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100 1 a| Getchell, Robert W.q| (Robert Ward),d| 1916-2002.=| ^A351435;

245 13 a| An investigation of, and recommendations for, the beginning conducting class in the college curriculum /c| by Robert W. Getchell.;

260 c| 1957.;

300 a| ix, 288 leaves :b| illustrations, music;

336 a| text2| rdacontent;

337 a| unmediated2| rdamedia;

338 a| volume2| rdacarrier;

500 a| The chapters in each section start with an introduction and end with a summary.;

502 b| Ph. D.c| Iowa State Universityd| 1957.;

504 a| Includes bibliographical references (leaves 280-288).;

505 0 a| List of tables ; List of diagrams ; The problem (Statement of the problem ; Importance of the study ; Limitations of the study) ; Related studies -- Section one. Interpretation of questionnaire data. Curriculum ; Content ; Mechanics of teaching -- Section two. Problems commonly encountered in the beginning conducting class with suggestions for solutions. Introduction: inherent weaknesses in conducting classes ; Can conducting be taught? ; Is the baton necessary? ; Problems related to meter patterns ; Problems of position (Problems of the wrist ; Problems of the elbow) ; Problems of tempo and rhythm (The preparatory beat and the attack) ; Problems of tempo and rhythm (continued) (The fermata ; The release ; Maintaining steady rhythm ; Relation of rhythmic unit to tempo) ; Problems of interpretation (Style ; Dynamics) ; Problems of administration (Performing medium ; Conducting examinations ; Choral versus instrumental conducting) ; Miscellaneous problems (Use of the left hand ; Score-reading and memorization ; Lack of musicianship) -- Section three. Recommended one-semester course outline for a beginning conducting class. Preliminary problems (The baton ; The grip ; The conductor's stand ; The "attention" position ; The preparatory beat) ; Conducting in three ; Conducting in two ; Conducting in four ; Conducting in six ; The release ; Pickups ; Holds ; Tempo ; Dynamics ; The left hand ; Conducting in one ; Sub-divided meters -- Appendix I. Sample of questionnaire materials ; Appendix II. Suggested objectives for the beginning conducting class ; Appendix III. Suggested written conducting examination (based on the course of study).;

520 a| "This study is concerned with suggestions and recommendations for improvements in the beginning conducting class on the collegiate level. There are three main problems to be considered: (1) to determine the current status of the beginning conducting class in our American colleges and universities--the organization, the content, and the teaching approaches being used; (2) to discuss, individually, the most common problems encountered by the average beginning conducting student and prescribe corrective measures for overcoming these problems; (3) to establish, in units of logical, progressive sequence, a one-semester course outline for a beginning conducting class on the collegiate level. One of the needs for this study is brought about by a general lack of awareness of the manifest importance of a thorough training in the basic techniques of conducting for our prospective public school vocal and instrumental conductors. Not until a conductor has developed an instinctive, natural skill with the baton, and the various problems associated with baton movements (such as pick-ups, holds, releases, etc.) will he be free to concentrate on the more important aspects of a truly sensitive, musical performance, such as style, phrasing, and interpretation generally. This phase of the training--fundamentals--is neglected in too many of our college conducting courses. A second important need for this study arises from the lack of sufficient textbook material which adequately covers conducting problems, at this beginning level, from a practical, straightforward, and progressive approach. The majority of texts on conducting assume too much previous knowledge on the part of the novice conductor and fail to realize the problems of the average beginning conducting student. This study will concern only the beginning conducting class--the so-called baton technique class--and will not consider the more advanced and intricate problems contained in contemporary orchestral works. The content will include only problems of baton technique and related areas and will not consider rehearsal techniques, program building, seating arrangements, and so forth"--Adapted from introduction.;

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An investigation of, and recommendations for, the beginning conducting class in the college curriculum / by Robert W. Getchell.

Author/creator	Getchell, Robert W.
Format	Archival & Manuscript Material
Publication Info	1957.
Description	ix, 288 leaves : illustrations, music
Subjects	Conducting--Instruction and study.

Contents	List of tables ; List of diagrams ; The problem (Statement of the problem ; Importance of the study ; Limitations of the study) ; Related studies -- Section one. Interpretation of questionnaire data. Curriculum ; Content ; Mechanics of teaching -- Section two. Problems commonly encountered in the beginning conducting class with suggestions for solutions. Introduction: inherent weaknesses in conducting classes ; Can conducting be taught? ; Is the baton necessary? ; Problems related to meter patterns ; Problems of position (Problems of the wrist ; Problems of the elbow) ; Problems of tempo and rhythm (The preparatory beat and the attack) ; Problems of tempo and rhythm (continued) (The fermata ; The release ; Maintaining steady rhythm ; Relation of rhythmic unit to tempo) ; Problems of interpretation (Style ; Dynamics) ; Problems of administration (Performing medium ; Conducting examinations ; Choral versus instrumental conducting) ; Miscellaneous problems (Use of the left hand ; Score-reading and memorization ; Lack of musicianship) -- Section three. Recommended one-semester course outline for a beginning conducting class. Preliminary problems (The baton ; The grip ; The conductor's stand ; The "attention" position ; The preparatory beat) ; Conducting in three ; Conducting in two ; Conducting in four ; Conducting in six ; The release ; Pickups ; Holds ; Tempo ; Dynamics ; The left hand ; Conducting in one ; Sub-divided meters -- Appendix I. Sample of questionnaire materials ; Appendix II. Suggested objectives for the beginning conducting class ; Appendix III. Suggested written conducting examination (based on the course of study).
Abstract	"This study is concerned with suggestions and recommendations for improvements in the beginning conducting class on the collegiate level. There are three main problems to be considered: (1) to determine the current status of the beginning conducting class in our American colleges and universities--the organization, the content, and the teaching approaches being used; (2) to discuss, individually, the most common problems encountered by the average beginning conducting student and prescribe corrective measures for overcoming these problems; (3) to establish, in units of logical, progressive sequence, a one-semester course outline for a beginning conducting class on the collegiate level. One of the needs for this study is brought about by a general lack of awareness of the manifest importance of a thorough training in the basic techniques of conducting for our prospective public school vocal and instrumental conductors. Not until a conductor has developed an instinctive, natural skill with the baton, and the various problems associated with baton movements (such as pick-ups, holds, releases, etc.) will he be free to concentrate on the more important aspects of a truly sensitive, musical performance, such as style, phrasing, and interpretation generally. This phase of the training--fundamentals--is neglected in too many of our college conducting courses. A second important need for this study arises from the lack of sufficient textbook material which adequately covers conducting problems, at this beginning level, from a practical, straightforward, and progressive approach. The majority of texts on conducting assume too much previous knowledge on the part of the novice conductor and fail to realize the problems of the average beginning conducting student. This study will concern only the beginning conducting class--the so-called baton technique class--and will not consider the more advanced and intricate problems contained in contemporary orchestral works. The content will include only problems of baton technique and related areas and will not consider rehearsal techniques, program building, seating arrangements, and so forth"--Adapted from introduction.
General note	The chapters in each section start with an introduction and end with a summary.
Dissertation note	Ph. D. Iowa State University 1957.
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references (leaves 280-288).
Reproduction note	Joyner- Photocopy. Ann Arbor, Mich. : University Microfilms International, 1976. 20 cm.

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