Beyond the Baton

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In many ways, this book is an expansion of Guide to Score Study for the Wind Band Conductor, co-authored by Frank Battisti and Robert Garofalo in 1990. In this companion volume, Battisti emphasizes the importance of a conductor’s imagination, personality, and dedication as it relates to programming, interpretation, performance, and musical leadership. The book’s discussions are augmented by comments from the following esteemed conductors:_x000D_ _x000D_ Thomas Duffy • Richard Floyd • Michael Haithcock • Craig Kirchhoff • Courtney Snyder • Emily Threinen_x000D_ _x000D_ Chapters include:_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ The Art of Programming_x000D_ The Challenges, Skills, Knowledge, and Experiences of the Recreative Artist/Conductor_x000D_ Composer, Artist, and Conductor: Thoughts and Ideas Concerning Interpretation and Performance_x000D_ Readings of the Score: Developing a “Feelingful” Image of a Work_x000D_ Guide to a Score’s Musical Components_x000D_ Intellectual Study and Analysis of a Score’s Musical Components_x000D_ Formulating an Interpretation: Transforming a Score’s Notation into What a Composer Intended_x000D_ Performance_x000D_ The Conductor as Leader_x000D_ The Quest for Good Music: The Intersection of Personal Taste and Aesthetic Criteria_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Click here to download the flow chart for "Alsace-Lorraine."