articles+on+conducting

a variety of articles...

1. Article on Giulinni

2. 12 important rules to remember as a conductor, when you are rehearsing your ensemble.

3. Rehearsals with a view to preserving spontaneity by H. Robert Reynolds (1999). Interviews H. Robert Reynolds, band director at the University of Michigan and conductor of the Detroit Chamber Winds. Discusses the selection of performance and rehearsal pieces, methods of arrangement for particular ensembles, and difficulties of interpretation for wind pieces. Examines the importance and limitations of reading critical analyses of music.

4. short: 2 pages. page 1 reviews important things to cover in a rehearsal. page 2 is a tuning chart for you to track instrument tendencies. every student in your band can be given this hand out.

5. Conducting Packet. 34 pages. lots of great information on conducting.... rehearsal techniques by Allan McMurray; conducting workshop hand out; review of score study; score study for people with limited time; bibliography of important books related to conducting; mime quotes for conductors; article "A symphony player looks at conductors" Instrumentalist 1975; bibliography on interpretation of music; bibliography on wind instrument history;

6. recommend words (English) for conductors to use, and many other great conducting tips; contributed by Lt. Col. Grahame, USAir Force Band, Presidents Own, Washington DC.

7. Short article: Guide to Successful Rehearsals (from Music Educator's Journal).

8. Music Encyclopedia from 1700's explaining what character each key/tonality should mean and feel.

9. Singing in band rehearsals---Every good band conductor should include singing in their rehearsals. here is a good article emphasizing this.

10. Battisti and Garofalo A guide to score study. excerpt on transposition:

11. Instrument transposition sheet: