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Title: The technic of the baton : a handbook for students of conducting
Original Publication: New York: Carl Fischer, Inc., 1920.
Note: Reading ease score: 58.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Technic of the Baton: A Handbook for Students of Conducting" by Albert Stoessel is a technical guide focused on the art of conducting music, written in the early 20th century. Targeted at aspiring conductors and musicians, the book provides insights into the history, technique, and physical aspects of conducting. Its purpose is to help students master the nuanced gestures and techniques necessary for effective musical leadership. The book is structured into multiple chapters that cover various facets of conducting. It begins with an overview of the evolution of conducting and continues to explore the physical movements involved in effective baton technique. Stoessel explains the importance of gestures, rhythm, and control while conducting orchestras and choirs, emphasizing that a conductor’s motions serve as a form of communication with musicians. Exercises for improving physical dexterity and coordination are provided alongside diagrams and examples from musical scores to illustrate his points. Ultimately, the handbook is designed to instill a thorough understanding of conducting for both orchestral and choral settings, highlighting the vital role of the conductor in achieving a cohesive performance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Stoessel, Albert, 1894-1943
Author of introduction, etc.: Damrosch, Walter, 1862-1950
EBook No.: 73211
Published: Mar 20, 2024
Downloads: 72
Language: English
Subject: Conducting
LoCC: Music: Musical instruction and study, Composition
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The technic of the baton : a handbook for students of conducting
Original Publication: New York: Carl Fischer, Inc., 1920.
Note: Reading ease score: 58.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Technic of the Baton: A Handbook for Students of Conducting" by Albert Stoessel is a technical guide focused on the art of conducting music, written in the early 20th century. Targeted at aspiring conductors and musicians, the book provides insights into the history, technique, and physical aspects of conducting. Its purpose is to help students master the nuanced gestures and techniques necessary for effective musical leadership. The book is structured into multiple chapters that cover various facets of conducting. It begins with an overview of the evolution of conducting and continues to explore the physical movements involved in effective baton technique. Stoessel explains the importance of gestures, rhythm, and control while conducting orchestras and choirs, emphasizing that a conductor’s motions serve as a form of communication with musicians. Exercises for improving physical dexterity and coordination are provided alongside diagrams and examples from musical scores to illustrate his points. Ultimately, the handbook is designed to instill a thorough understanding of conducting for both orchestral and choral settings, highlighting the vital role of the conductor in achieving a cohesive performance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Stoessel, Albert, 1894-1943
Author of introduction, etc.: Damrosch, Walter, 1862-1950
EBook No.: 73211
Published: Mar 20, 2024
Downloads: 72
Language: English
Subject: Conducting
LoCC: Music: Musical instruction and study, Composition
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.