The Conductor's Workshop: A Workbook on Instrumental Conducting

Long, R. Gerry

ISBN 10: 0697035158 / ISBN 13: 9780697035158

Published by William C Brown Pub, 1977

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Synopsis:

This book contains a wealth of information with musical examples on nearly every page. Part 1: Concepts & Fundamentals *Tone *Intonation *Rhythmic ensemble *Orchestral balance *Articulation – the winds *Bowing – the strings Part 2: Baton technique & its application *Score preparation *Organization of the ensemble *Baton technique *Attacks *Background awareness in basic patterns *The fermata or hold *Crescendo & diminuendo *Attacks on beats other than one *Fractional pickup attacks *Cuing on all beats *Fractional cues *Divided meters *Complex fermata problems, recitatives, & cadenzas *Unusual rhythms & meters Appendix 1: Foreign names of instruments Appendix 2: Electronic tuning aids Appendix 3: Seating arrangements Bibliography Index

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Conductor's Workshop: A Workbook on ...
Publisher: William C Brown Pub
Publication Date: 1977
Binding: spiral_bound
Condition: Very Good
Edition: 2nd Edition