man of music tick.”--Chicago TribuneFrom a small town in the south of Italy to the pinnacle of the classical music world, Riccardo Muti has enthralled audiences across the globe as conductor of the world’s most prestigious orchestras
... Read more
Conducting Opera

Where Theater Meets Music

by Joseph Rescigno ...

Conducting Opera discusses operas in the standard repertory from the perspective of a conductor with a lifetime of experience performing them. It focuses on Joseph Rescigno’s approach to preparing and performing these masterworks in order to realize what opera can uniquely achieve: a fusion of music and drama resulting in a whole that is greater than the sum of its parts. Opening with a chapter ... Read more

$17.29 USD

Conducting Opera discusses operas in the standard repertory from the perspective of a conductor with a lifetime of experience performing them. It focuses on Joseph Rescigno’s approach to preparing and performing these masterworks in order to realize what opera can uniquely achieve: a fusion of music and drama resulting in a whole that is greater than the sum of its parts. Opening with a chapter
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Daniels' Orchestral Music

by David Daniels, David W. Oertel, David A. Rahbee ...

Series series Music Finders
Daniels’ Orchestral Music is the gold standard for all orchestral professionals—from conductors, librarians, programmers, students, administrators, and publishers, to even instructors—seeking to research and plan an orchestral program, whether for a single concert or a full season.This sixth edition, celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of the original edition, has the largest increase in entries ... Read more

$141.79 USD

Daniels’ Orchestral Music is the gold standard for all orchestral professionals—from conductors, librarians, programmers, students, administrators, and publishers, to even instructors—seeking to research and plan an orchestral program, whether for a single concert or a full season.This sixth edition, celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of the original edition, has the largest increase in entries
... Read more
Choral Concepts

by Donald Neuen ...

Choral Concepts captures the essence of nearly 70 years of expertise from one of America's most esteemed choral conductors, Donald Neuen.This comprehensive guide offers clear, practical, and empowering teachings in choral methods and conducting on such important topics as breath support, ensemble sound, vowels, warm-ups, rhythm, phrasing, diction, score preparation and analysis, rehearsal ... Read more

$44.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Choral Concepts captures the essence of nearly 70 years of expertise from one of America's most esteemed choral conductors, Donald Neuen.This comprehensive guide offers clear, practical, and empowering teachings in choral methods and conducting on such important topics as breath support, ensemble sound, vowels, warm-ups, rhythm, phrasing, diction, score preparation and analysis, rehearsal
... Read more
Inside Conducting

by Christopher Seaman ...

What does a conductor actually do? How much effect does he or she have? Can the orchestra manage without one? Why don't the players look at the conductor more? Is it necessary for the conductor to play every instrument? What about interpretation? What happens at rehearsals? Why do some conductors "thrash around" more than others? Who's the boss in a concerto: the soloist or the conductor?These are ... Read more

$17.99 USD

What does a conductor actually do? How much effect does he or she have? Can the orchestra manage without one? Why don't the players look at the conductor more? Is it necessary for the conductor to play every instrument? What about interpretation? What happens at rehearsals? Why do some conductors "thrash around" more than others? Who's the boss in a concerto: the soloist or the conductor?These are
... Read more
Rehearsing

Critical Connections for the Instrumental Music Conductor

by John F. Colson ...

Following on the heels of his Conducting and Rehearsing the Instrumental Music Ensemble, John F. Colson takes students to the next level in conducting practice with Rehearsing: Critical Connections for the Instrumental Music Conductor. Colson draws together the critical connections for those seeking to become fully capable and self-assured instrumental music conductors. As he argues, too often ... Read more

$64.79 USD

Following on the heels of his Conducting and Rehearsing the Instrumental Music Ensemble, John F. Colson takes students to the next level in conducting practice with Rehearsing: Critical Connections for the Instrumental Music Conductor. Colson draws together the critical connections for those seeking to become fully capable and self-assured instrumental music conductors. As he argues, too often
... Read more
Konnakkol Manual

An Advanced Course in Solkattu

by David P. Nelson ...

David Nelson wrote and compiled Konnakkol Manua l to assist teaching an advanced course in the rhythmic compositions of Karnatak (South Indian) music. This new instructional book picks up where his previous book, Solkattu Manual, left off. It includes advanced exercises for developing control of odd pulse divisions, such as three and five notes per beat. There is a chapter on the sources of ... Read more

$18.79 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

David Nelson wrote and compiled Konnakkol Manua l to assist teaching an advanced course in the rhythmic compositions of Karnatak (South Indian) music. This new instructional book picks up where his previous book, Solkattu Manual, left off. It includes advanced exercises for developing control of odd pulse divisions, such as three and five notes per beat. There is a chapter on the sources of
... Read more
Leonard Bernstein

A Centenary Celebration

by John Mauceri ...

Series series A Vintage Short
A dazzling conductor and prodigiously talented composer whose passion for music inspired generations of musicians, Leonard Bernstein is one of the most famous figures in American musical history. Now, acclaimed conductor and musical director John Mauceri, who worked with and learned from Bernstein for eighteen years, gives us an intimate portrait of the beloved maestro.Mauceri warmly recounts ... Read more

$0.99 USD

A dazzling conductor and prodigiously talented composer whose passion for music inspired generations of musicians, Leonard Bernstein is one of the most famous figures in American musical history. Now, acclaimed conductor and musical director John Mauceri, who worked with and learned from Bernstein for eighteen years, gives us an intimate portrait of the beloved maestro.Mauceri warmly recounts
... Read more
Essentials in Conducting

A Comprehensive Guide to Conducting Music: Techniques, Patterns, and Interpretation

by Karl Wilson Gehrkens ...

