Musicians in the making : pathways to creative performance / John Rink, Helena Gaunt, and Aaron Williamon.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Rink, John (John Scott), editor.

Gaunt, Helena, editor.

Williamon, Aaron, editor.

Series:

Studies in musical performance as creative practice ; volume 1.

Studies in musical performance as creative practice ; volume 1

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Music--Performance--Psychological aspects.

Music.

Music--Instruction and study.

Physical Description:

1 online resource : illustrations (black and white).

Place of Publication:

New York, NY : Oxford University Press, 2017.

Summary:

'Musicians in the Making' explores the creative development of musicians in formal and informal learning contexts. It promotes a novel view of creativity, arguing that creative learning is a complex, lifelong process. Sixteen extended chapters by leading experts are featured alongside ten 'insights' by internationally prominent performers and teachers.

Contents:

Learning to perform: from "gifts" and "talents" to skills and creative engagement / Jane W. Davidson and Gary E. McPherson

Apprenticeship and empowerment: the role of one-to-one lessons / Helena Gaunt

Facilitating learning in small groups: interpersonal dynamics and task dimensions / Andrea Creech and Susan Hallam

The role and significance of masterclasses in creative learning / Ingrid Maria Hanken

Evaluating progress and setting directions: examination and assessment / Don Lebler and Scott Harrison

Informal learning and musical performance / Tim Smart and Lucy Green

Performers in the practice room / Karen Wise, Mirjam James and John Rink

Small ensembles in rehearsal / Jane Ginsborg

The creative work of large ensembles / Stephen Cottrell

Learning in the spotlight: approaches to self-regulating and profiling performance / Aaron Williamon, Terry Clark and Mats Kèussner

Incorporating improvisation into classical music performance / Juniper Hill

Reflection and the classical musician: practice in cultural context / Mary Hunter and Stephen Broad

Towards convergence: academic studies and the student performer / Celia Duffy and Joe Harrop

Musical expression from conception to reception / Darla Crispin and Stefan èOstersjèo

Dialogue and beyond: communication and interaction in ensemble performance / Elaine King and Anthony Gritten

Responding to performers: listeners and audiences / Sinâead O'Neill and John Sloboda.

Notes:

Previously issued in print: 2017.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on online resource; title from home page (viewed on November 6, 2017).

ISBN:

0-19-065727-8

0-19-934670-4