Improve your conducting skills, or those of your student conductors, by exploring two basic elements of conducting: gesture and movement. Allan McMurray, Director of Bands at the University of Colorado, gives valuable insight and demonstrations on topics such as the baton, eye contact, posture, score study, energy, the left hand, use of space, facial expression and other important aspects that influence how easily a conductor communicates to the ensemble. This is a "must see" for new directors, and a great refresher for veteran directors.

This DVD reveals the stellar conducting and rehearsal practices of four master conductors: Richard L. Floyd, Craig Kirchoff, Allan McMurray and H. Robert Reynolds. Each conductor gives a brief introduction followed by a demonstration; providing a resource that directors at all levels will benefit from.

Celebrated band composer Frank Ticheli shares compositional insights in reference to his moving work, An American Elegy with conductor Allan McMurray.

Now significantly revised and expanded, with a foreword by Morten Lauridsen, James Jordan's groundbreaking book incorporates more than ten years of new conducting insights, pedagogy, and philosophy to create a resource that is not only informative but transformative. Unique to this edition is the inclusion of a revolutionary DVD (also available separately as "The Anatomy of Conducting") with Dr. Jordan and Eugene Migliaro Corporon of the University of North Texas. For the first time, a conducting text contains visual examples of patterns that, with the help of state-of-the-art animation and multiple camera angles, guide you to a deeper understanding of how conducting gesture influences sound. Hardcover book with DVD, 466 pages.

This comprehensive book is intended for choirs at all skill levels, and covers a wide range of subjects, including: rehearsal preparation and planning, how to listen, conducting gesture as a rehearsal technique, the accompanist and the rehearsal, how to teach artistic phrasing, rehearsal accountability, and the spirit of the rehearsal. The volume also deals with approaches to teaching rhythm, using recording technology as part of the rehearsal, introducing your choir to IPA, incorporating Dalcroze and Laban into the rehearsal, and the count singing system of Robert Shaw.

This fabulous new tool can help you bring the sage advice of the very best motivational speakers to student musicians! Thought-provoking discussions deal with issues of leadership in a very down-to-earth, human way. The DVD and CD-ROM format offers great flexibility to allow students to become engaged in important character development issues that affect every aspect of your music program, and, more importantly, their lives. They can learn from this program individually, or, as a group. Discussions deal with important topics with great insight and a touch of humor, so the message really hits home with students. Some of the topics covered include: Types of Leadership; Prejudices; Goal Setting; Cornerstones; Communication; Whose Job Is It?; Leadership Applications and much, much more. There are 67 downloadable documents filled with rich curricula, student activities, worksheets, essays, instructional stories. Each document can be tailored to meet your individual program's needs. Whether developing leaders in a band, orchestra, choral or church music group, don't miss this wonderful chance to help your students reach their potential. You will want every secondary and college level student who aspires to leadership roles to experience this!

This book is a "must have" for anyone seeking to encourage student leadership in a musical group or other school organization. This inviting leadership method book is an interactive journey for all stakeholders in your program. The exceptionally effective process encourages significant personal and program growth. The proven approach is equally effective with high school and college-aged students. This hands-on manual is essential for any educator looking to improve student performance in the classroom, on the stage, and beyond!