Purpose in Repertoire Selection
Last month, Greysen Music was honoured to be a presenter at the 2013 ASME conference where we were asked to provide power presentations on the subject of repertoire. Repertoire is one of those ongoing challenges. In many ways it’s a consumable item. Even though we can build and hoard a library of quality music, we need to keep acquiring new charts to keep our musicians challenged and entertained, and to provide relevant and contemporary music for our audiences. I conduct a concert band with almost 88 years of history. During that time it has seen a large variety of music for all of its...
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I was recently approached by a parent at a band event, who had apparently been keeping a keen eye on my conducting skills over the last few years. “I don’t usually like your conducting. You don’t keep the beat!” I’m not sure whether this was an attempt at musical banter or a serious critique, but it did inspire me to write a few words about the Purpose in various conducting styles, and how they can affect your ensemble. A conductor’s job is about product. In writing this article, I couldn’t help but wonder if Gordon Ramsay’s food tastes delicious after all the yelling and screaming in the...
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Greysen Music is a unique mentoring organisation dedicated to fostering a love of music through music appreciation classes, and assisting professionals to continue to develop through progressive masterclasses and workshops. It was born out of a love for music and a passion for education by Canberrans Major Geoff Grey CSM, Grad Dip App Mus, Dip Mus Mgt and Sarah Nielsen, B. Mus (1st Class Hons). Greysen is a relaxing bushland retreat providing unique gourmet residential experiences. Located just 40 minutes from Canberra, the secluded Currawang estate is a haven for artistic endeavours...
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