This is not a text concerned with stick technique or nuances of interpretation. Rather, it is a no-nonsense explanation of the conducting profession, expressing a distinctive philosophy of leadership. Drawing on her experience as an orchestra conductor, the author offers helpful advice on preparing for a conducting career. The second chapter features interviews with conductors Leonard Slatkin, Robert Spano, and JoAnn Falletta. Following chapters cover: Your First Job; Artistic Leadership; Artistic Programming; The People Factor; Implementing the Artistic Plan and Funding the Artistic Vision. The hefty "Resources" section ( more than 100 of a total 336 pages) offers selected listings of networking organizations; directories, magazines and journals; internet resources and forums; news services; artist managers; publishers; library special collections; summer festivals and workshops; conducting competitions; artist residencies; compositions according to thematic program; encores; orchestra audition repertoire by instrument; sample contracts and resume format; recommended reading. This portion of the book alone is worth the price!
Refine your conducting technic through the study of left-hand development, independence, expressive gestures, delicate transitions, fractional entrances and cutoffs, starting and stopping, establishing new tempi, and changing meters to name just a few. An added bonus is the inclusion of helpful videos, which are viewable free online, that provide clear conducting models. A must for every conductor wanting to improve technique or instructors looking for effective teaching materials.
Conducting the Music, Not the Musicians is the first conductor training text to put the primary emphasis on musical expression as it introduces basic technique through the concept of phrase conducting. Among many unique features it examines cueing within the beat pattern in greater detail than is usual in beginning conducting texts. The examples and exercises (drawn from both the vocal/choral and instrumental repertoires), progress to guided practice chorales and etudes and finally to full score rehearsal and guided performanc. Jerry and Henry Nowak have produced a ground-breaking book that will help novice conductors solve technical problems with musical solutions.
Just as directors encourage students to derive inspiration from exposure to great music, so conductors must find inspiration in their work. This thought-provoking book contains insights from ten respected conductors, including Frank Battisti and Frederick Fennell, regarding the conductor's role in effectively communicating with the ensemble, and ultimately, bringing out the best in performance. While the book deals mainly with conductors of advanced musicians, conductors of groups at any level could find application to their situation.
The role of conductor goes far beyond the notes on the score; a successful conductor also has to be an effective leader. The information in this text will help you develop skills needed to work together with musicians and inspire them to higher levels of excellence. Vision, trust, persuasion and character are just a few of the concepts examined and explored throughout this effective volume. Go beyond notes and rhythms, learn to connect with musicians on a personal level for more effective rehearsals and more musically satisfying performances.
Both novice and experienced band directors will benefit from the wide range of information offered through this unique and effective resource. The valuable information contained in the more than forty chapters of effective teaching tools come from some of the best educators in the field.
Publisher Description: Sinatra's conductor reveals what it's like to work for legendary singers Frankly - Just Between Us, is an entertaining and insightful behind-the-scenes look at the world of playing piano and conducting for Frank Sinatra and other contemporary music legends. This book chronicles the illustrious career of Vincent Falcone from his days at Syracuse University and tuning pianos and performing casual dates in Las Vegas, to playing piano and conducting for music icon Sinatra during the apex of his career. Falcone also played for such music greats as Andy Williams, Jack Jones, Sammy Davis Jr., Jerry Lewis, the McGuire Sisters, Tony Bennett, Connie Francis, Paul Anka, Steve Lawrence & Eydie Gorme, and many others. Frankly contains many great stories about playing and conducting for some larger-than-life music personalities of the '70s, '80s and today, and the highs and lows of playing for this caliber of entertainment.
This incredible book by one of the world's foremost authorities on conducting contains no conducting patterns, and no advice on how to conduct any piece. Instead, it focuses on the skills, knowledge and experiences needed to become and function as a conductor-teacher.
This text is a unique find for the active conductor: a sequenced approach to the many musical and extra-musical conducting skills that doesn't find itself encumbered by a complex presentation. Rooted in practical choral pedagogy, it provides exercises and tips to promote the kind of focused, dedicated study that conducting requires. The seven disciplines: analyzing the score, internalizing the score, marking the score, planning the rehearsal, rehearsing the rehearsal, conducting the score, and researching the score build on each other to continually reinforce earlier disciplines. Well-suited for both self-study and use in a conducting course or seminar, Precision Conducting is also an excellent resource for those looking to refresh existing skills.
The information presented in this book is designed to guide the choral conductor in achieving an enhanced quality of choral sound by concentrating on the crucial issues of choral blend and balance. To this end, choral balance is approached quantitatively through considerations of ensemble size, volume, strength, power, timbre, and vibrancy; choral blend is approached qualitatively through considerations of rhythmic precision, vowel unity, and intonation. The physical elements of healthy vocal production are also covered, and stylistic interpretation is addressed as it pertains to choral blend and balance. The four appendices in the back of the book contain: Glossary of terms; The Choral Singer's Guide to Good Vocal Production; Audition & Evaluation Materials (with a setting of The Star-Spangled Banner) and International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) Chart. At a length of only 100 pages, this handy spiral-bound book is packed with a wealth of information, at a bargain price!
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