Score & rehearsal preparation : a realistic approach for instrumental conductors / Gary Stith.

Author/creator Stith, Gary author.
Format Book
EditionFirst edition.
Publication InfoGalesville, MD : Meredith Music Publications, June 2011.
Descriptionxiii, 80 pages : illustrations, music ; 26 cm
Subjects

Variant title Score and rehearsal preparation
Contents Phase I. Initial overview of the score. Composer background ; Relevant facts learned from printed info in score ; Duration of piece ; Date of composition ; Tempi ; Level of difficulty ; Unusual instrumentation ; Glossary of Italian or German terms ; Numbered measures in score ; Recordings studied -- Flourish for wind band / by R. Vaughan Williams -- Phase II. Compositional structure and preparation of the score. Relevant literature on the work studied (list title, author, & periodicals/texts) ; Overall form of composition ; Keys ; Flowchart of entire piece ; Marked & prepared score -- Phase III. Interpretation and preparation for the initial rehearsal. Sang through, studied & marked each individual part in score for phrasing and breath marks ; Seating recommendations ; Percussion parts determined and assigned ; Solo/soli/section parts assigned ; Errors corrected in score & parts ; Anticipated trouble spots & planned rehearsal strategies/lesson plan ; Memorized rehearsal spots (list here) ; Practiced conducting in front of a mirror (check off when secure) -- Finale -- Appendix A. Symphony orchestra and standard concert band/Symphonic wind ensemble instrumentation ; Appendix B. Glossary of terms ; Appendix C. Flowchart or map ; Appendix D. Standard instrument abbreviations ; Appendix E. Standard symphony orchestra and concert band/Wind ensemble seating arrangements ; Appendix F. Percussion assignment charts.
Abstract This text is sure to provide the most practical approach to orchestra and wind band score study ever published. It methodically simplifies preliminary score study and initial rehearsal preparation for all conductors of band, orchestra and chamber ensembles. It is enormously valuable for practicing conductors from elementary school to those leading professional ensembles. As a supplement to undergraduate and graduate level instrumental conducting classes, it is an extremely effective text. The unique features of this innovative publication include: An easy-to-read format that systematically walks the reader through the entire score-study process; complete full score to Flourish for Wind Band by Vaughan Williams used as the study score throughout; compositional flowchart of the Vaughan Williams work; score and Rehearsal Preparation Worksheet that can be reproduced and used with any wind band or orchestral score (and maintained for future use); seating-arrangement diagrams of nationally renown wind bands and orchestras; comprehensive glossary of standard instrument abbreviations; standard band and orchestra instrumentation reference chart; selective and detailed bibliography containing specific sources that will prove invaluable in the preparation of all instrumental score.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 75-79).
LCCN 2011926357
ISBN9781574631753 (pbk.)
ISBN1574631756
UPC 884088581640
Publisher numberHL00317211 Hal Leonard

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Music Music Stacks MT85 .S85 2011 ✔ Available Place Hold