The Score, the Orchestra, and the Conductor [Paperback]

Known internationally for his work as a teacher of conducting, Gustav Meier's influence in the field cannot be overstated. InThe Score, the Orchestra and the Conductor, Meier demystifies the conductor's craft with explanations and illustrations of what the conductor must know to attain podium success. He provides useful information from the rudimentary to the sophisticated, and offers specific and readily applicable advice for technical and musical matters essential to the conductor's first rehearsal with the orchestra.
This book details many topics that otherwise are unavailable to the aspiring and established conductor, including the use of the common denominator, the The ZIG-ZAG method , a multiple, cross-indexed glossary of orchestral instruments in four languages, an illustrated description of string harmonics, and a comprehensive listing of voice categories, their overlaps, dynamic ranges and repertory.The Score, the Orchestra and the Conductoris an indispensable addition to the library of every conductor and conducting student.

1. Introduction
2. The Beat
3. Reading the Score
4. Preparation of the Score for Conducting
5. Seating Arrangements: Symbols for a Cuing System
6. Sorting the Orchestration
7. The Zig-Zig Way
8. Special Techniques
9. Additional Concerns
Appendices:
A) Instrumental Chart
B) Notation of Instruments
C) Harmonics
D) Harmonic Charts
E) Cross Rhythm Charts

As a student of Gustav Meier, I was enormously inspired and impressed by his knowledge and unwavering commitment to the music. Reading this book, I am once again equally inspired and impressed. Gustav Meier is brilliant and clearly one of the leading conducting teachers in the world; his book is chock-full of invaluable information. --Marin Alsop, Music Director Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Music Director, Cabrillo Music Festival

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