Saturday 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
L309
This session approaches score study from both informational and inspirational perspectives, outlining a process for charting the form of a piece from the phrase level up and offering techniques to activate the imagination and develop a meaningful interpretation that goes beyond a chronological list of musical events. Through constructing formal maps and introducing specific exercises to promote creative thinking, the session provides tools for deeper understanding of the music we teach and conduct.
Travis J. Cross (he/him) serves as professor of music and director of bands at UCLA, where he conducts the Wind Ensemble, leads the graduate wind conducting program, and chairs the music department. He was also associate dean for academic mentoring and opportunity during the initial years of the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music. Cross has conducted the UCLA Wind Ensemble at the California All-State Music Education Conference and College Band Directors National Association Western/Northwestern Division conference and prepared the band for centenary performances of Leonard Bernstein’s Mass with Gustavo Dudamel and the Los Angeles Philharmonic.