(1) The Choreography of Conducting
The efficient use of gesture to guide an ensemble in rehearsal and performance
(2) Rehearsal Management and Techniques
Planning rehearsals to get the most efficient use of time, and strategies to use
in order to get a good performance
(3) Score Preparation
Marking and assimilating a score in preparation for the first rehearsal
(4) Practice Techniques
Practical suggestions to get the most out of a limited amount of time/endurance
(5) Memorizing Music
A discussion of the various ways of learning music and techniques for retaining what we learn for performance