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The Tao of Conducting (paperback - Due July 1, 2009) by Silas Huff
Paperback book $16.99
Printed: approx. 200 pages, 5.8" x 8.3", B&W pages, full color cover.
Description:
The Tao of Conducting consists of Lao Tzu's Tao Te Ching - the ancient Chinese book of wisdom for leaders - translated and interpreted for conductors. Appropriate for orchestra, band, and choral directors and teachers of any level, this book gives an overview of Taoism and discusses ways to apply the eastern philosophy to the art of conducting. Each of the 81 original poems is transformed into a practical lesson for musical leaders, and accompanied by commentary, anecdotes, and references that make each verse easier to understand and more meaningful.
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