Description
In many ways, this book is an expansion of Guide to Score Study for the Wind Band Conductor, co-authored by Frank Battisti and Robert Garofalo in 1990. In this companion volume, Battisti emphasizes the importance of a conductor’s imagination, personality, and dedication as it relates to programming, interpretation, performance, and musical leadership. The book’s discussions are augmented by comments from the following esteemed conductors:
Thomas Duffy • Richard Floyd • Michael Haithcock • Craig Kirchhoff • Courtney Snyder • Emily Threinen
Chapters include:
The Art of Programming
The Challenges, Skills, Knowledge, and Experiences of the Recreative Artist/Conductor
Composer, Artist, and Conductor: Thoughts and Ideas Concerning Interpretation and Performance
Readings of the Score: Developing a “Feelingful” Image of a Work
Guide to a Score’s Musical Components
Intellectual Study and Analysis of a Score’s Musical Components
Formulating an Interpretation: Transforming a Score’s Notation into What a Composer Intended
Performance
The Conductor as Leader
The Quest for Good Music: The Intersection of Personal Taste and Aesthetic Criteria
