The Modern Conductor

by Elizabeth A.H. Green

Book Overview

Extensively refined and updated, this new edition on conducting posits that conducting is atime-space art. It builds basic book techniques and includes additional band scores excerpts, placed in proximity with the classic repertoire. The text adds new baton timing techniques, and shows the relationships of time, speed, and motion. Key words and principles are highlighted in boldface or italics. This book states a new principle regarding gesture-speed...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0135902169
• ISBN13: 9780135902165
• Release Date: March 1983
• Publisher: Prentice Hall
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.36 lbs.

Customer Reviews

The Text for Conducting

This is an excellent and comprehensive text. Everything a budding conductor might need or find valuable about the art of conducting the modern orchestra. Prof. Green follows the model of Nikolai Malko who was an excellent conductor in his own right and a mentor to many conductors who came in succeeding generations. Recommended to anyone who loves classical music.

GOOD PURCHASE

Very quick shipping. The book was in the same condition that the seller stated. Good purchase! Thanks.

Great Book after reading Rudolf's book

This book written by the legendary conducting teacher Elizabeth A.H. Green is very insightful and shows the beginnings of conducting from an old master like Malko.I would reccommend buying the Max Rudolf text (used by most major conservatories and universities) for a more substantial basis. Then read this book and get a whole new perspective on several different baton techniques, rehearsal techniques, and conducting in general. My only problem is that I don't think this book is worth the 68 dollars that the publisher is asking. First get the Rudolf (much thicker, more info for a basis, and cheaper) and get this book. It's great despite the price and somewhat limited explanation.

Clear, constructive, and essential

The Modern Conductor is an amazingly straight-forward book. Its directions are constructive and clear, and by following Elizabeth Green's suggested exercises and drills, you will develop great conducting "grammar." Arm motions become second-nature, and the aspiring conductor can focus instead on expressing musical ideas clearly to the orchestra. I was Elizabeth Green's last student before she died in 1995. This book brought me to this wonderful musical sage. Nothing can replace the lessons I had with her as senior in high school, but the Modern Conductor encapsulates her method and primary teachings. It is an essential book for any conductor who wants to speak clearly with the hands.