The Beat Stops Here

Lessons on and off the Podium for Today's Conductor

Challenges common pedagogical models with an alternative approach to the practice of conducting Introduces original metaphors to communicate the physical practice of conducting, such as "brushing the dog" and "tossing the pasta" Discusses important works in bar-by-bar detail, with rigorous score analysis leading to gestural interpretation Candidly addresses the conductor's unique relationships to orchestra, chorus, opera singer, board member, etc.