(Meredith Music Resource). This outstanding "one-of-a-kind" text was designed to assist the conductor in achieving a personal interpretation of music.
With hundreds of new works produced each year, this handy "survival guide to music selection" is a must for the serious wind band conductor. "... a much-needed addition to our profession ... this is a must for every band library!
Two more formal looking percussion assignment charts can be found in Appendix F. Add the assignments for all of the other pieces to be performed on the upcoming ... Equally valuable is his A Practical Guide to Percussion Terminology.
(Meredith Music Resource). A thought provoking collection of ideas by today's leading conductors on how a conductor develops feelings for a piece of music and communicates those feelings to an ensemble.
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.
Battisti emphasizes the importance of the conductor's imagination, personality and ongoing study weeks/months/years in developing an interpretation that is personal, well-informed and faithful to the composer's expressive intent.
In this collection, he covers original scores by Persichetti, Hanson, Schuman and Chance, as well as classic works by Wagner and Holst.
(Meredith Music Resource). The most comprehensive yet practical intonation book ever written. Includes tuning guides and intonation charts for all instruments.
This book applies the principles of business leadership to the task of leading a musical ensemble.
(Meredith Music Resource).
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