Karl Wilson Gehrkens

Karl Wilson Gehrkens
Karl Wilson Gehrkens was a notable American music educator and author, particularly recognized for his contributions to music theory and education. He served as a professor at Oberlin College, where he influenced many students with his innovative approaches to teaching music. Gehrkens authored several influential books, including "Music in the Junior High School" and "Essentials in Conducting," both of which became foundational texts in music education. His work emphasized the importance of active learning in music and shaped the development of modern music teaching methods.

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PREFACE The study of music notation and terminology by classes in conservatories and in music departments of colleges and normal schools is a comparative innovation, one reason for the non-existence of such courses in the past being the lack of a suitable text-book, in which might be found in related groups clear and accurate definitions of the really essential terms. But with the constantly increasing... more...

CHAPTER I IntroductionDEFINITIONThe word "conducting" as used in a musical sense now ordinarily refers to the activities of an orchestra or chorus leader who stands before a group of performers and gives his entire time and effort to directing their playing or singing, to the end that a musically effective ensemble performance may result. This is accomplished by means of certain conventional... more...