SKU: KN.61583S
UPC: 822795615838.
This relaxed swinger for advancing groups is in the style of many Count Basie/Sammy Sammy Nestico charts. Written in memory of legendary Hall High School jazz band director BillaEUR^Stanley (West Hartford CT). Written or ad lib solos are assigned to 1st Alto Sax and 1st Trombone. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 5:20.
SKU: HL.44012267
UPC: 888680057619. 9x12 inches. English-German-French-Dutch.
Fanfare for Tokyo was commissioned by the Tokyo Wind Symphony Orchestra to celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2013. It was premiered at their special anniversary concert in October that year, conducted by Maestro Yasuhiko Shiozawa.Fanfare for Tokyo is a flamboyant and extrovert concert opener designed to celebrate the virtuosic character of the talented Tokyo Wind Symphony Orchestra. A central theme over persistent percussion is first given by bassoons and taken up by the full ensemble. Either side of this horns and euphoniums lead an acrobatic fanfare under woodwind flourishes.Fanfare for Tokyo is in opdracht van het Tokyo Wind Symphony Orchestra geschreven ter gelegenheid van het vijftigjarig bestaan van dat orkest in 2013. Het werd in oktober van dat jaar in premiere gebracht tijdens het speciale jubileumconcert - onder leiding van maestro Yasuhiko Shiozawa.Fanfare for Tokyo is een uitbundig en extravert openingswerk waarin het virtuoze karakter van het getalenteerde Tokyo Wind Symphony Orchestra wordt weerspiegeld. Het centrale thema, dat zich ontvouwt over aanhoudend slagwerk, verschijnt eerst in de fagotten en wordt dan overgenomen door het complete ensemble. Daaromheen voeren de hoorns en euphoniums een acrobatische fanfareuit, waarboven de houtinstrumenten fraaie versieringen spelen. Fanfare for Tokyo wurde vom Tokyo Wind Symphony Orchestra in Auftrag gegeben, zur Feier seines 150-jahrigen Jubilaums im Jahr 2013. Es wurde bei einem speziellen Jubilaumskonzert im Oktober desselben Jahres uraufgefuhrt, unter der Leitung von Maestro Yasuhiko Shiozawa. Fanfare for Tokyo ist ein schillerndes, extrovertiertes Eroffnungswerk, das den virtuosen Charakter des talentierten symphonischen Blasorchesters widerspiegelt. Das zentrale Thema, das sich uber dem durchlaufenden Schlagwerk entfaltet, erscheint erst in den Fagotten und wird dann vom gesamten Orchester aufgenommen. Darum herum spielen die Horner und Euphonien eine akrobatische Fanfare und dieHolzblaser davor schone Verzierungen. Fanfare for Tokyo est une commande du Tokyo Wind Symphony Orchestra pour marquer son cinquantenaire, en 2013. Cette œuvre a ete creee lors qu'un concert special en octobre de cette annee-la, sous la direction du maestro Yasuhiko Shiozawa.Parfaite pour ouvrir un concert, Fanfare for Tokyo est une piece exuberante et extravertie qui rend hommage au talent et a la virtuosite du Tokyo Wind Symphony Orchestra.Un theme central soutenu par une percussion tenace est introduit par les hautbois, puis repris par l'orchestre entier. De part et d'autre de ce theme, les cors et les euphoniums exposent une fanfare acrobatique enrichie d'ornements interpretes les bois.
SKU: HL.44011793
UPC: 884088896904.
SKU: HL.44007583
UPC: 884088264093. English-German-French-Dutch.
