Two of America's most respected conductors - choral and instrumental - have entered into this remarkable collaboration, to illustrate the basic principles of conducting technique. Insightful masterclass dialogue, unique multi-angle video demonstrations, and state-of-the-art motion capture-animation demonstrate the gestures of both renowned conductors. Revolutionary graphics show skeletal movement in real time, giving an in-depth, accurate picture of body mechanics and architecture. Topics include: basic conducting patterns in legato and marcato for all basic meters; conducting with and without a baton; extensive demonstration of preparatory gestures; explanation of the architecture of conducting; body mapping principles applied to conducting; and discussions on sound shaping and sound morphology. An interactive menu allows study of conducting patterns from several angles. This complete DVD tutorial for basic conducting technique is a real find for student conductors and professionals everywhere!

In this DVD, Anton passes along some ideas and tips that have worked for him both in making music and for surviving in the professional world. He talks about time, communicating through music, the nuances of different styles, constructing a beat for a song, and what it takes to play on the Late Show.

Each insightful and informative chapter provides a window into the creative process of ten remarkable conductors as they share a captivating range of approaches into the world of musical expression. When is it appropriate to "change" a score? How can programming contribute? How much is too much "interpretation?" These and other questions are addressed in the quest to elevate performances to the next level.

"At the Heart of Chamber Music" features the prize-winning Jupiter Quartet and Paul Katz, founding cellist of the Cleveland String Quartet. It was created by Gillian Rogell, director of the Heart of Chamber Music Institute, who narrates the film and offers a practical yet philosophical approach to chamber music. The film opens with Brahms' G Major Sextet performed by the Jupiter Quartet with Paul Katz and Barry Shiffman. Several groups - a piano trio and two string quartets - are coached by Rogell and the Jupiters, while Paul Katz contributes fascinating commentary throughout the film. Over the years the author has developed many coaching techniques, and through the process of making this video, has found that they fall into four major categories: creating a group sound; learning to see in order to hear; characterizing the music; and being the music. When there are many problems of ensemble, bowing, dynamics, and intonation, a coach is apt to become very busy getting all the details exactly together - and of course, that is step one; but if at the same time the players are encouraged to hear each other, to breathe and move together, even an elementary group will reach the desired end more quickly.

Contents: Saisei Fanfare by Brett William Dietz; Miniature Set by Donald White; Concerto for Piano - Meditation by Steven Bryant; Rumpelstilzchen by Jess Turner; La Concepcion by Francisco Jose Martinez Gallego; Hold This Boy and Listen by Carter Pann; Rio's Convergence by Justin Freer.

Student recruitment is one of the most critical and overlooked parts of a band director's job. Limited time and dwindling resources make it harder to to effectively communicate to students and parents that band is a life-changing activity. Here is a dual disc, multimedia resource for recruiting current and future students and parents.