Rehearsing

In Rehearsing: Critical Connections for the Instrumental Music Conductor, Colson supplies the missing link for conductors looking for advice that allows them to complete their training for reaching complete competency as a conductor.

John F. Colson is professor emeritus of Music at South Dakota State University. He has also been the conductor of the South Dakota State University-Civic Symphony Orchestra for 34 years.

Acknowledgments Connection One: Conducting and Rehearsing Connection Two: The Right Hand vs. The Left Hand Connection Three: Music Imagery, Inner Singing, and Conducting Technique Connection Four: Score Study, Rehearsal Planning and Rehearsal Preparations Connection Five: Instrumental Pedagogy during the Rehearsal Process Connection Six: Watching and Listening by the Ensemble Connection Seven: Listening and Musical Sensitivity by the Conductor Connection Eight: The Use of Rehearsal Time and Rehearsal Pacing Connection Nine: Multitasking and Awareness in the Rehearsal Process Connection Ten: Conductor Demonstrations, Modeling/Imitation, and Feedback Connection Eleven: The Communication - Conducting, Verbally, and Musically Connection Twelve: The Essence and Spirit of the Music Connection Thirteen: "Words to Live By" Connection Fourteen: Re-Hear-Sing Connection Fifteen: Teaching through Performance Concepts Connection Sixteen: Symphony Orchestra, Concert Band and Smaller Ensembles Connection Seventeen: "Think Musically ALWAYS" Connection Eighteen: Trust and Leadership The Coda: Connecting the Conductor Competency Chain Appendix A: Conducting/Rehearsing Projects for the Rehearsal Process Lab Environment Appendix B: Equipment Needed in the Rehearsal Process Environment Appendix C: A Continuum for the Advanced Instrumental Music Conductor Appendix D: Video Creation and Reviewing Instructions Appendix E: Videographic Scenarios and Teacher Assessment Bibliography Index About the Author