The exercises in this book range from amusing suggestions and games to rather challenging musical endeavors. They are usable by a wide variety of readers, from the devoted listener to the advanced conservatory student and teacher. Includes chapters on "The Techniques of Imagining", "On Interpretation", "On Performing New Music", "Hearing Orchestration", "Conducting an Improvisations", as well as writing on the intersection between music and poetry, Shakespeare, Stanislavski, and myriad other topics. General discussions include Exercises in Silence, Exercises Involving Groups, Exercises Using Musical Instruments, and Exercises that Involve Writing Music.