6:2 Posture and Stance Flashcards
posture and stance are essential to a proper conducting technique. T/F
True
a conductor’s body should appear both natural and commanding. T/F
True
feet should be wide set and knees bent. T/F
False
feet should be shoulder width apart, knees straight but not locked.
The conductor should be at attention while conducting. T/F
False
only when the ensemble is at attention, and
when conducting the national anthem, honors and service hymns.
how does a conductor assume position of attention from a conducting posture?
toes pointed slightly outward, allowing conductor to move to attention by only moving the left foot
arms are straight out and above waist level. T/F
False
- forearms parallel to floor
- elbow bend slightly greater than 90*
- elbows rest at 4 and 8 o’clock
the baton is optional for the conductor. T/F
False
it is one of the most prominent tools of communication for the conductor
what are the parts of the baton?
handle
shaft
tip
a well constructed baton will have what?
a balance point at the junction of the handle and shaft
what is the recommended length of a baton
10-16 inches with shorter lengths for smaller ensembles/indoor venues; longer lengths for outdoor venues/larger ensembles
it is recommended that the color of a baton shaft is
natural and conservative. white and/or natural wood tone.
fleet conductors are recommended to own one baton.
False
at least two batons, one of each color
ensure that the tip of the baton is pointed at
an angle somewhere between 10 and 11 o’clock
the intended expressive gesture is comprised of
- posture and stance
- contour and ictus
- facial expression and eye contact
what use is actual eye contact when you could just look in someone’s general direction?
meaningful eye contact will
- communicate intent
- impart impulse of will
- alert musicians of a gesture
conductor’s facial expressions and eye contact should reflect what?
the mood of the gesture
turning over the hands, as in holding something in the palm, will indicate what?
a fermata
adjusting the intensity of what is quite effective in delivering an expressive gesture
hands (or baton grip)
what 3 planes is the conducting area divided into?
vertical, horizontal, sagittal
saggital plane is depth and can be used to address the various rows of the ensemble.
when conducting an ensemble in a concert formation, the hands should be positioned where?
between the chest and face
when conducting and ensemble in block band formation, the hands should be where?
approximately eye level
why is stage presence important for a conductor?
they are the personal link between the audience and the ensemble.
if the fingers of the left hand are relaxed, the musical response is likely to be a marcato response. T/F
False.
Fingers that are relaxed and opened slightly will yield a legato to light staccato response.
