Intangibles of Musical Performance: The Creative Director (Meredith Music Resource) [Paperback]

Edward S. Lisk (Composer)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 2000

With a foreword by Mark Camphouse, Intangibles...deals with the instructional techniques of teaching expression, ensemble interpretation, characteristic performance, musical identity, and the decision making process surrounding the subtle details of artistic response.

Product Details

• Paperback: 116 pages
• Publisher: Meredith Music (March 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0962430854
• ISBN-13: 978-0962430855
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #799,362 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Edward S. Lisk is an internationally recognized clinician, conductor, and author. He is a graduate of Syracuse University School of Music with graduate studies at Ithaca School of Music, Syracuse University, and Oswego State University. He is an honored and elected member (48th) of the prestigious National Band Hall of Fame for Distinguished Conductors. He joins the ranks of notable conductors such as John Philip Sousa, Edwin Franko Goldman, Henry Fillmore, Col. Arnald Gabriel and Col. John R. Bourgeois, among many others. The National Band Hall of Fame for Distinguished Conductors is housed in a magnificent facility made available by Troy University in Alabama.
Mr. Lisk is the 2009 recipient of the distinguished Midwest Medal of Honor. The Midwest Medal of Honor was introduced in 1962 as a way to honor conductors, educators, and composers whose unique service to music education and influence on the improvement of bands and orchestras. The Midwest Medal of Honor was presented to Mr. Lisk on December 18, 2009 at the Midwest Clinic in Chicago, Illinois.
Mr. Lisk is an inducted member of the prestigious American Bandmasters Association and in the year 2000, served as the 63rd President of this distinguished organization founded by Edwin Franko Goldman. He has an active guest-conducting schedule that includes all-state bands, honor bands, university, and professional bands. He has served as guest conductor for the U.S. Air Force Band, Australian Wind Symphony, U.S. Interservice Band, U.S. Army Field Band and the U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own."
Recognized as a national leader for school band programs, and rehearsal/instructional techniques, his state, and national presentations continue to serve directors in building and improving band programs. The University of Alabama School of Music appointed Mr. Lisk to the distinguished 2007-08 Endowed Chair Position in Music Education. Since 1985, Mr. Lisk has served as an adjunct professor, appeared as a clinician/lecturer, adjudicator, and guest conductor throughout 46 states and 5 Canadian Provinces. He also traveled to Australia and presented sessions for the Australian National Band and Orchestra Clinic in Perth, Melbourne, and Sidney. He is the author of The Creative Director Series (9 pub.) published by Meredith Music Publications and a coauthor of the highly acclaimed 8-volume publication by GIA, Teaching Music Through Performance in Band. He is the editor for the Edwin Franko Goldman March Series for Carl Fischer Music Publications, which include, On The Mall March, The ABA March, Bugles and Drums March, Onward-Upward March and On Parade March.
Mr. Lisk is an appointed member of the Midwest Clinic Board of Directors and serves the John Philip Sousa Foundation as Vice-president for Administration. He is a past-president of the National Band Association ('90-'92) and served NBA as Executive Secretary Treasurer ('97-'02). He holds membership in several professional associations and is an International Honorary Member of Phi Beta Mu. He is the recipient of many distinguished awards and titles.

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars So simple, you'll wonder why you never thought of it!, March 23, 2003

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"rockindaveapotamus" (Cleveland, OH United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Intangibles of Musical Performance: The Creative Director (Meredith Music Resource) (Paperback)

I had the delight of hearing Mr. Lisk speak at a workshop recently and his ideas will change your concept of teaching music in the public school! One reason for the success of his methods is the natural association with students' mental development. Instead of teaching music, he believes that all that needs to be done is to help a student discover their own musical intelligence (a la Howard Gardner). These techniques should prove to be a welcome addition in any middle or high school band room!

4.0 out of 5 stars Intangibles of Musical Performance, March 3, 2006

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This review is from: Intangibles of Musical Performance: The Creative Director (Meredith Music Resource) (Paperback)

Excellent "beyond-the-note" book! Through logical examples, it demonstrates how teachers and students can be more creative in the expression of music. Lisk frequently refers to his book, "The Creative Director. Alternative Rehearsal Techniques."

Having read that book prior to "Intangibles" would make it even more practical.

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1.0 out of 5 stars very very disappointed, January 14, 2010

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