Developing Rehearsal Techniques Through Active Listening

Andrew Boysen Jr.'s book is a practical methods resource designed for music education and conducting students to develop rehearsal diagnosis skills via active listening.

It pairs sectional recordings at different rehearsal stages with crowdsourced responses from experienced conductors, allowing readers to compare their assessments to experts.

The text includes scores and reproducible examples so teachers can practice identifying issues and planning targeted fixes.

By segmenting excerpts and compiling common corrective strategies, the book aims to close the gap between recognizing problems and knowing how to address them effectively.

It is increasingly used in collegiate conducting and methods courses to build a systematic rehearsal ear.