GIA Music Education Catalog ? 2011 - GIA Publications

The Conductor’s Legacy
Conductors on Conducting for Wind Band
Compiled and Edited by Paula A. Crider
Featuring:
Frank Battisti • Harry Begian • Col. John
Bourgeois • Ray E. Cramer • James Croft
Col. Arnald Gabriel • H. Robert Reynolds
Richard Strange • David Whitwell
Conducting
What would you ask the leading band directors of our
time in a one-on-one conversation? Paula A. Crider, a
seasoned and distinguished band director in her own
right, shares the wealth of knowledge gleaned from her
interviews of the extraordinary personalities who have
changed the landscape of the wind band world in this
remarkable book.
With insight and clarity of thought, Crider asks
the probing questions that prompt stories of talent,
work, sacrifice, ingenuity, bravery, and determination.
These pioneering and innovative conductors share their concept of band sound,
views on score marking, advice to music majors and young band directors, thoughts
on how to advance the wind band genre, the elements of their musical success, and
much more about the art and craft of conducting a band.
In calling forth these thoughts, Crider inspires these leaders of the wind band
profession to remind us all not only of where we have come from, but also provide a
stirring handoff to us and to future generations.
Following a distinguished thirty-three-year teaching career, Professor Paula A.
Crider continues to share her passion for making music through an active schedule as
guest conductor, lecturer, clinician, and adjudicator. She has enjoyed engagements in
forty-seven states, Canada, Ireland, the United Kingdom, France, Italy, and Australia.
She is Professor Emerita at The University of Texas, where she was twice awarded
the Eyes of Texas Award for distinguished teaching. Professor Crider has taught at
all levels of education, has presented seminars for professional teachers throughout
the United States, and continues to work with talented young people in student
leadership workshops. She serves as Coordinator for the National Band Association
Young Conductor/Mentor Program and was recently appointed to the Conn/Selmer
Educational Board. She is a Past President of the National Band Association and is
currently President Elect of the American Bandmaster’s Association.
G-7660 Hardcover, 212 pages. ......................................$19.95
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