Music-Instruction & Study-Conducting

5 Manuscripts in 1 Book, Including: How to Play Guitar, How to Play Piano, How to Play Ukulele, How to Play Chords and How to Play Scales!Book 1)How to Play Guitar: In 1 Day - The Only 7 Exercises You Need to Learn Guitar...

This is an essential guide for students of the nine Beethoven symphonies and a starting-point for young conductors. Drawing on his lifelong experience of conducting these works, Del Mar offers an analysis of the music's structure, pointing out key events in the score and...

Music is universal, simply because we all belong to the same human species. The percentage (99.9%) of genes or DNA that we share, makes all our similarities, traits, and tastes common. As a universally appealing interest, music makes itself well worth pursuing and sharing!...

In Rehearsing: Critical Connections for the Instrumental Music Conductor, Colson supplies the missing link for conductors looking for advice that allows them to complete their training for reaching complete competency as a conductor.Author: John F. ColsonISBN-10: 1442250798ISBN-13: 9781442250796Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield PublishersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/09/2015Pages:...

Now in its eighth edition, Basic Conducting Techniques provides a clear and intelligible introduction to the art of conducting an ensemble. It has been updated with a greater diversity of repertoire, including contemporary examples and more music by underrepresented composers.Over the course of 14...

How was large-scale music directed or conducted in Britain before baton conducting took hold in the 1830s? This book investigates the ways large-scale music was directed or conducted in Britain before baton conducting took hold in the 1830s. After surveying practice in Italy, Germany...

The genres of classical music and heavy metal music are rarely discussed in the same sentence. This book explores how these two styles of music have many more similarities and connections than most people would think.Author: Michael SeeISBN-13: 9798348218492Publisher: Michael SeeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/24/2024Pages: 196Format:...

Considers Nikisch as a primary link between the later nineteenth century performance practice, and the twentieth-century 'fetishisation' of the superstar conductor as a commercially driven phenomenon. The Hungarian-born conductor Arthur Nikisch (1855-1922) was among the first of the new breed of virtuoso conductors who...

Focusing on the works of J. S. Bach, this invaluable guide surveys the choral-orchestral repertoire.Author: Jonathan D. GreenISBN-10: 0810837331ISBN-13: 9780810837331Publisher: Scarecrow PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/16/2000Pages: 634Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.82lbsSize: 8.81h x 5.83w x 1.57dReview Citation(s): Choice 10/01/2000 pg. 298Reference and Research Bk News 08/01/2000 pg. 159American...

As we begin this educative book, the first thing that must be addressed is what music is. Giving a layman's definition, music is the production of pleasant sounds that make sense to the ear. It can be performed with the aid of various instruments...

Calling Music Lovers of All Ages!Are you eager to learn some proper chords for your instrument, but don't know where to start?If so, "How to Play Chords: In 1 Day - The Only 7 Exercises You Need to Learn Guitar Chords, Piano Chords, and...

The former first horn of the Boston Symphony Orchestra writes about playing under Klemperer, Koussevitzky, Munch etc, the french horn, and specific horn passages. In this volume, Harold Meek, former first horn of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, shares anecdotes and insights about the joys...

Considers Boult's interpretations of Elgar's major works by drawing on their correspondence, Boult's annotated scores, broadcast performances, commercial recordings and press reviews, ranging from the composer's lifetime to Boult's final public appearances. Edward Elgar (1857-1934) and Adrian Boult (1889-1983) first met in 1904 and...

���� Discover the Sheet Music for Piano Masterpieces by Classical Masters! ����Immerse yourself in the enchanting world with our exclusive collection ofClassical Music Masters: Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, and Their Masterpieces.This book pays tribute to the extraordinary talents of Johann Sebastian Bach, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart,...

Leonard Slatkin delves into eight of the most beloved orchestral pieces of the nineteenth century and tackles problems conductors face before stepping onto the podium, providing tips that will help bring these works to life on the stage. He covers works by Mussorgsky, Berlioz,...

