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