This delightful new composition takes its inspiration from the classic French swash buckling tale of Cyrano de Bergerac and his fight to win the love of the beautiful maiden Roxane. The subject was a perfect departure point for composing a symphonic poem with a variety of musical aspects reflecting the story. Lyricism (the theme of Roxane), dramatic episodes, as well as Debussy-inspired impressionist moments are some of the elements that give the band and its conductor the chance to expose themselves as a versatile ensemble being able to create colour, to sing and to play like virtuosi. This work is sure to become a standard item in the concert band repertoire.In Cyrano verklankt de componist Piet Swerts het romantische en tragische verhaal van de briljante dichter en zwaardkunstenaar Cyrano de Bergerac en zijn mooie, intellectuele nicht Roxane, op wie hij tot over zijn oren verliefdis. Zijn uiterlijk, met name zijn buitengewoon grote neus, belet hem om zijn gevoelens tegenover haar te uiten. De vele verwikkelingen die uit deze situatie voortkomen zijn te herkennen in deze programmatische compositie.Piet Swerts erzahlt hier musikalisch die tragisch-romantische Geschichte von Cyrano de Bergerac, der einem verliebten Freund hilft, seine Liebe zu erobern und sich dann selbst unglucklich in dessen Angebetete verliebt. Diese Komposition spiegelt die Geschichte mit einer Vielfalt an musikalischen Aspekten eindrucksvoll wider. Lyrik, dramatische Episoden sowie von Debussy inspirierte, impressionistische Momente sind einige der Elemente, die dem Blasorchester und seinem Dirigenten die Chance bieten, sich als vielseitiges Ensemble, das zugleich Farben entfalten, singen und virtuos spielen kann, zu prasentieren.La comedie heroique Cyrano de Bergerac (1897) valut a son auteur une gloire immediate. Cyrano, heros tragique et attachant, est entre dans le patrimoine universel, sans doute parce qu'il incarne superbement un mythe bien ancien : celui de l'amour et du bonheur impossibles. Ce delicieux chef-d'œuvre theatral d'Edmond Rostand a inspire ce poeme symphonique de Piet Swerts qui s'articule autour d'une grande diversite musicale exprimant differentes scenes de la piece. Passages lyriques, episodes dramatiques et moments impressionnistes, Cyrano comprend de nombreux ingredients qui permettent au chef et a sa formation d'exploiter leur polyvalence a travers lacouleur, le chant et le jeu virtuose. La commedia Cyrano de Bergerac (1897) valse al suo autore gloria immediata. Cyrano, eroe tragico e commovente, e entrato nel patrimonio universale senza dubbio perche incarna a meraviglia un mito molto antico: quello dell'amore e della felicita impossibili. Questo delizioso capolavoro teatrale di Edmond Rostand ha ispirato il poema sinfonico che si articola attorno ad una grande diversita musicale esprimendo diverse scene dell'opera teatrale. Passaggi lirici, episodi drammatici e momenti impressionanti, Cyrano comprende numerosi ingredienti che permettono al maestro di sfruttare la polivalenza attraverso il colore, il canto e il suono virtuoso.
SKU: KN.09966S
UPC: 822795099669.
Liven things up by taking the great maestro to a folk dance! This fun grade 3 arrangement combines several of Ludwig van Beethoven's most famous works with bluegrass style fiddling that's sure to be entertaining for all. Each set includes three copies of the 3rd Violin/Viola T.C. part. Duration 5:00. Available in SmartMusic.
SKU: GI.G-10602
ISBN 9781622776139.
