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'An outstanding step by step guide to conducting technique. These clear and comprehensive DVDs will be invaluable to anyone who is serious about the craft. There is no doubt that Denise Ham is one of the very finest teachers of conducting in Europe. Her teaching of technique, for example, is comprehensive and exemplary in every respect. What distinguishes her approach to technique is that she never allows her pupils to forget what it is for -- the MUSIC!'

George Hurst

Internationally renowned conductor and teacher

'I cannot stress enough that this technique works for all ensembles of whatever makeup or standard - children, amateurs, youth orchestras and professionals. When used as a learning tool these DVDs can enable you to convey your intentions with clarity and confidence and be of real help to the ensembles with which you work.

'Central to the Toscanini conducting technique is what has been called "the singing stick", although it is by no means limited to the baton and is relevant to both choral and orchestral conducting. Put simply, it can be described as complete integration of body movement combined with the use of the baton as an instrument, giving the conductor the means to convey the music freely, clearly, and expressively.'

Denise Ham

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The Craft of Conducting on DVD

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Denise Ham

Head of Conducting Studies

Blackheath Conservatoire, London, England

Tutor in Conducting

The Royal Academy of Music 1986-2008

Denise Ham GTCL. LTCL. ARCM. Hon ARAM

Denise Ham is Head of Conducting Studies at Blackheath Conservatoire, London, teaches conducting at the internationally prestigious Canford Summer School of Music, Dorset, England, and was Tutor in Conducting at the Royal Academy of Music for 22 years.

She is also much in demand as a director of courses and workshops worldwide, and trains and conducts orchestras in the UK and Europe

Music is played by the BBC's New Generation Artist

Llyr Williams

The DVDs come with accompanying instructional booklets including all beating patterns

The Craft of Conducting is the world's foremost DVD guide to conducting technique - two hours and twenty minutes of intensive, detailed, itemised instruction for conducting students, for all who currently conduct, and for anyone whose ambition is to guide and inspire orchestras, bands and choirs.

Filmed at the Royal Academy of Music in London, and in the beautiful setting of Canford Summer School of Music in the county of Dorset, England, the acclaimed DVDs are unique, written and presented by one of the world's finest teachers -- renowned for her warm, clear and comprehensive style.