This text is sure to provide the most practical approach to orchestra and|wind band score study ever published. It methodically simplifies preliminary|score study and initial rehearsal preparation for all conductors of band,|orchestra and chamberensembles. It is enormously valuable for practicing|conductors from elementary school to those leading professional ensembles. As|a supplement to undergraduate and graduate level instrumental conducting|classes, it is an extremely effective text. The unique features of this|innovative publication include: |an easy-to-read format that systematically walks the reader through the|entire score-study process |complete full score to Flourish for Wind Band by Vaughan Williams - used as|the studyscore throughout |compositional flowchart of the Vaughan Williams work |Score and Rehearsal Preparation Worksheet that can be reproduced and used|with any wind band or orchestral score (and maintained for future use) |seating-arrangement diagramsof nationally renown wind bands and orchestras |comprehensive glossary of standard instrument abbreviations |standard band and orchestra instrumentation reference chart |selective and detailed bibliography containing specific sources that|willprove invaluable in the preparation of all instrumental scores