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1.2 Preparatory Gesture

1.4 Observing Different Preparatory Gestures

1.5 Basic Beat Patterns

1.5.1 Using the Arms Correctly

1.6 Stopping the Sound

1.7 Workbook Exercises

1.8 The Non-Baton Hand

2.1 Plan Your Rehearsal

2.2 Communication

2.2.1 Too Many Words

2.3 A Basic Strategy for Rehearsing

2.4 Journey Through the Score

Summary and Conclusion

Reflection Point : Drag and drop task

Reflection Point: Multiple Choice Quiz

3. Studying and Preparing Scores

3.1 The Evolution of the Score

3.1.1 Modern Types of Score

3.1.2 Orchestral Scores

3.2 Transpositions

3.2.1 Using Transpositions

3.2.2 Practising Transposition

3.3 A Conductor's Preparation

3.3.1 The First Pages

3.3.2 Scan Through

3.3.3 Investigation

3.3.4 Digging Deeper

3.4 Case Study: Haydn, Symphony in E flat, no 103, ‘Drumroll’

3.4.1 The Macrostructure of the First Movement

3.4.2 Exploring the Microstructure

3.4.3 The Microstructure of the Introduction

3.4.4 Reflection Points

References and Further Reading

4. Beyond the Baton: The Conductor’s Hidden Skills

4.1.1 Time Beaters

4.1.2 The Conductor’s Resources

4.2 The Conductor as Leader

4.3 What is Leadership?

4.3.1 Character

Activity: Observing Leadership in Action

4.3.2 Relationships

Activity: The Orchestral Leader’s View

4.3.3 Knowledge

4.3.4 Intuition

4.3.5 Experience

4.3.6 Past Success

4.4 Feedback and Self Analysis Exercise

5.1 Where Next?

5.2 References / Further Reading

Acknowledgements

Reflection Point: Multiple Choice Quiz

Test your knowlege so far with this multiple choice quiz

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