This advanced orchestral conducting resource features concise discussions of advanced technical and interpretive issues for 44 major orchestral works that all conductors will perform during their careers. The brief discussions that precede each score cover the full range of issues encountered in real conducting situations, and the accompanying online videos show Maestro Itkin demonstrating the techniques for each excerpt. All music examples have been faithfully reproduced from original scores, and Maestro Itkin has also arranged each excerpt for string quintet, ideal for the conducting class setting. With nearly a thousand performances to his credit, acclaimed conductor David Itkin shares the knowledge he has acquired over his decades in the profession. The Conductor’s Craft is for both up-and-coming conductors and seasoned professionals alike, equally beneficial for personal study or for use in a classroom or ensemble setting. This volume is a real breakthrough aid for anyone studying or teaching conducting at any level. Written by David Itkin, a most distinguished and experienced conductor and teacher, it concentrates on all the vital techniques in the teaching of the craft. The accompanying video recordings also make this volume unique. This addition to the material for teaching conducting is truly revolutionary, and the selection of examples gets successfully to the point of each subject discussed. —Samuel Adler   Composer, conductor, author   Professor Emeritus, The Juilliard School, Eastman School of Music The Conductor’s Craft outlines a detailed plan and method for executing conductor training in advanced conducting studios. Itkin’s book is also an excellent reference for any teacher who instructs advanced students in a collegiate orchestral conducting program, as well as for up-and-coming professionals who are studying for a career in the field. Perhaps most important, an individual conductor can manage their own self-study with Maestro Itkin’s clear statements and explanations of the technical issues presented with each excerpt. This book gives individual conductor’s freedom to explore choices and alternatives to fix tricky passages in the provided musical examples. I love the book and will be using it in my studio. —Julius P. Williams   Artistic director and conductor, Berklee Contemporary Symphony Orchestra   President of the International Conductors Guild How refreshing to review a conducting book that deals with specificity of gesture as it relates to the music rather than mere concepts. Bravo to Maestro David Itkin for holding the aspiring conductor to task on issues of score study, execution, and style! —Mark Gibson   Director of Orchestral Studies, College-Conservatory of Music, University of Cincinnati   Author of The Beat Stops Here.
SKU: PR.416415720
UPC: 680160636150.
Illuminating Journey is composed to celebrate Maestro Carl St. Clair's 25th Anniversary season with Pacific Symphony. Maestro St. Clair is one of the few conductors who has dedicated his time to new music and support for living composers. I first encountered Maestro St. Clair in 2004 when I was one of the finalists for the Young Composers Competition. After I won that competition, I had an opportunity to work with Maestro St. Clair on the piece that he commissioned for the Pacific Symphony in 2005. That's the beginning of the journey of our friendship. Illuminating Journey is inspired by Maestro St. Clair's personality and the music he loved. The piece is mainly based on the pitch material from Maestro St. Clair's name CARL which can be translated as C = C, A = A, R = Re, and L = La. That pitch material already has the character of Illuminating sound for the open 5th and octave. The piece also incorporates some musical references that have some meaning for Maestro St. Clair, such as the hopefulness of the melodic intervals from West Side Story, There's a Place for Us, composed by Leonard Bernstein, who was also Maestro St. Clair's mentor. Illuminating Journey starts with the rhythmic motion of the pitch C and moves on to create a set of pitches. The note C functions as a center for the endless energy of this piece and creates a triumphant ending. I would personally like to thank Maestro St. Clair for his dedication on my music and his friendship throughout the past 10 years. The work with Maestro St. Clair and the Pacific Symphony was an early step in my career as a composer. I often mentioned that I may not be able to come this far without that part of my life. Thank you very much, Maestro St. Clair and the Pacific Symphony. Let's celebrate our Illuminating Journey together.
SKU: HH.HH220-FSP
ISBN 9790708059288.
These two sonatas/sinfonias survive in Durham Cathedral Library as part of a collection of numerous late 17th and early 18th century Italian instrumental compositions which contain a substantial amount of music by other composers with Mantuan connections, Tomaso Albinoni and Marc’Antonio Ziani. MS M.175 contains a score of these works whilst MS M.193 holds a set of parts, although sadly the tenor viola part is missing. The parts, which are in the north European portrait format, were probably copied from the scores which are in the Italian oblong format and in a different hand. The scores possibly hail from a source close to the composer judging from the high degree of accuracy on behalf of the copyist and also due to the biographical information contained therein; the work in A minor records the date of 1697 and his post at the Mantuan court – Maestro di Cappella di S.A.S. di Mantova, whilst the work in C is inscribed Fatta per la Signora Cati, probably alluding to one of the ladies of the court.
SKU: CA.2707700
ISBN 9790007245856. Latin.
Amilcare Ponchielli (1834-1886) is known nowadays mainly as an opera composer and the composition teacher of Giacomo Puccini and Pietro Mascagni. He scored his greatest success in 1876 at La Scala Milan with the opera La Gioconda, a work which is still in the repertoire of the major opera houses. Ponchielli's sacred works were composed in his later years, when he was maestro di cappella at the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore in Bergamo. There his Mass in A major op. 20 (also known as Messa per la notte di natale) was premiered on Christmas Day 1882. The Mass is captivating because of its flowing, singable melodies, rich harmonies, and warm tonal colors. The important role given to the chorus, with which the three male soloists interact closely, is striking. The first music edition of the Messa is a real discovery for choirs with good male voices; the second tenor part can largely be sung by the baritones.
