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100 1 _aStoessel, Albert,
_d1894-1943
245 1 4 _aThe technic of the baton
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2024
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2024-03-20
508 _aThe Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The Technic of the Baton: A Handbook for Students of Conducting" by Albert Stoessel is a technical guide focused on the art of conducting music, written in the early 20th century. Targeted at aspiring conductors and musicians, the book provides insights into the history, technique, and physical aspects of conducting. Its purpose is to help students master the nuanced gestures and techniques necessary for effective musical leadership. The book is structured into multiple chapters that cover various facets of conducting. It begins with an overview of the evolution of conducting and continues to explore the physical movements involved in effective baton technique. Stoessel explains the importance of gestures, rhythm, and control while conducting orchestras and choirs, emphasizing that a conductor’s motions serve as a form of communication with musicians. Exercises for improving physical dexterity and coordination are provided alongside diagrams and examples from musical scores to illustrate his points. Ultimately, the handbook is designed to instill a thorough understanding of conducting for both orchestral and choral settings, highlighting the vital role of the conductor in achieving a cohesive performance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cNew York: Carl Fischer, Inc., 1920
653 _aConducting
700 1 _aDamrosch, Walter,
_d1862-1950
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/technicofbatonha00stoe/page/n3/mode/2up
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73211
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