On becoming a conductor : lessons and meditations on the art of conducting / Frank L. Battisti.

Author/creator Battisti, Frank L.
Format Book
Edition1st ed.
Publication InfoGalesville, Md : Meredith Music, 2007.
Descriptionxii, 167 pages : illustrations, music ; 26 cm
Subjects

Contents Introduction : observations on conducting and the conductor -- Pt. I. Personal characteristics : essential knowledge, skills, experiences, and work ethic/mentor/models -- Personal characteristics and essential knowledge, skills, experiences -- Dedication, work ethic, and models/mentors -- Pt. II. Selecting literature/programming : reading, studying, and marking the score -- Selecting literature and programming -- Skills needed for reading and inner hearing what's in a score -- Score study -- Marking the score -- Pt. III. Realizing the music : role of integrity, imagination, and emotion -- Interpretation/realization -- Pt. IV. Creativity and imagination : conducting technique, conductor/player relationship, leadership -- Conductor's creativity and imagination -- Conducting technique : gestures of expression -- Conductor/player relationship : the art of collaboration -- Leadership -- Pt. V. Rehearsal planning and execution : conducting a performance, study repertoire -- Rehearsals, preparation/planning, formulating schedules -- Rehearsal considerations -- Seating arrangements -- Amount of rehearsal time -- Conducting a performance -- Study repertoire -- Pt. VI. Evaluation, maturation, and reflection -- Conductor evaluation and player progress assessment -- Continuous personal growth/development -- Pt. VIII. Conductor-teacher as music educator -- Music and the arts : the conductor-teacher's role -- Suggestions concerning what conductors should and should not do -- Postscript and a poem -- Appendix 1. Sources of quotations -- Appendix 2. Bibliography and recommended books for conductor-teachers -- Appendix 3. Additional resources (books, guides, journals) -- Appendix 4. DVDs for conductors.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references.
LCCN 2007932983
ISBN9781574630862
ISBN1574630865

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Music Music Stacks MT85 .B26 2007 ✔ Available Place Hold