Author: Matthew W. AubinPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Conducting
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
Effects of Different Sequences of Instruction on Conductor Expression in a Laban Movement Theory-based Beginning, Undergraduate Conducting Class
Author: Matthew W. AubinPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Conducting
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
The Effect of Laban Movement Theory on the Ability of Student Conductors to Communicate Musical Interpretation Through Gesture
Author: Stephen W. A. MillerPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Conducting
Languages : en
Pages : 344
Book Description
The Effect of Laban Effort/Shape Instruction on Young Conductors' Perception of Expressiveness Across Arts Disciplines
Author: Erica Jean NeidlingerPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Conducting
Languages : en
Pages : 376
Book Description
The Complete Conductor's Guide to Laban Movement Theory
Author: Lisa A. BillinghamPublisher: GIA Publications
ISBN: 9781579996970
Category : Conducting
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
Movement is at the core of conducting and Rudolf Laban (1879–1958) is considered perhaps the most influential scholar of human movement. His ideas have shaped the practice of dancers for generations but are significantly less known among conductors. This concise book is a thoughtful and practical introduction to Laban’s life and theories, perfect for conductors seeking to better connect their understanding of a musical score to their actions on the podium. -- Publisher.
The Conductor's Gesture
Author: James Mark JordanPublisher: G I A Publications
ISBN: 9781579998585
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 331
Book Description
An Investigation of Dalcroze-Inspired Embodied Movement Within Undergraduate Conducting Coursework
Author: Nicholas J. MarzuolaPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Conducting
Languages : en
Pages : 282
Book Description
The practice of conducting requires one to take abstract musical ideas and translate them into embodied physical expression to communicate with an ensemble. Many colleges and universities include conducting in their sequences of study for undergraduate music majors. Often, undergraduate conductors feel like they are uncomfortable with their gestures, even after completing conducting courses (Silvey, 2011). One possible solution for helping students’ self-confidence while conducting is to incorporate embodied methodologies into conductor education. Dalcroze Eurhythmics is one promising option for making conductor education more embodied (Meints, 2014). The purpose of this adapted multiple instrumental case study was to examine the incorporation of Dalcroze Eurhythmics in undergraduate-level conducting classes. A specific focus was placed on the perspectives of conductor educators who employ Dalcroze Eurhythmics in their conducting classes and on the perceptions of their students. The following questions guided this research: (a) How do conductor educators incorporate Dalcroze Eurhythmics into their conducting curriculum?, (b) What specific aspects of Dalcroze Eurhythmics systems do conductor educators incorporate into their conducting curriculum?, (c) What benefits and challenges of incorporating Dalcroze Eurhythmics do conductor educators and students identify?, and (d) How do conducting students describe their experience learning conducting through Dalcroze Eurhythmics? I spent three days each at two universities in the United States and collected data through observation, interviews with faculty and students, participant journaling, email communication, and acquiring class-related documents. My data analysis included transcribing recorded interviews and classroom observations, generating and applying codes, and identifying themes that emerged from the data. Themes that emerged in cross-case analysis included (a) a holistic and embodied approach, (b) a natural fit for conducting education, and (c) a vehicle for discovery. Within the theme of a vehicle for discovery, four sub-themes emerged which were (a) confidence, (b) bodily awareness, (c) musicality, and (d) gesture. I asserted that Dalcroze Eurhythmics can help students develop various aspects of conducting skills and students’ self-efficacy. More research is needed to determine the long-term impact of Eurhythmics on conducting abilities. Future research should also consider the impact of other embodied pedagogies on conductor education.
Conducting Technique Etudes
Author: James Mark JordanPublisher:
ISBN: 9781579999940
Category : Conducting
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
Expressive Conducting
Author: Jerald SchwiebertPublisher:
ISBN: 9781138636644
Category : Conducting
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Expressive Conducting: Movement and Performance Theory for Conductors applies the insight of movement and performance theory to the practice of conducting, offering a groundbreaking new approach to conducting. Where traditional conducting pedagogies often place emphasis on training parts of the body in isolation, Expressive Conducting teaches conductors to understand their gestures as part of an interconnected system that incorporates the whole body. Rather than emphasizing learning specific patterns and gestures, this book enables student and professional conductors to develop a conducting technique that is centered around expressing the themes of the music. Drawing parallels to the worlds of acting, this text treats the body as the conductor's instrument. Coaching notes derived from years of experience as a performance movement specialist offer readers approachable methods for eliminating communication barriers--both conscious and subconscious--to encourage optimal performance, highlighting acting theory, movement exercises and the significance of weight distribution. Unlike other conducting approaches, this text understands that conducting resonates throughout the entire body and is not conveyed by the hands or baton alone. With a comprehensive consideration of the conductor's body and movements, featuring over 50 original illustrations, Expressive Conducting advances strategies for improving one's conducting skills in rehearsal and performance. Jerald Schwiebert has developed a practical language for expressive conducting. Together, Schwiebert and Barr present a text that is suitable for conducting students, instructors, and professionals alike.
The Elements of Expressive Conducting
Author: Michael HathcockPublisher:
ISBN: 9781733228794
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 310
Book Description
The Elements of Expressive Conducting begins with a synthesis of various movement theories which allow beginning conducting students to understand how best to use their body as an expressive instrument. Strategies for developing musical expression beyond pedagogical execution are discussed in each chapter. The text further explores merging musical preparation with a healthy, tension-free approach to an individual's movement. Readers will also find strategies for developing the coordination between the ear and body; ways to transfer "every day" movements to the art of conducting; and suggestions for building to a professional level of success.FeaturesExercises which stimulate the imagination and inform the bodyVideo examples of these exercises on the publisher's websiteDrawings of imaginative ways to consider beat patternsMusical examples chosen to reinforce specific conducting fundamentalsPractical strategies drawn from the author's more than four decades of pedagogical experience
The Art of Conducting
Author: Roy ErnstPublisher: McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN: 9780070313262
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This text contains practical instruction in choral and instrumental conducting for both beginning and intermediate students, along with a large selection of scores for classroom practice.