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100	1		_aGehrkens, Karl Wilson, _d1882-1975
245	1	0	_aEssentials in Conducting
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2007
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2007-08-25
508			_aDavid Newman, Chuck Greif, Linda Cantoni, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team Updated: 2022-12-24.
520			_a"Essentials in Conducting" by Karl Wilson Gehrkens is a comprehensive guide on the art and technique of conducting, written in the early 20th century. This instructional text aims primarily at amateur musicians seeking to enhance their conducting skills, outlining necessary personal traits, techniques, and the psychological aspects involved in leading performance ensembles such as choirs and orchestras. The opening portion of the book establishes a foundational definition of conducting, detailing how conductors lead groups to achieve a cohesive musical performance through specific gestures, facial expressions, and body language. Gehrkens emphasizes the conductor's dual role as both a musical manager and an artistic inspirer, highlighting the necessity of thorough rehearsal preparation. He also reflects on the historical evolution of conducting, underlining its significance and the indispensable qualities required, such as effective communication, leadership, and an innate musical understanding, which are crucial for successfully directing musical forces in a variety of contexts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aConducting
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22392
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