Church, Joseph - Music Direction for the Stage

One of Broadway's foremost music directors emerges from the orchestra pit to tell how the music is put into a musical show. Part descriptive account, part instruction manual, this book offers a unique and invaluable look behind the scenes, from the point of view of the musical chief of staff, the music director.

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CONTENTS

Introduction: The View From The Podium
Part I: The Music Director: A Job Description
Chapter 1: Music Direction Yesterday And Today
Chapter 2: Musical Stage Production
Chapter 3: Job Opportunities For Music Directors
Part II: Personnel
Chapter 4: The Production Team
Chapter 5: The Creative Team
Chapter 6: The Music Team
Chapter 7: The Performers
Part III: Preproduction
Chapter 8: Mounting A Production
Chapter 9: The Music: Assessment And Analysis
Chapter 10: Arranging For Music Directors
Part IV: Rehearsals 1: Singers And The Stage
Chapter 11: Overview Of Rehearsal Process
Chapter 12: Individual Vocal Rehearsals
Chapter 13: Ensemble Vocal Rehearsals
Chapter 14: Rehearsals With Directors And Choreographers
Chapter 15: Adapting Music To The Production
Part V: Rehearsals 2: Musicians, Technicians, And The Venue
Chapter 16: Orchestras And Orchestrations
Chapter 17: Instrumental Conducting For The Stage
Chapter 18: From The Studio To The Stage
Part VI: Performance
Chapter 19: Conducting In Performance
Chapter 20: Maintaining A Production And Preserving A Show
Chapter 21: Working As A Music Director
Appendix A: Putting It Together
Appendix B: Bibliography, Suggested Reading, And List Of Musical
Works Cited