The art of interpretation of band music / compiled and edited by Mark J. Walker, foreword by Larry Blocher.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Walker, Mark J.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Band music--Analysis, appreciation.

Band music.

Band music--Interpretation (Phrasing, dynamics, etc.).

Conducting.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (189 p.)

Place of Publication:

Chicago : Gia Publications, 2013.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

<P style=""MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"" class=MsoNormal>Exploring the best practices for achieving true musical expressivity, this offering from a team of leading conductors is a practical guide to achieving the primary goal of any wind band performance: artistry. The book addresses questions such as <I>When is it appropriate to "change" a score? How can programming contribute? How can a year of performances be sequenced with creativity in mind? </I>and <I>How much is too much "interpretation"?</I> Each chapter provides a window into the creative process of 10 remarkable conductors, each of whom, in

Contents:

Front Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication; Table of Contents; Foreword Larry Blocher ; Preface ; Acknowledgments ; Introduction; Chapter 1: Mark Walker - Interpretation ; Chapter 2: Jay W. Gilbert - Interpretation of Music ; Chapter 3: Michael Burch-Pesses - The Art of Interpreting Band Music ; Chapter 4: Joseph Hermann - Interpreting the Score: A Personal Journey ; Chapter 5: Edward S. Lisk - The Art of Interpretation ; Chapter 6: William Berz - The Art of Interpretation of Band Music ; Chapter 7: John R. Locke - The Art of Interpretation of Band Music: Some Considerations

Chapter 8: John Boyd - The Art of Interpretation of Band Music Chapter 9: Gordon R. Brock - The Art of Interpretation ; Chapter 10: Frank C. Tracz - Interpretation of Band Music ; Contributors

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

ISBN:

1-62277-044-7

OCLC:

855969791