You Be the Conductor: The Armchair Conductor's Official Manual

This educational, captivating kit for kids and adults alike includes a book, a baton and a full-length CD -- everything you need to conduct an orchestra without leaving the comfort of your living room. You'll learn: -- The painless history of conducting.-- How to start and stop the orchestra -- and what to do in between.-- Why conducting is good for your health (it's a combination of art and aerobics).-- What to do if you lose your baton (vegetarians can grab a carrot and not miss a beat).-- Tips and commentary from the great conductors (podium wit, wisdom and sarcasm).-- How to pronounce Mstislav Rostropovich -- and so much more!The specially compiled CD of great orchestral classics -- keyed to the text throughout -- provides both hours of raw material for practice and a course in music appreciation. The high-quality baton will have you conducting like a pro, even if you can't read a note. Bravo!Carlinsky, Dan is the author of 'You Be the Conductor: The Armchair Conductor's Official Manual' with ISBN 9781579122645 and ISBN 1579122647.