The Elements of Expressive Conducting

The Elements of Expressive Conducting

Author: Michael Hathcock

Publisher:

Published: 2020-08-15

Total Pages: 310

ISBN-13: 9781733228794

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The Elements of Expressive Conducting begins with a synthesis of various movement theories which allow beginning conducting students to understand how best to use their body as an expressive instrument. Strategies for developing musical expression beyond pedagogical execution are discussed in each chapter. The text further explores merging musical preparation with a healthy, tension-free approach to an individual's movement. Readers will also find strategies for developing the coordination between the ear and body; ways to transfer "every day" movements to the art of conducting; and suggestions for building to a professional level of success.FeaturesExercises which stimulate the imagination and inform the bodyVideo examples of these exercises on the publisher's websiteDrawings of imaginative ways to consider beat patternsMusical examples chosen to reinforce specific conducting fundamentalsPractical strategies drawn from the author's more than four decades of pedagogical experience


Expressive Conducting

Expressive Conducting

Author: Jerald Schwiebert

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2017-10-04

Total Pages: 322

ISBN-13: 135179535X

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Expressive Conducting: Movement and Performance Theory for Conductors applies the insight of movement and performance theory to the practice of conducting, offering a groundbreaking new approach to conducting. Where traditional conducting pedagogies often place emphasis on training parts of the body in isolation, Expressive Conducting teaches conductors to understand their gestures as part of an interconnected system that incorporates the whole body. Rather than emphasizing learning specific patterns and gestures, this book enables student and professional conductors to develop a conducting technique that is centered around expressing the themes of the music. Drawing parallels to the worlds of acting, this text treats the body as the conductor’s instrument. Coaching notes derived from years of experience as a performance movement specialist offer readers approachable methods for eliminating communication barriers—both conscious and subconscious—to encourage optimal performance, highlighting acting theory, movement exercises and the significance of weight distribution. Unlike other conducting approaches, this text understands that conducting resonates throughout the entire body and is not conveyed by the hands or baton alone. With a comprehensive consideration of the conductor’s body and movements, featuring over 50 original illustrations, Expressive Conducting advances strategies for improving one’s conducting skills in rehearsal and performance. Jerald Schwiebert has developed a practical language for expressive conducting. Together, Schwiebert and Barr present a text that is suitable for conducting students, instructors, and professionals alike.


Conducting

Conducting

Author: Wayne Bailey

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 2015

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780199347070

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Featuring a diverse range of flexible and practical instrumentation exercises, Conducting: The Art of Communication, Second Edition, provides the most comprehensive treatment available of all aspects of instrumental conducting: technical, analytical, and expressive. Authors Wayne Bailey and Brandt Payne, offer students unparalleled coverage of the art of conducting, advanced techniques, score study for rehearsal and performance, and error recognition and correction (helping students to develop their "conductors' ears"). They provide brief and innovative exercises that focus on common technical and musical problems; score analysis and preparation; elements of expressive conducting, including facial expression and body movement; and aural skills that aid in error detection.


Basic Conducting Techniques

Basic Conducting Techniques

Author: Joseph A. Labuta

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780136011941

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From the publisher. Basic Conducting Techniques is a practical and innovative textbook that provides sound, time tested procedures and material for the beginning conducting class. Students and professors have responded enthusiastically to the hands-on, conductor competency approach of this student–oriented textbook with its clearly stated objectives and performance tests.


The Complete Conductor's Guide to Laban Movement Theory

The Complete Conductor's Guide to Laban Movement Theory

Author: Lisa A. Billingham

Publisher: GIA Publications

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 136

ISBN-13: 9781579996970

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Movement is at the core of conducting and Rudolf Laban (1879–1958) is considered perhaps the most influential scholar of human movement. His ideas have shaped the practice of dancers for generations but are significantly less known among conductors. This concise book is a thoughtful and practical introduction to Laban’s life and theories, perfect for conductors seeking to better connect their understanding of a musical score to their actions on the podium. -- Publisher.


Conducting Choirs, Volume 1: The Promising Conductor: A Practical Guide for Beginning Choral Conductors

Conducting Choirs, Volume 1: The Promising Conductor: A Practical Guide for Beginning Choral Conductors

Author: David P. DeVenney

Publisher: Roger Dean Publishing Company

Published: 2010-09-01

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13: 9781429117531

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Intended for beginning conductors, this volume offers a conceptual approach to conducting rather than an imitative one. Students begin by building right-hand and then left-hand gestures and are provided with exercises designed to increase independence and expressiveness. Approaches to repertory and programming are also introduced, as are score marking, rehearsal strategies and preparation, and singing technique. In total, it is a concise guide that offers a wealth of practical information and stands alone as a resource for even part-time choir directors.


Woodwind Methods

Woodwind Methods

Author: Charles West

Publisher: Meredith Music Publications

Published: 2015

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781574634365

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Intended for students and teachers alike, this book addresses the basics of playing wind instruments, and acts as a reference for a variety of different problems and issues. Includes music examples and fingering charts.