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Consort Handbook

This is a resource for ARS Members. Clicking on a link will download the chapter content as a .pdf file.
 
 

Table of Contents

 
 
Preface
 
 
 

Section I: Positive Group Interaction

 
 
Introduction
 
 
Ten Commandments for the Care and Feeding of a Consort
Mary Maarbjerg
 
Don't Waste Your Time Practicing
Ken Andresen
 
Tips on Choosing a Recorder
Rebecca Arkenberg
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Section II: Consort Rehearsal Techniques

 
 
Introduction
 
 
The Efficient Consort Rehearsal
Marvin Rosenberg
 
Basic Rehearsal Decisions and Procedures
Carolyn Peskin
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Section III: Variety in Consort Playing

 
 
Introduction
 
 
Ornamentation for Consort Players
Peter Seibert
 
Introduction to Renaissance Ornamentation
Martha Bixler
 
Renaissiance Ornamentation: The Art of Improvised Embellishment
Martha Bixler
 
Introduction to Baroque Ornamentation
Ken Wollitz
 
Mixed Ensembles
Carolyn Peskin
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Section IV: Public Performance

 
 
Introduction
 
 
Preparing a Concert Program
Carolyn Peskin
 
Developing a Commanding Stage Presence
Sara Blake
 
Publicity Guidelines for Performing Ensembles
Carolyn Peskin
 
Getting Gigs and Choosing Repertoire
Carolyn Peskin
 
Controlling Performance Anxiety with Beta Blockers
Dr. Richard Lederman
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Section V: Ensemble Repertoire

 
 
How to Select Editions of Renaissance Music
Carolyn Peskin
 
Recorder Consort Editions of Classical and Romantic Music
Carolyn Peskin
 
Arranging an Early 19th-century Orchestral Work for Recorder Quintet
Carolyn Peskin
 
Selected 20th-century Consort Music
Carolyn Peskin
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