SKU: SU.32040110
2,1 2,1 2,1 2; 4331; timp, 2perc, cel; stgs Duration: 8' Composed: 2012 Published by: Amy Mills Music, LLC Creative setting of 3 carols: O Come O Come Emanuel intertwined with Ma Navu Ding Dong Merrily on High with bells, glock, chimes Angels We Have Heard on High with charming mixed meter Majestic recap of Rejoice section of O Come O Come Emanuel Maestro Harvey Felder, after the premiere with the Tacoma Symphony: The thing that I really appreciated about your Christmas Angels and Bells was the skillful and artistic writing. As you know, holiday music typically offers little or no musical depth, which leads to a less than enthusiastic reaction from the orchestra. Your piece offered a level of musical sophistication worthy of a professional symphony while still creating a festive holiday spirit. The orchestra and I enjoyed having the opportunity to dig into something substantive yet fun on our holiday concert. See composer website for audio sample. Performance materials available on rental only:.
SKU: HL.44002396
UPC: 073999558388. 6.75x10.5 inches.
Inspired by the music of legendary Italian composer, Ennio Morricone, A Morricone Portrait is a skilfully arranged piece from Roland Kernen containing some of Morricone's most beautiful melodies. Songs include: My Name Is Nobody, Metello and Here's to You. These familiar songs will be well received by any audience! De indrukwekkende muziek van de Italiaanse componist Ennio Morricone inspireerde Roland Kernen tot een prachtig arrangement. A Morricone Potrait bevat de prachtige melodieen uit My Name Is Nobody, Metello en Here's to You. Bekendemuziek die vast en zeker ook bij uw publiek in de smaak zal vallen!Die eindrucksvolle Musik des italienischen Komponisten Ennio Morricone inspirierte Roland Kernen zu dieser Bearbeitung, die einige von Morricones schonsten Melodien enthalt. Bekannte Musik, die jedem Publikum gefallt! Ne en 1928 a Rome, Ennio Morricone a donne a la musique de film ses lettres de noblesse. Il collabore dans les annees 60 avec Sergio Leone et ses compositions pour les westerns italiens feront sa gloire. De tres grands chefs-d'?uvre comme Il etait une fois dans l'Ouest ou Il etait une fois la revolution lui ont permis de se faire connaitre aupres d'un large public et de composer les bandes sonores de films de grands realisateurs tels que Pasolini, Bertolucci, Brian de Palma (Les incorruptibles, Mission to Mars) et Roland Joffe (Mission, Vatel). Ennio Morricone est l'auteur de plus de 200 musiques de film. A Morricone Portrait rassemble trois melodies de ce grandcompositeur italien : My name is nobody (Mon nom est personne) - Metello et Here's to you (La ballade de Sacco et Vanzetti). Affascinato dalla splendida musica del grande Ennio Morricone, Roland Kernen ha voluto arrangiare per banda tre successi del Maestro: My Name Is Nobody, Metello e Here's to You.
SKU: BR.PB-15155
In Cooperation with G. Henle Verlag
ISBN 9790004215609. 10 x 12.5 inches.
Many well-known violinists such as the dedicatee Pablo de Sarasate, together later with Eugene Ysaye and Jacques Thibaud, included in their repertoires Camille Saint-Saens' concert piece composed in 1863. Even today, concert life is hard to imagine without the Introduction et Rondo capriccioso. The highly virtuosic work already inspired critics and audiences during the composer's lifetime; reported about the premiere in 1867 was: The Introduction and the Rondo capriccioso for the same instrument are both original and charming, and Maestro Sarasate, who was in his element here, admirably made the most of it. And a few years later, a music critic described the work as a kind of fantasy waltz in the Spanish style and with a most bewitching effect. After the first performances in 1867, despite success, the work's score and orchestral parts had little chance of publication due to concert companies' reluctance. In 1869 the Paris publishing house G. Hartmann merely published an arrangement for violin and piano produced by the composer's friend Georges Bizet. The orchestral score and parts were first published after the Paris publishing house Durand had acquired publication rights in 1875. The present edition published in collaboration with the G. Henle Verlag is the first critical edition of the work.
