Essential Musicianship for Band - Ensemble Concepts: Advanced Level - Conductor - Softcover

Green, Eddie; Benzer, John; Bertman, David

Softcover

ISBN 10: 063408836X ISBN 13: 9780634088360

Publisher: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation, 2004

Synopsis

(Essential Musicianship for Band). Ensemble Concepts, the highly acclaimed ensemble method by Eddie Green, John Benzer and David Bertman, is designed to help intermediate to advanced level ensembles acquire solid performance skills while also developing overall musicianship. Every aspect of ensemble development is introduced individually, in developmental order, then combined for more advanced practice. The exercises fit easily into your warm-up routine, saving you precious rehearsal time. Essential Musicianship for Band is the perfect tool to assist your ensemble in developing the skills needed to read, rehearse, and perform band repertoire with precision and artistry. Using proven methods for superior sound production and ensemble technique, your students will transform printed notes into a meaningful musical experience. Fits easily into the traditional concert band setting. Other volumes in the Essential Musicianship series: * Ensemble Concepts Fundamental Level (1st and 2nd year students) * Ensemble Concepts Intermediate Level (2nd and 3rd year students) * Masterwork Studies This first-of-its-kind textbook for high school band focuses on six landmark compositions for symphonic band.* Two CD-ROMs are included, featuring: 1. Exemplary recordings of each work, performed by some of the world's finest ensembles 2. Practice loops on the more difficult passages for each instrument, along with tempo adjustment software, on-screen assessment, and a built-in metronome 3. Scale, arpeggio, and articulation studies in all keys *Score and parts not included

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Product Description

Introducing the first-ever curriculum for high school band! Essential Musicianship for Band is the perfect tool to assist your ensemble in developing the skills needed to read, rehearse, and perform band repertoirewith precision and artistry. Using proven methods for superior sound production and ensemble technique, your students will transform printed notes into a meaningful musical experience. Fits easily into the traditional concert bandsetting.

Ensemble Concepts is designed to help ensembles to acquire maximum performance skills while increasing overall musicianship. Every aspect of ensemble development is introduced individually, in developmentalorder, then combined for more advanced practice.

Also available in the Essential Musicianship curriculum:

· Masterwork Studies (HL00960078 – 00960095) focuses on six landmarkcompositions for band (score/parts not included). Two CD-ROMs are included, featuring:

1. Exemplary recordings of each work, performed by some of the world's finest ensembles

2. Practice “loops” onthe more difficult passages for each individual instrument, including tempo adjustment software, on-screen assessment, and a built-in metronome

3. Scale, arpeggio, and articulation studies in all keys

· Ensemble Concepts – Fundamental Level (HL00960110 – 00960127)

· Ensemble Concepts – Intermediate Level (HL00960129 – 00960146)

Edition details

• Publisher: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 063408836X
• ISBN 13: 9780634088360
• Binding: Spiral-bound
• Number of pages: 240