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Craig V. Hamilton
The following is a synopsis of problems and
possible solutions.
Conducting: Diagnosis and Prescription
(continued)
1. RHYTHM
Model the correct style for the ensemble either through singing, 2. BALANCE
recordings, or playing your instrument. Allow the ensemble to
hear live and recorded examples of the music they are working 3. BLEND
on or music similar to the selections. Develop an arsenal of
4. DYNAMICS
articulations – marcato, staccato, and legato. Make sure the
ensemble can react to your conducting to play each style at each 5. STYLE
dynamic level. This is easily done using the Remington exercise
either on concert F or a Bx chord with quarter notes on each
pitch.
Example: The list is by no means exhaustive. The great
Measure 1 – 4 quarter notes f and marcato
Measure 2 – 4 quarter notes p and legato part of being a musician is that we never learn
Measure 3 – 4 quarter notes m and staccato Etc. it all and we all learn from each other. We all
borrow tricks and techniques that work to help
Use only conducting gestures to make the changes. Demand our ensemble make greater music.
intonation, balance, and blend throughout. Explain music as
sounds in motion – identify target pitches and arrival points for
each phrase.
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