As the largest body of an orchestra, it’s always great to have a string sectional to unify style, articulation, and even phrasing. If you are not a string player yourself, what are the mistakes to avoid when leading a string sectional? Instead of: Get stuck in bowing discussions Not knowing your terms Give instructions on…
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Looking for more programming ideas? Here is a list of important databases and resources for you!
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An extensive list of recommended reading on orchestration, score reading, conducting study, and more!
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Now that you’ve got a conducting degree / had experiences working as a conductor and are ready to look for jobs…. Resources for you to improve on your application materials!
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Hi there! Happy end of September and welcome to episode no.9 of the Conductor’s Podcast Wisdom series, a new series full of shared life experiences and, of course, wisdom! This series is aired on the last Thursday of each month, and in each episode, I am going to pose a question to 10 musicians, conductors,…
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Want to booster your productivity? Listen to today’s episode where I share my newly discovred productivity hacks! 1. Always check your why: What’s your purpose?2. Morning Pages Journal: clear your mind before starting your day!3. App: TodoistAnswer these questions daily: Identify the most important tasks (one or two) Is what I am doing today supporting…
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Hi there! Happy end of August and welcome to episode no.8 of the Conductor’s Podcast Wisdom series, a new series full of shared life experiences and, of course, wisdom! This series is aired on the last Thursday of each month, and in each episode, I am going to pose a question to 10 musicians, conductors,…
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While conducting music requires a specific level of technique, one’s success as a conductor cannot be complete without mastering musicianship. In this episode of The Conductor’s Podcast, I am beyond ecstatic to have Dr. Carolyn Watson as my guest as she enlightens young and experienced conductors alike, the essence of musicianship, musical intent and musical…
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