SubjectInstruction & Study / Conducting, United States / General
FeaturesRevised
TypeTextbook
AuthorRoy Ernst, Donald Hunsberger
Subject AreaMusic, History
FormatSpiral
Dimensions
Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight33.8 Oz
Item Length10.8 in
Item Width9.1 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number2
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
LCCN91-000721
TitleLeadingThe
Dewey Edition20
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal781.45
Table Of ContentSECTION ONE: BASIC PRINCIPLES AND TECHNIQUES 1. Posture 2. Dynamics 3. Using the Baton 4. Entrances on Beats 2, 3, and 4 5. Score Study 6. Subdivision of Beats 7. Dynamic Accents 8. Asymmetrical Meters 9. Sustaining Gestures 10. Programming SECTION TWO: SPECIAL TOPICS AND TECHNIQUES 11. Conducting Accompaniments 12. Contemporary Music 13. Musical Theater 14. The Jazz Ensemble SECTION THREE: ANTHOLOGY: MUSICAL EXCERPTS FOR CLASS PERFORMANCE. SECTION FOUR: APPENDIXES APPENDIX 1. The Conducting Course APPENDIX 2. Daily Exercises for Warm-Up and Review APPENDIX 3. Seating Charts APPENDIX 4. Program Checklist APPENDIX 5. Concert Preparation Checklist APPENDIX 6. Form for Evaluating Conductors APPENDIX 7. Glossary APPENDIX 8. Bibliography: Recommended Readings APPENDIX 9. References INDEXES Index of Composers Subject Index List of Activities
Edition DescriptionRevised edition
SynopsisThis text contains practical instruction in choral and instrumental conducting for both beginning and intermediate students, along with a large selection of scores for classroom practice.
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