The Complete Idiot's Guide to Conducting Music (Complete

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Conducting Music (Complete Idiot's Guides (Lifestyle Paperback))

The complex art of conducting may look effortless to the casual onlooker; however, it requires a great deal of knowledge and skill. The success of a performance hinges on the director's ability to keep the group playing together and interpreting the music as the composer intended. The Complete Idiot's GuideÂ® to Conducting Music shows student and novice conductors how to lead bands, orchestras, choirs, and other ensembles effectively through sight-reading, rehearsals, and performances. Bonus online video content shows expert conductors conducting various time signatures, tempos, downbeats, cues, articulations, dynamics, and more.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Conducting Music (Complete Idiot's Guides (Lifestyle Paperback))