Evoking Sound: Fundamentals of Choral Conducting, 2nd Edition
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| Rating | : | 4.73 (686 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1579997260 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 500 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-10-21 |
| Language | : | English |
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One of the most influential choral conductors/educators in America, his many books covering rehearsal/teaching pedagogy, conducting technique, and spirituality of musicing have had a dramatic impact upon teaching/conducting. . James Jordan is senior conductor at the renowned Westminster Choir College in Princeton, New Jersey. He is also conductor of the professional choral ensemble, Anam Cara, heard on Innisfree (GIA ChoralWorks). He is co
. About the Author James Jordan is senior conductor at the renowned Westminster Choir College in Princeton, New Jersey. He is conductor of The Westminster Schola Cantorum and the school s premier chamber ensemble, The Williamson Voices, which has premiered over 30 pieces in the past five years, quickly becoming a voice for composers of our time. He is also conductor of the professional choral ensemble, Anam Cara, heard on Innisfree (GIA ChoralWorks). One of the most influential choral conductors/educators in America, his many books covering rehearsal/teaching pedagogy, conducting technique, and spirituality of musicing have had a dramatic impa
Colton Martin said Great text for both beginning and intermediate conductors. Valuable information on choral conductors in orchestral settings!. A well-written work by esteemed choral author, Dr. James Jordan of Westminster Choir College (Princeton, NJ). As a current graduate student of his, I get to see his philosophies in action nearly every day. This book draws heavily from his influence by Dr. Ed Gordon and Dr. Elaine Brown, wit. "She loves the book and finds it very useful." according to Dena Moore. This is a book required for a class my daughter is taking in college. She loves the book and finds it very useful.. Five Stars Ian Forsyth As expected for school course work
"As artists we must constantly strive to achieve that which leads to those magical, ethereal, and completely fulfilling musical experiences that leave us all enriched and transformed. Jordan and Eugene Migliaro Corporon of the University of North Texas. James Jordan knows this and gives us bountiful ways and methodologies, from his own years of experience as an esteemed conductor and educator, to do this through his splendid Evoking Sound, an essential book for any conductor's permanent library." Morten Lauridsenfrom the ForewordEvoking Sound set new standards for its vision of the choral conductor's role when it was published in 1998.Now significantly revised and expanded, James Jordan's groundbreaking book incorporates more than ten years of new conducting insights, pedagogy, and philosophy to create a resource that is not only informative but transformative.Unique to this edition is the inclusion of a revolutionary DVD with Dr. The art to which we have dedicated our lives demands no less. For the first time, a conducting text contains visual examples of patterns that with the help of state-of-the-art animation and multiple camera angles guide you to a deeper understanding of how conducting gesture influences sound.Evoking Sound Second Edition in