Developing Rehearsal Techniques Through Active Listening (Book Only)

When you rehearse a piece for the first time, how do you identify problems? How do you know which problems to address first? How do you know the most efficient way to fix those problems? These questions lie at the heart of your job and the most effective teachers are the ones who do it well. In this book you’ll experience Andrew Boysen’s innovative approach to DEVELOPING REHEARSAL TECHNIQUES.

Includes analysis of the following 10 works spanning all technical difficulty levels:

• The Red Balloon by Anne McGinty
• Renaissance Festival and Dances by Bruce Pearson
• Enchanted by Ryan Nowlin
• Microburst by Brad Ciechomski
• Dig Down Deep by Timothy Mahr
• Snowflakes Dancing by Andrew Boysen, Jr.
• Yosemite Autumn by Mark Camphouse
• Chorale and Shaker Dance by John Zdechlik
• Gavorkna Fanfare by Jack Stamp
• African Festival by Quincy Hilliard, Chuck Elledge, and Bruce Pearson

How It Works

Study and mark up the scores provided as if you are going to rehearse the band. Use the basic analysis provided in the book to help guide you.

Then, use the Interactive Practice Studio (access is provided with purchase) to listen to a recording of a live school band rehearsing excerpts of the piece. As you listen, answer the question, “What would I do if this were my own ensemble?”

Write your answer on the Response Sheet and compare it to the group of 50+ expert evaluators who contributed their own responses. Tally your score and improve your abilities on the second take or the subsequent excerpt.

DEVELOPING REHEARSAL TECHNIQUES is a great tool to use to help hone your skills as you begin your career. Even the experienced conductor will benefit from this back-to-basics approach of study, analysis, and listening.

Also available as a CONDUCTOR PACK (W94CP) which includes the book and each of the 10 Full Scores!