Conducting

The Art of Communication

Second Edition

Wayne Bailey
With Brandt Payne

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.

New to this Edition:

Enhanced coverage of score order and marking, clefs and their use by different instruments, pattern development, and transpositions of instruments
Expanded discussions of issues facing the contemporary conductor and "psychological" conducting
Conducting evaluation forms for each chapter's technique topics
More varied types of scores and examples for practice as well as instruction on orchestral bowings
A reference list of instrument names in four languages and a list of foreign musical terms commonly used by conductors

Conducting

The Art of Communication

Second Edition

Wayne Bailey
With Brandt Payne

Description

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.

Previous publication dates

July 2008

Conducting

The Art of Communication

Second Edition

Wayne Bailey
With Brandt Payne

Preface

Unit 1: Introduction to the Art of Conducting

Chapter 1: The Art of Conducting
Purpose and Training of Conductors
Development of Conducting

Chapter 2: The Language of Conducting
Ictus
Rebound
Preparatory Beat
Active/Passive Gestures
Hinges
Releases
Cues
Gesture of Syncopation
Mirror Conducting
Travel

Chapter 3: Podium Posture
Stance
Position of Arms and Hands
Parts of the Baton
Holding the Baton
The Ready Position
Gesture Box

Chapter 4: Basic Pattern Development
Preparatory Gestures
Patterns
Basic Releases
Use of the Left Hand for Releases
Subdivision of Beats
Conductor Evaluation Form

Unit 2: Advanced Techniques

Chapter 5: Advanced Techniques
Articulation and Style
Dynamics
Accented Pitches
Cues
Fermata
Tenuto
Tempo Fluctuations and Maintenance
Pre Beats for Syncopated Entrances
Mixed Patterns
Unmetered and Timed Passages
Use of the Left Hand
Conductor Evaluation Form

Chapter 6: Expression in Conducting
Facial Expressions in Conducting
Posture and Body Language
Hinges
Combining the Elements
Phrasal Conducting and Melding
Conductor Evaluation Form

Unit 3: Score Study

Chapter 7: Score Study
Types of Scores
Clefs and Transpositions
Score Order
Score Study
Interpreting the Score
Rehearsal Planning
Marking the Score
Languages and the Score
Orchestral Bowings

Chapter 8: Sample Score Analyses
Symphony no. 35, K.V. 385, Andante, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
First Suite in E-Flat for Military Band, Chaconne, Gustav Holst

Unit 4: Error Detection and Correction

Chapter 9: Aural Skills and Error Detection
Rhythmic and Tempo Errors
Pitch Errors
Intonation Errors
Dynamic Errors
Articulation Errors

Chapter 10: Aural Skills Exercises
Rhythmic Errors and Errors of Pulse
Note Errors
Intonation Errors
Dynamic and Articulation Errors
Errors of All Types

Bibliography
Music Examples Index
Subject Index

Conducting

The Art of Communication

Second Edition

Wayne Bailey
With Brandt Payne

Author Information

Wayne Bailey is Professor of Music at Arizona State University, where he conducts university instrumental ensembles and teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in conducting.

Brandt Payne is Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Athletic Bands at Youngstown State University, where he conducts concert and athletic bands and teaches courses in conducting, instrumental music education, drill design, and graduate wind literature.

Conducting

The Art of Communication

Second Edition

Wayne Bailey
With Brandt Payne

Reviews and Awards

"A refreshing addition to the market."--Carolyn Barber, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

"This strong text, with a particular strength in addressing the subjective aspects of physical conducting, is the best at articulating gestures into words."--Joseph Missal, Oklahoma State University

"Other books can be informative, but they are not as practical or 'easy to follow' as Conducting. I would highly recommend this text."--Michael Golemo, Iowa State University