SKU: HL.44002395
UPC: 073999730302. 6.75x10.5 inches.
Inspired by the music of legendary Italian composer, Ennio Morricone, A Morricone Portrait is a skilfully arranged piece from Roland Kernen containing some of Morricone's most beautiful melodies. Songs include: My Name Is Nobody, Metello and Here's to You. These familiar songs will be well received by any audience! De indrukwekkende muziek van de Italiaanse componist Ennio Morricone inspireerde Roland Kernen tot een prachtig arrangement. A Morricone Potrait bevat de prachtige melodieen uit My Name Is Nobody, Metello en Here's to You. Bekendemuziek die vast en zeker ook bij uw publiek in de smaak zal vallen!Die eindrucksvolle Musik des italienischen Komponisten Ennio Morricone inspirierte Roland Kernen zu dieser Bearbeitung, die einige von Morricones schonsten Melodien enthalt. Bekannte Musik, die jedem Publikum gefallt! Ne en 1928 a Rome, Ennio Morricone a donne a la musique de film ses lettres de noblesse. Il collabore dans les annees 60 avec Sergio Leone et ses compositions pour les westerns italiens feront sa gloire. De tres grands chefs-d'œuvre comme Il etait une fois dans l'Ouest ou Il etait une fois la revolution lui ont permis de se faire connaitre aupres d'un large public et de composer les bandes sonores de films de grands realisateurs tels que Pasolini, Bertolucci, Brian de Palma (Les incorruptibles, Mission to Mars) et Roland Joffe (Mission, Vatel). Ennio Morricone est l'auteur de plus de 200 musiques de film. A Morricone Portrait rassemble trois melodies de ce grandcompositeur italien : My name is nobody (Mon nom est personne) - Metello et Here's to you (La ballade de Sacco et Vanzetti). Affascinato dalla splendida musica del grande Ennio Morricone, Roland Kernen ha voluto arrangiare per banda tre successi del Maestro: My Name Is Nobody, Metello e Here's to You.
SKU: XC.MCB2203FS
12 x 9 inches.
A rousing classic march by Karl King in a new setting by arranger Gene Milford. All of the integrity of the original march has been kept intact, while presenting this challenging march in a full score setting with meticulous editing.
SKU: CA.3500800
ISBN 9790007143091. Text language: Latin.
Johann Sebastian Bach was able to appreciate good works by other composers, as is shown by contemporary accounts, and by a glimpse into what remains of his music library. Francesco Durante, maestro di cappella in Naples, was known in his time as an accomplished composer, who in his sacred works sought to achieve accommodation between the strict stile antico and the stile moderno of concert music at that time. This combination distinguishes his Mass in C minor, and it may have been what awakened Johann Sebastian Bach's interest in this work. He copied it about 1730, not merely for study purposes but in order to perform it, as is indicated by various alterations which he made to the composition. Bach replaced the Christe by a composition of his own, and for the Kyrie II he used Durante's music for the Gloria, making the alterations required by the different words. A worthwhile discovery!
SKU: HL.1190006
ISBN 9781705192504. UPC: 196288131731.
Forever Free composed at the request of the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra, André Raphel, Music Director, to celebrate the sesquicentennial of the State of West Virginia. Maestro Raphel suggested a work incorporating indigenous elements of the State's musical heritage, capturing in musical sound the robust spirit of West Virginia citizens and the celebratory atmosphere surrounding the year-long commemoration of the State's 150th anniversary, June 20, 2013. Forever Free is cast in one movement in three sections, with the title inspired by the state motto, “Montani semper liberi,†usually translated as “Mountaineers forever free.†Versions for both orchestra and wind band are available.
