| Description |
xi, 130 pages : illustrations, music ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 125-126) and index. |
| Contents |
Make beautiful music : involving singularity of tones in succession and of tones sounding simultaneously -- Free the mind, hear everything : connecting the open consciousness to all the sounds, all the time -- Free the body : involving the necessity of freeing the body from unnecessary muscle tensions -- Be the music : applying the free body in the service of a maximally beautiful performance. |
| Summary |
His 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 of the conductor: (1) bringing the musical tones to life in the most beautiful, most moving way possible; (2) freeing the mind to fully absorb all the tones; (3) freeing the body of unnecessary tension; and (4) effectively using the freed mind and body to influence the sounds. Each chapter begins with a summary of the underlying principles, presents real-life applications, and offers exercises for developing skills. Video demonstrations of the exercises as well as downloadable scores and parts are available on a companion website. The parts, in multiple transpositions, allow for hands-on experience where standard instrumental complements are unavailable [Publisher description]. |
| Subject |
Conducting.
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Conducting. |
| ISBN |
9781580465403 (hardcover ; alkaline paper) |
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1580465404 (hardcover ; alkaline paper) |
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