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Learn Conducting Technique with the Swiss
Exercise Ball: Developing Kinclusive
Conducting Awareness James Jordan
“There is no doubt in my mind about the pedagogical potency
of the use of the Swiss Ball for conducting study. This simple
device transfers responsibility for teaching from heretofore-used
verbal explanations to a new world of instruction that uses body
awareness as the primary vehicle.”
—James Jordan
Learn Conducting Technique with the Swiss Exercise Ball
Traditional conducting methods rely on how conductors
look––not how they feel. James Jordan’s groundbreaking Learn
Conducting Technique with the Swiss Exercise Ball takes the study
of conducting beyond the mechanics to a higher plane.
Using the Swiss Exercise Ball, everyone from the most experienced
conductor to the beginner can tie into a state of awareness
that opens the door to increased musical expression and
kinesthetic awareness. With the aid of a Swiss Exercise Ball and
the Body Mapping techniques described in this book, conductors can reach a new level of artistic
expression and mastery.
The Swiss Exercise Ball is available in four sizes from GIA Publications, Inc., and each comes with
a pump.
Choose the ball size based on the height of the conductor, $26.95 each.
45 cm ball, under 5’ tall (G-6575) 55 cm ball, 5’ to 5’8” tall (G-6576)
65 cm ball, 5’9” to 6’3” tall (G-6577) 75 cm ball, 6’3” and taller (G-6578)
G-6478 Learn Conducting Technique with the Swiss Exercise Ball .$15.95
GIA proudly presents the Evoking Sound Choral Series,
edited by conductor and author James Jordan.
Evoking Sound Choral Series
edited by conductor & author James Jordan
The Evoking Sound Choral Series presents high-quality editions for school,
church, and community choirs and includes both sacred and secular titles.
The series represents new editions of standard repertoire as well as newly
composed pieces. Each title is selected and edited by Dr. Jordan with
singers in mind and includes rehearsal and performance suggestions.
Several titles in the series include solfège syllables as an aid to singers
in the building of intonation skills. This method of using solfège is the
basis for the series of books entitled Choral Ensemble Intonation: Methods,
Procedures, and Exercises (see page 90) and Ear Training Immersion Exercises
for Choirs (see page 22).
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