In this Book
- Face to Face with Orchestra and Chorus, Second, Expanded Edition: A Handbook for Choral Conductors
- Book
- 2004
- Published by: Indiana University Press
summary
Face to Face with Orchestra and Chorus is a crucial guide for choral conductors who are presented with the daunting task of conducting a full-size orchestra. This book provides a survival kit for both novice and experienced choral conductors, with an overview of the orchestral instruments and their particular needs, tips for rehearsing an orchestra effectively, and guidelines for proper baton technique. Conductors are walked through six case studies from the Baroque and Classical periods, including Handel's Messiah, Bach's Magnificat in D Major, Vivaldi's Gloria, and Beethoven's "Choral" Fantasia.
Table of Contents
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- Illustrations
- pp. ix-x
- Foreword to the First Edition
- pp. xi-xii
- Part One: Working with an Orchestra
- 2. The Orchestral Instruments
- pp. 6-24
- 3. Preparing for Rehearsals
- pp. 25-33
- 4. Adjusting Your Baton Technique
- pp. 34-38
- 5. Rehearsing the Orchestra
- pp. 39-44
- Part Two: Conducting Three Baroque Masterworks
- 6. Studying the Scores
- pp. 47-58
- 7. G. F. Handel: Messiah
- pp. 59-121
- 9. Antonio Vivaldi: Gloria (in D)
- pp. 136-146
- Part Three: Conducting Three Viennese Classical Masterworks
- 11. Franz Schubert: Mass in G Major, D.167
- pp. 168-176
- Bibliography
- pp. 197-200
Additional Information
ISBN
9780253110367
Related ISBN(s)
9780253344373
MARC Record
OCLC
62891565
Pages
224
Launched on MUSE
2012-02-08
Language
English
Open Access
No