A handy guide for the community theatre music director and conductor whose formal music studies did not specifically address putting on an actual Broadway show using your local amateur talent. Topics take the reader from score study all the way through Closing Night.Author: Kurt...

So, You're the New Musical Director! is aimed at the person who has music training but little or no experience with musical theatre, the high school choral director with a degree in music education, or the actor participating in community theatre productions. It details...

Do you want to develop your abilities, expand your skills, and become a more creative composer? If so, you should read this book!! This book will greatly aid to: Refine your composition skills. Increase your productivity as a composer. Ensure the efficient performance of...

Conducting Opera discusses operas in the standard repertory from the perspective of a conductor with a lifetime of experience performing them. It focuses on Joseph Rescigno's approach to preparing and performing these masterworks in order to realize what opera can uniquely achieve: a fusion...

Free your mind with these enlightening mandala designs For centuries, mandalas have provided an elevated level of guidance to those seeking peace, inspiration, and a deeper connection to the world around them. Now, with The Mandala Coloring Book, you can use these sacred circles...

This book helps band directors teach and develop successful jazz programs in middle schools and high schools. Ronald E. Kearns provides a step-by-step approach to starting a jazz program, teaching jazz performance, and maintaining the program once it has been established. He addresses a...

Author: Patricia Prentzel, Kris HinterbergISBN-10: 1614939640ISBN-13: 9781614939641Publisher: Peppertree PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/16/2024Pages: 142Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.38lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.39d

This book helps band directors teach and develop successful jazz programs in middle schools and high schools. Ronald E. Kearns provides a step-by-step approach to starting a jazz program, teaching jazz performance, and maintaining the program once it has been established. He addresses a...

Based on his decades of experience conducting these works, Leonard Slatkin guides readers through eight of the most beloved orchestral pieces of the nineteenth century: - Ludwig van Beethoven's Symphony No. 3, "Eroica"- Modest Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition (orch. Maurice Ravel)- Hector Berlioz's...

Seiji Ozawa: Conductor's Journey" delves into the captivating narrative of one of the preeminent conductors in the history of classical music. Born in Shenyang, China, and raised in Japan, Ozawa's journey unfolds against a backdrop of diverse cultural influences that would shape his unique...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

Dickie's guide to the community orchestra is a practical handbook for anyone interested in starting or maintaining an amateur orchestra. This book is an essential resource for music teachers, community leaders, and aspiring conductors.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important,...

Trained as a surgeon, renowned as a conductor, Boyd Neel led a life rich in innovation, achievement, and enthusiasm. He reminisces about that life in this volume, and the ebullience, wit, charm, and candour that characterized the man shine through its pages. Initially, Neel...

In this re-edited edition, Robert Chesterman's interviews with conductors as celebrated as Leonard Bernstein, Claudio Abbado and Herbert von Karajan present fresh insights into their individual characters, their personal ideologies and their practical approaches - and in many cases, their private lives - as...

Transition with ease to your new music teaching position with help from a director who's done it!Music programs aren't all the same. Making the transition to a new music teaching position isn't always as simple as reading sheet music. Changing schools means big career...

A practical guide to organizing, rehearsing, and performing with a handbell choir. With clear instructions, useful tips, and inspiring examples, this book is an excellent resource for music teachers, choir directors, and bell ringers of all levels.This work has been selected by scholars as...

Debussy orchestrated two of the three Gymnopedies composed by his friend Erik Satie after giving an impromptu performance of the piano originals at the home of conductor Gustave Doret, who was so taken with them that he commissioned Debussy to prepare an orchestral setting...

A practical manual for building musical understanding and physical skills, intended for conductors at all stages of development. This book is a practical manual for anyone who stands on a podium helping an ensemble make music. The four main chapters address the major obligations...

Based on his decades of experience conducting these works, Leonard Slatkin delves into eight of the most beloved orchestral pieces of the twentieth century and tackles problems conductors face before stepping onto the podium. These works are: Claude Debussy's La Mer Dmitri Shostakovich's Symphony...

Having spent a career as a guest conductor with over 100 orchestras and served as a Music Director with two orchestras, I have collected a wide variety of experiences. These experiences have included teaching conducting to Senator Joe Biden, conducting the seventh inning stretch...

First published in 1912, this book contains the original musical notation for Charles V. Stanford's "Symphony No.7, Op.12", a classical musical composition for orchestra. A wonderful example of Romantic music from the early 19th century, this piece will appeal to musicians and others with...

A comprehensive guide to score reading of orchestral music for conductors and all musicians, music readers and students. It presents methods on synthesising a score, creating a sounding image of the score in the mind, reading in clefs, decoding single and multiple transpositions, making...

This comprehensive text by Anthony Maiello on the art of conducting is designed to be hands on, user friendly, playable by any instrumentation, a step-by-step approach to baton technique, great for use with a wind, string or voice conducting class, and excellent as a...

Sheet Music Composer Sergei Rachmaninoff6 Moments Musicals Op.16 Andantino in B flat minor Op.16, no.1 Allegretto in e flat minor Op.16, no.2 Andante Cantabile in B minor Op.16, no.3 Presto in E minor Op.16, no.4 Adagio Sostenuto in D flat major Op.16, no.5 Maestoso...

Preparing our minds for rehearsal, listening to our singers, and making those moments last, choir directors have a complex job getting ready for concerts. How do we approach concert day? What is the spirit of the choir? How are final rehearsals different? In this...

New, digitally-enhanced reprint of the full score issued by Boosey & Co., London in 1901, the same year Elgar conducted the world premiere of this sparkling concert overture. Sometimes known as "In London Town", the Cockaigne Overture has been an audience favorite ever since....

Sheet Music All 24 Prelude and Fugue, from #1 to #24Composer Joann Sebastian Bach1. Prelude and Fugue in C major BWV 8462. Prelude and Fugue in C minor BWV 8473. Prelude and Fugue in C# major BWV 8484. Prelude and Fugue in C# minor...

The book ""Conducting An Amateur Orchestra"" by Malcolm H. Holmes is a comprehensive guide for individuals who wish to lead a community or amateur orchestra. The book provides an in-depth understanding of the role of a conductor, the necessary skills and techniques required to...

Herman Scherchen (1891-1966), the distinguished German conductor, was largely self-taught in music. He played the viola in the Berlin Philharmonic (1907-10) and in 1918 founded the Neue Musikgesellschaft in Berlin. He was an ardent champion of twentieth-century music, especially that of Schoenberg, with whom...

Borodin started work on his second symphony soon after the 1869 premiere of his first. He worked on it off and on until 1876, putting it aside for another project - misplacing his orchestral scores of the first and last movements in the process....

Following on the heels of his Conducting and Rehearsing the Instrumental Music Ensemble, John F. Colson takes students to the next level in conducting practice with Rehearsing: Critical Connections for the Instrumental Music Conductor. Colson draws together the critical connections for those seeking to...

A lightning rod for powerful emotions, Thomas Schippers began his escalation to fame at nineteen continuing with performances in many renowned venues in the world. Here his career is traced through the accounts of those who knew or performed with him, redressing the astonishing...

Sheet Music Piano Sonatas Volume 1, from 1 to 9Composer Wolfang Amadeus Mozart W.A. Mozart Piano Sonata No.1 in C major, K.279/189d W.A. Mozart Piano Sonata No.2 in F major, K.280/189e W.A. Mozart Piano Sonata No.3 in B-flat major, K.281/189f W.A. Mozart Piano Sonata...

Carlos Kleiber (1930-2004) was the greatest conductor of his generation. His reputation is legendary, and yet astonishingly, in his five decades on the podium, he conducted only 89 concerts, some 600 opera performances, and produced 12 recordings. How did someone who worked so little...

Musical leadership is associated with a specific profession-the conductor-as well as being a colloquial metaphor for human communication and cooperation at its best. This book examines what musical leadership is, by delving into the choral conductor role, what goes on in the music-making moment...