Collected Thoughts on Teaching and Learning, Creativity and Horn PerformanceDouglas Hill is professor of music and horn at the University of Wisconsin at Madison as well as a past President of the International Horn Society, and a respected teacher and clinician. The 27 chapters of Collected Thoughts cover topics ranging from getting started to preparing for college and professional auditions, and include other subjects such as composing and improvising. There are seven chapters on repertoire that include reviews of music and texts that are the most comprehensive of any horn (or other instrumental) text to date. The process of learning and teaching is extremely insightful for everyone, from the serious student to the most experienced instructor. This book is a must for anyone interested in the horn. It is invaluable!! |
Contents
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Extending Techniques | 18 |
How and Why | 39 |
Professional Orchestra Auditioning | 47 |
Relaxation and the Performing Musician | 54 |
A Balancing Act | 59 |
Practicing Full Circle | 62 |
Create Your Own | 101 |
Jazz and Horn and More | 103 |
Compose Yourself | 110 |
So What Do You Think? The Creative Spirit Creative Process and You | 115 |
THE MEANS THE | 125 |
The Basics and Beyond | 127 |
A Thorough Listing | 143 |
Basic Etudes in Review | 152 |
THE PROCESS OF TEACHING AND LEARNING | 65 |
High Expectations | 67 |
Bringing the Sound Around | 71 |
Stages of Musical Development | 74 |
In Preparation for College and a Career in Music | 78 |
Recitals Are a Good Thing | 84 |
The Respondable Teacher | 88 |
The Responsible Student | 90 |
One Way to Teach | 95 |
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Collected Thoughts on Teaching and Learning, Creativity, and Horn Performance Douglas Hill No preview available - 2001 |
Collected Thoughts on Teaching and Learning, Creativity and Horn Performance Douglas Hill No preview available - 2000 |
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