Carl Fischer has released a new book, Conducting the Music, Not the Musicians, written to help the young conductor move beyond beat patterns and counting to focus on the expressive aspects of performance. This textbook can be utilized in the college classroom and as a basic resource for young conductors at any teaching level. Conducting the Music, Not the Musicians covers the full range of meters from simple patterns to compound and irregular meters. The musical examples draw from all periods of music history and include both choral and instrumental repertoire. More information can be obtained at www.carlfischer.com.
Harmony Book, by Elliott Carter, has been released by Carl Fischer. A guide to the harmonic resources employed by Carter during 1960–1980, it explores the relationships possible within the twelve-tone chromatic scale. Includes essays on Carter's methodology, interviews with Carter, and provides young composers a starting place for expanding their own harmonic practice.
Happenings
Gibson Guitars sponsored the MTNA (Music Teachers National Association) Collegiate Guitar Competition, and awarded the winner a Les Paul guitar. Joshua Shillair attends the Florida State University School of Music and is a student of Bruce Holzman. In addition to the guitar, Shillair also won a cash prize from MTNA of $3,000 and a plaque, and his teacher received $300.
Itzhak Perlman and Jake Connolly.
Thomastik-Infold and Connolly & Co. have agreed to continue their support for The Perlman Music Program in 2002 by providing a donation of $10,000. This funding will be used to provide partial scholarships for the summer session for four talented violinists currently enrolled in the program. The recipients of this year's scholarship awards are Jason Issokson from Waxahachie, TX; David Lisker from Chicago, IL; Michelle Ross from Scarsdale, NY; and Areta Zhulla from Greece. These violinists are among thirty-eight talented young musicians who have been selected to participate in the prestigious program co-chaired by Itzhak and Toby Perlman.
Joshua Shillair receiving his Les Paul guitar from Gibson Guitars.
In addition, Thomastik-Infeld will be linked with The Perlman Music Program's upcoming international performance tour in Shanghai, China in August 2002. Their contribution will be sets of strings for its host student.
Accolades
Many thanks to the String Industry Council members who were sponsors at the National Studio Teachers Forum and the National Solo Competition:
