ISBN: 9780253222237

Short narratives that illustrate how performance practice problems can be approached and solved are scattered throughout the book. Choice "From this [book]. we receive these two gifts. a … Meer...

Short narratives that illustrate how performance practice problems can be approached and solved are scattered throughout the book. Choice "From this [book]. we receive these two gifts. a compositional repertoire distinct in imaginative focus and a pedagogy with wide application to music making and full of implications for research.". The Nile on eBay   FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE   Deepening Musical Performance through Movement by ROGER Pierce Applying gesture to explore performance, therapeutic, and compositional practices FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description Alexandra Pierce singles out elements of music such as melody, meter, and phrase, and investigates the defining quality of each through movement. Although simple, these exercises engage the listening attention in complex ways and can be integrated into a musician's daily practice. Practicing movements that accurately reflect a musical element can improve technique and are audible in performance. They become part of your technical command. Short narratives that illustrate how performance practice problems can be approached and solved are scattered throughout the book. A video companion to Deepening Musical Performance through Movement can be found at the author's website, alexandrapierce.net/deepening. Notes Applying gesture to explore performance, therapeutic, and compositional practices Author Biography Alexandra Pierce is Professor of Music and Movement, Emerita Research Professor at the University of Redlands, California. She is author (with Roger Pierce) of Expressive Movement: Posture and Action in Daily Life, Sports, and the Performing Arts. Table of Contents Introduction1. Vitalizing the Musical Elements, One by One2. Mobilizing Balance3. Melody Awakened: Seven Stages for Embodying Its Contour4. Resilience of Meter and Rhythm5. The Integration of Structural Levels 6. Shaping Phrase with Span and Climax7. Letting Gesture Through: Reverberation 8. The Movements of Juncture9. Characterizing10. Tone of Voice11. The Spirit of Play NotesBibliographyIndex Review "Whether you teach private or group instrumental or vocal lessons, music theory, composition, music therapy or music appreciation, you will find a wealth of ideas to use with your students." American Music Teacher "This book brings all aspects of music to life via kinesthetic understanding... Pierce's extensive research is obvious, but though the book assumes considerable knowledge of the discipline, personal anecdotes and musical references render it relatively easy to digest." Choice "From this [book] ... we receive these two gifts ... a compositional repertoire distinct in imaginative focus and a pedagogy with wide application to music making and full of implications for research." The Open Space Magazine "This book is not only a wonderful resource for therapists, musicians and music teachers, but also ... a well-researched academic work." Structural Integrations "Under the impetus of early influences as diverse as the Alexander technique, Rolfing, Schenkerian analysis and Stanislavski's Method acting... pianist, composer and music educator Alexandra Pierce has crystallized in this book a finely etched, lifetime quest to articulate the connection between the elements of music and the art of interpretation, through the prism of 'movement response to the music'." American String Teacher "[Pierce] gives numerous examples of playing with movement to encourage a deeper way of hearing ... the musician's best musical performance and the composer's intentions ... [Deepening Musical Performance through Movement] is not a book to be read while sitting still." - Journal of the IAWM Promotional Applying gesture to explore performance, therapeutic, and compositional practices Review Quote "Whether you teach private or group instrumental or vocal lessons, music theory, composition, music therapy or music appreciation, you will find a wealth of ideas to use with your students."American Music Teacher"This book brings all aspects of music to life via kinesthetic understanding. . . . Pierce's extensive research is obvious, but though the book assumes considerable knowledge of the discipline, personal anecdotes and musical references render it relatively easy to digest."Choice"From this [book] . . . we receive these two gifts . . . a compositional repertoire distinct in imaginative focus and a pedagogy with wide application to music making and full of implications for research."The Open Space Magazine"This book is not only a wonderful resource for therapists, musicians and music teachers, but also . . . a well-researched academic work."Structural Integrations"Under the impetus of early influences as diverse as the Alexander technique, Rolfing, Schenkerian analysis and Stanislavski's Method acting. . . pianist, composer and music educator Alexandra Pierce has crystallized in this book a finely etched, lifetime quest to articulate the connection between the elements of music and the art of interpretation, through the prism of 'movement response to the music'."American String Teacher Promotional "Headline" Applying gesture to explore performance, therapeutic, and compositional practices Feature Visit the companion site for the book Details ISBN0253222230 Short Title DEEPENING MUSICAL PERFORMANCE Publisher Indiana University Press Series Musical Meaning and Interpretation Language English ISBN-10 0253222230 ISBN-13 9780253222237 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2010 Imprint Indiana University Press Subtitle The Theory and Practice of Embodied Interpretation Place of Publication Bloomington, IN Country of Publication United States Publication Date 2010-02-26 Illustrations 90 b&w illus. UK Release Date 2010-02-26 AU Release Date 2010-02-26 NZ Release Date 2010-02-26 US Release Date 2010-02-26 Author ROGER Pierce Pages 248 Alternative 9780253349330 DEWEY 780.07928 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got thisAt The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it.With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICYNo questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERYNo matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. 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