ON BECOMING A CONDUCTOR:LESSONS AND MEDITATIONS ON THE ART OF CONDUCTING..........$24.95
by Frank L. Battisti
ISBN 1-57463-086-5
This incredible book by one of the world’s foremost authorities on conducting contains no conducting patterns, 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. It will surely become the standard text for all those serious about the art of conducting.
"This text is a 'must have' for all serious musicians."
Eugene Migliaro Corporon
Director of Wind Studies
College of Music-University of North Texas
"...Its lessons apply equally well to conductors of all levels of
experience, and its meditations will bring new insight to this
wonderfully complex art. It is truly a 'must have'."
Dr. William L. Berz
Director of Bands
Rutgers University
"...The format and content of this book underscores the author's deep
grasp of both the craft and art of conducting."
Michael L. Haithcock
Director of Bands
University of Michigan
CONDUCTING WITH FEELING...................$18.95
by Frederick Harris, Jr
A thought-provoking collection of ideas by today's leading conductors on how a conductor develops feeling for a piece of music and communicates those feelings to an ensemble.
A GUIDE TO THE UNDERSTANDING AND CORRECTION OF INTONATION PROBLEMS...................................$12.95
by Al "Corky" Fabrizio
Provides a detailed guide to the understanding and solving of intonation problems that exist on most instruments and in many ensembles.
"...a text that is long overdue. I enthusiastically recommend
it for every wind player, music educator and conductor. I carry
a copy wherever I go."
Anthony Maiello
Director of Bands, George Mason University
NOTE GROUPING........................................$34.95
by James Morgan Thurmond
Fully explains through musical example, the concept of expressive musicianship as taught by Anton Horner, William Kincaid and Marcel Tabuteau. This book clearly illustrates how to teach students to play or sing with expression, musicianship and style and will help to make your performances "come alive".
"Here in print are exactly the concepts I was taught by
Robert Shaw and Julius Herford...it has had a profound
influence upon music education everywhere!"
Weston H. Noble
Director of Music Activities, Luther College