SKU: XC.MSO2203
Beyond the Veil is an exciting and intense new work for String Orchestra. Full of all the Drama and Intrigue we have come to expect from Tyler. Perfect as an opener or concert closer!
SKU: XC.MCB2203
SKU: CA.2760100
ISBN 9790007188849.
Antonio Juanas (ca. 1762/63 - 1816) worked as maestro de capilla at the Cathedral in Mexico City. At the turn of the 18th to 19th centuries his music combined a pronounced Baroque character in the string parts (with basso continuo) with vocal parts in the stile antico. The short, partly double-choir movements of his Ocho Responsorios in Latin belong liturgically to Trinity Sunday, but can also be performed as individual works. They are available for the first time in Urtext editions. The works are terrific for musicians with an interest in early music, and because of their scoring for small forces they can be performed by ensembles of different sizes and resources.
SKU: HL.44007582
UPC: 884088264086. 9.75x13.25x2.25 inches. English(US)/Deutsch/Francais/Nederlands.
SKU: GI.G-10601
ISBN 9781622776122.
This advanced orchestral conducting resource features concise discussions of advanced technical and interpretive issues for 44 major orchestral works that all conductors will perform during their careers. The brief discussions that precede each score cover the full range of issues encountered in real conducting situations, and the accompanying online videos show Maestro Itkin demonstrating the techniques for each excerpt. All music examples have been faithfully reproduced from original scores, and Maestro Itkin has also arranged each excerpt for string quintet, ideal for the conducting class setting. With nearly a thousand performances to his credit, acclaimed conductor David Itkin shares the knowledge he has acquired over his decades in the profession. The Conductor’s Craft is for both up-and-coming conductors and seasoned professionals alike, equally beneficial for personal study or for use in a classroom or ensemble setting. Click HERE watch video examples of Maestro Itkin conducting the music excerpts in this book.  This volume is a real breakthrough aid for anyone studying or teaching conducting at any level. Written by David Itkin, a most distinguished and experienced conductor and teacher, it concentrates on all the vital techniques in the teaching of the craft. The accompanying video recordings also make this volume unique. This addition to the material for teaching conducting is truly revolutionary, and the selection of examples gets successfully to the point of each subject discussed. —Samuel Adler   Composer, conductor, author   Professor Emeritus, The Juilliard School, Eastman School of Music The Conductor’s Craft outlines a detailed plan and method for executing conductor training in advanced conducting studios. Itkin’s book is also an excellent reference for any teacher who instructs advanced students in a collegiate orchestral conducting program, as well as for up-and-coming professionals who are studying for a career in the field. Perhaps most important, an individual conductor can manage their own self-study with Maestro Itkin’s clear statements and explanations of the technical issues presented with each excerpt. This book gives individual conductor’s freedom to explore choices and alternatives to fix tricky passages in the provided musical examples. I love the book and will be using it in my studio. —Julius P. Williams   Artistic director and conductor, Berklee Contemporary Symphony Orchestra   President of the International Conductors Guild How refreshing to review a conducting book that deals with specificity of gesture as it relates to the music rather than mere concepts. Bravo to Maestro David Itkin for holding the aspiring conductor to task on issues of score study, execution, and style! —Mark Gibson   Director of Orchestral Studies, College-Conservatory of Music, University of Cincinnati   Author of The Beat Stops Here.
SKU: GI.G-10602B
ISBN 9781622776405.
