Basic Conducting Techniques

Features + Benefits

• NEW - Wide variety of carefully selected excerpts, more than any other source-Contains over 100 musical excerpts from orchestral, band and choral literature; over 85 conducting diagrams and illustrations; and transpositions for selected excerpts to facilitate ensemble performance.

  • Presents students with valid musical examples-not contrived drill exercises-that present the problems they must master to develop their conducting skills. Ex.___

• NEW - Precise, cross-referenced directions precede each excerpt.

  • Motivates students and helps them develop independence by challenging them to attempt interpretive conducting techniques as they arise in the music, even before they are encountered in later chapters. Ex.___

• NEW - Flexible use with classes of mixed music majors-Contains musical excerpts, complete scores, and rehearsal techniques for both instrumental and choral groups.

  • Introduces instrumental conducting to prospective choral directors and choral conducting to prospective instrumental directors. Such versatility can be a great advantage to the student pursuing a music teaching career. Ex.___

• Conducting competencies begin each chapter.

  • Provides focus and guides student learning with clearly stated course objectives. Ex.___

• Rating scales and analytical guides-Features13 self-check mastery tests and a comprehensive conducting-competency rating scale.

  • Provides students with a basis for self evaluation and immediate feedback. Ex.___

• Problem-solving approach-Helps students learn by solving actual conducting problems.

  • Motivates and holds students' interest by requiring them to tackle problems they'll encounter in real experiences. Ex.___

• Modular chapter format.

  • Provides a clearly stated lesson plan for instructors and encourages self-paced learning and self-evaluation for students. Ex.___