On Becoming a Conductor: Lessons and Meditations on the Art of Conducting

by Frank Battisti

Overview

(Meredith Music Resource). This incredible book by one of the world's foremost authorities on conducting contains no conducting patterns, and no advice on how to conduct any piece. Instead, it focuses on the skills, knowledge and experiences needed to become and function as a conductor-teacher. "This text is a 'must have' for all serious musicians. It captures the legacy and wisdom of one of the most important conductors of our time. This is what can happen when a focused and inquisitive mind meets up with a uniquely creative imagination." Eugene Migliaro Corporon, Director of Wind Studies, College of Music University of North Texas Click here for a YouTube video on On Becoming a Conductor

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781574630862
Publisher:	Meredith Music Publications
Publication date:	10/01/2007
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	184
Product dimensions:	6.80(w) x 9.90(h) x 0.60(d)

Table of Contents

Preface     vi
Acknowledgements     viii
Introduction: Observations on Conducting and the Conductor     ix
Personal Characteristics: Essential Knowledge, Skills, Experiences, and Work Ethic/Mentor/Models     1
Personal Characteristics and Essential Knowledge, Skills, Experiences     3
Dedication, Work Ethic, and Models/Mentors     8
Selecting Literature/Programming-Reading, Studying, and Marking the Score     15
Selecting Literature and Programming     17
Skills Needed for Reading and Inner Hearing What's in a Score     23
Score Study     31
Marking the Score     38
Realising the Music-Role of Integrity, Imagination, and Emotion     47
Interpretation/Realization     49
Creativity and Imagination-Conducting Technique, Conductor/Player Relationship, Leadership     63
Conductor's Creativity and Imagination     64
Conducting Technique-Gestures of Expression     69
Conductor/Player Relationship-The Art of Collaboration     77
Leadership     80
Rehearsal Planning and Execution-Conducting a Performance, Study Repertoire     83
Rehearsals, Preparation/Planning, Formulating Schedules     85
Rehearsal Considerations     95
Seating Arrangements     105
Amount of Rehearsal Time     114
Conducting a Performance     117
Study Repertoire     121
Evaluation, Maturation, and Reflection     127
Conductor Evaluation and Player Progress Assessment     129
Continuous Personal Growth/Development     135
Conductor-Teacher as Music Educator     139
Music and the Arts-The Conductor-Teacher's Role     141
Suggestions Concerning What Conductors Should and Should Not Do     144
Postscript and a Poem     147
Sources of Quotations     150
Bibliography and Recommended Books for Conductor-Teachers     155
Additional Resources (Books, Guides, Journals)     158
DVDs for Conductors     160
About the Author     166