This bundle includes the Quintet Score (G-10602) and all Quintet Parts (G-10603, G-10604, G-10605, G-10606, and G-10607). The main text (G-10601) is not included in this bundle. This advanced orchestral conducting resource features concise discussions of advanced technical and interpretive issues for 44 major orchestral works that all conductors will perform during their careers. The brief discussions that precede each score cover the full range of issues encountered in real conducting situations, and the accompanying online videos show Maestro Itkin demonstrating the techniques for each excerpt. All music examples have been faithfully reproduced from original scores, and Maestro Itkin has also arranged each excerpt for string quintet, ideal for the conducting class setting. With nearly a thousand performances to his credit, acclaimed conductor David Itkin shares the knowledge he has acquired over his decades in the profession. The Conductor’s Craft is for both up-and-coming conductors and seasoned professionals alike, equally beneficial for personal study or for use in a classroom or ensemble setting.  This volume is a real breakthrough aid for anyone studying or teaching conducting at any level. Written by David Itkin, a most distinguished and experienced conductor and teacher, it concentrates on all the vital techniques in the teaching of the craft. The accompanying video recordings also make this volume unique. This addition to the material for teaching conducting is truly revolutionary, and the selection of examples gets successfully to the point of each subject discussed. —Samuel Adler   Composer, conductor, author   Professor Emeritus, The Juilliard School, Eastman School of Music The Conductor’s Craft outlines a detailed plan and method for executing conductor training in advanced conducting studios. Itkin’s book is also an excellent reference for any teacher who instructs advanced students in a collegiate orchestral conducting program, as well as for up-and-coming professionals who are studying for a career in the field. Perhaps most important, an individual conductor can manage their own self-study with Maestro Itkin’s clear statements and explanations of the technical issues presented with each excerpt. This book gives individual conductor’s freedom to explore choices and alternatives to fix tricky passages in the provided musical examples. I love the book and will be using it in my studio. —Julius P. Williams   Artistic director and conductor, Berklee Contemporary Symphony Orchestra   President of the International Conductors Guild How refreshing to review a conducting book that deals with specificity of gesture as it relates to the music rather than mere concepts. Bravo to Maestro David Itkin for holding the aspiring conductor to task on issues of score study, execution, and style! —Mark Gibson   Director of Orchestral Studies, College-Conservatory of Music, University of Cincinnati   Author of The Beat Stops Here.
SKU: GI.G-10604
ISBN 9781622776153.
This advanced orchestral conducting resource features concise discussions of advanced technical and interpretive issues for 44 major orchestral works that all conductors will perform during their careers. The brief discussions that precede each score cover the full range of issues encountered in real conducting situations, and the accompanying online videos show Maestro Itkin demonstrating the techniques for each excerpt. All music examples have been faithfully reproduced from original scores, and Maestro Itkin has also arranged each excerpt for string quintet, ideal for the conducting class setting. With nearly a thousand performances to his credit, acclaimed conductor David Itkin shares the knowledge he has acquired over his decades in the profession. The Conductor’s Craft is for both up-and-coming conductors and seasoned professionals alike, equally beneficial for personal study or for use in a classroom or ensemble setting.  This volume is a real breakthrough aid for anyone studying or teaching conducting at any level. Written by David Itkin, a most distinguished and experienced conductor and teacher, it concentrates on all the vital techniques in the teaching of the craft. The accompanying video recordings also make this volume unique. This addition to the material for teaching conducting is truly revolutionary, and the selection of examples gets successfully to the point of each subject discussed. —Samuel Adler   Composer, conductor, author   Professor Emeritus, The Juilliard School, Eastman School of Music The Conductor’s Craft outlines a detailed plan and method for executing conductor training in advanced conducting studios. Itkin’s book is also an excellent reference for any teacher who instructs advanced students in a collegiate orchestral conducting program, as well as for up-and-coming professionals who are studying for a career in the field. Perhaps most important, an individual conductor can manage their own self-study with Maestro Itkin’s clear statements and explanations of the technical issues presented with each excerpt. This book gives individual conductor’s freedom to explore choices and alternatives to fix tricky passages in the provided musical examples. I love the book and will be using it in my studio. —Julius P. Williams   Artistic director and conductor, Berklee Contemporary Symphony Orchestra   President of the International Conductors Guild How refreshing to review a conducting book that deals with specificity of gesture as it relates to the music rather than mere concepts. Bravo to Maestro David Itkin for holding the aspiring conductor to task on issues of score study, execution, and style! —Mark Gibson   Director of Orchestral Studies, College-Conservatory of Music, University of Cincinnati   Author of The Beat Stops Here.
SKU: GI.G-10607
ISBN 9781622776184.