In "Essentials in Conducting," Karl Wilson Gehrkens presents a thorough exploration of conducting techniques, blending practical guidance with theoretical insights. The book is meticulously structured, encompassing not only the rudiments of conducting but also the intricate interactions between conductor and ensemble. Rich in examples and illustrations, it serves as both a reference for ... Read more

$1.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

In "Essentials in Conducting," Karl Wilson Gehrkens presents a thorough exploration of conducting techniques, blending practical guidance with theoretical insights. The book is meticulously structured, encompassing not only the rudiments of conducting but also the intricate interactions between conductor and ensemble. Rich in examples and illustrations, it serves as both a reference for
... Read more
Rehearsing the Jazz Band - Resource Book

Includes Suggested Jazz Charts from Each Author

Edited by Mary Jo Papich, Ryan Adamsons ...

(Meredith Music Resource). This book provides one huge "room" where everyone can gather to ask questions on the art of rehearsing and listen to answers from people who know. It includes chapters by Caleb Chapman, John Clayton, Jose Antonio Diaz, Curtis Gaesser, Antonio Garcia, Gordon Goodwin, Roosevelt Griffin III, Sherrie Maricle, Ellen Rowe, Roxanne Stevenson, Steve Wiest, and Greg Yasinitsky. ... Read more

$14.39 USD

(Meredith Music Resource). This book provides one huge "room" where everyone can gather to ask questions on the art of rehearsing and listen to answers from people who know. It includes chapters by Caleb Chapman, John Clayton, Jose Antonio Diaz, Curtis Gaesser, Antonio Garcia, Gordon Goodwin, Roosevelt Griffin III, Sherrie Maricle, Ellen Rowe, Roxanne Stevenson, Steve Wiest, and Greg Yasinitsky.
... Read more
Rehearsing the Band, Volume 2

by Donald K. Miller ...

(Meredith Music Resource). Reading this book soon leads one to discover that band conductors are indeed fortunate to have a number of talented and accomplished leaders, who were not only willing, but enthusiastic about sharing their ideas and philosophies with younger colleagues. The result of all of this is to provide a huge "room" where everyone can gather to ask questions on all aspects of ... Read more

$14.39 USD

(Meredith Music Resource). Reading this book soon leads one to discover that band conductors are indeed fortunate to have a number of talented and accomplished leaders, who were not only willing, but enthusiastic about sharing their ideas and philosophies with younger colleagues. The result of all of this is to provide a huge "room" where everyone can gather to ask questions on all aspects of
... Read more
Building an Award-Winning Guitar Program

A Guide for Music Educators

by Bill Swick ...

Building an Award-Winning Guitar Program is a practical guide to assist secondary and post-secondary music educators with the tasks involved in establishing a successful music program. With the rising interest in guitar, Mariachi, rock band, handbells, bluegrass, music technology, and so on, more and more music educators are being asked to teach innovative music classes. Author Bill Swick has ... Read more

$27.89 USD

Building an Award-Winning Guitar Program is a practical guide to assist secondary and post-secondary music educators with the tasks involved in establishing a successful music program. With the rising interest in guitar, Mariachi, rock band, handbells, bluegrass, music technology, and so on, more and more music educators are being asked to teach innovative music classes. Author Bill Swick has
... Read more
Vocale lichte muziek repeteren

by Tijs Krammer ...

Dit boek helpt je handiger te worden in het repeteren met koor. Hoe studeer je partijen vlot in? Op welke manier combineer je stemmen efficiënt? Hoe geef je begintonen goed aan? Hoe doe je het aftellen helder? Op welke manier zorg je voor een goede gelijkheid? Wat komt er kijken bij het afwerken van een nummer? Hoe laat je de zangers expressieve bogen maken? Hoe zorg je voor een mooie klank die ... Read more

$10.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Dit boek helpt je handiger te worden in het repeteren met koor. Hoe studeer je partijen vlot in? Op welke manier combineer je stemmen efficiënt? Hoe geef je begintonen goed aan? Hoe doe je het aftellen helder? Op welke manier zorg je voor een goede gelijkheid? Wat komt er kijken bij het afwerken van een nummer? Hoe laat je de zangers expressieve bogen maken? Hoe zorg je voor een mooie klank die
... Read more
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Conducting Music

The Fundamentals and More for Conducting Bands, Orchestras, Choirs, and Ensemble

by Michael Miller ...

The complex art of conducting may look effortless to the casual onlooker, however, it requires a great deal of knowledge and skill. The success of a performance hinges on the director's ability to keep the group playing together and interpreting the music as the composer intended.The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Conducting Music shows student and novice conductors how to lead bands, orchestras, ... Read more

$9.99 USD

The complex art of conducting may look effortless to the casual onlooker, however, it requires a great deal of knowledge and skill. The success of a performance hinges on the director's ability to keep the group playing together and interpreting the music as the composer intended.The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Conducting Music shows student and novice conductors how to lead bands, orchestras,
... Read more
Mozart to Metallica

Connections between Classical music and Heavy Metal

by Michael See ...

The genres of classical music and heavy metal music are rarely discussed in the same sentence. This book explores how these two styles of music have many more similarities and connections than most people would think. ... Read more

$9.99 USD

The genres of classical music and heavy metal music are rarely discussed in the same sentence. This book explores how these two styles of music have many more similarities and connections than most people would think.
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