The complete idiot's guide to conducting music - Miller, Michael 1958- (Alpha Books, 2012)
Includes index
Behind the scenes. What makes a great conductor? ; Same job, different roles ; Preparing the score ; Conducting rehearsals -- Basic skills. Developing stance and baton technique ; Conducting basic metric patterns ; Conducting triple meter patterns ; Conducting advanced meters and subdivided beats -- Interpretation and expression. Interpreting and controlling the performance ; Using the left hand ; Conducting tempo ; Conducting dynamics and phrasing ; Conducting cues and accents ; Conducting recitatives and other unmetered music -- Different types of conducting. Conducting orchestras and concert bands ; Conducting marching bands ; Conducting jazz bands ; Conducting choirs ; Conducting musicals and shows ; Conducting in the recording studio