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This companion website for Basic Conducting Techniques, Eighth Edition supplements the written text for study, performance, and an enriched learning experience. Designed to facilitate class preparation and learning, the companion website is comprised of three key elements:

  • Audio recordings of musical excerpts from the text
  • Scores and transpositions of the musical excerpts
  • Demonstration videos modelling specific techniques for each chapter

With the beginning conductor in mind, this hands-on, competency-centered approach is appropriate for mixed classes of choral and instrumental music majors, providing indispensable versatility for students and practicing conductors alike. Rooted in decades of teaching and conducting experience, Basic Conducting Techniques, Eighth Edition is the essential guide to the principles of conducting—and this companion website is the essential supplement to the text.