tips for conductors

Programming Resources

Looking for more programming ideas? Here is a list of important databases and resources for you!

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Conducting Exercises

Download two conducting exercises generously provided by Maestro Kenneth Kiesler

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Recommended Readings – Conducting

An extensive list of recommended reading on orchestration, score reading, conducting study, and more!

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Baton Shops

What conducting baton do I currently use? Where can I buy batons?

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All About Application Materials

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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Collegiate Orchestra Director Positions

Download PPT files from the past webinar series of Maestro as Professor.

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60: Diane Wittry on Conducting Techniques

In this wisdom-filled episode, my guest is the world-renowned conductor, Diane Wittry. She is the music director of the Allentown Symphony and the Music Director and Conductor of the Garden State Philharmonic. She is also the author of award-winning books, “Beyond the Baton” and “Baton Basics – Communicating Music through Gestures.” To understand the essence…

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58: Gabriela Lena Frank on Creativity

In this episode of The Conductor’s Podcast, my guest is Gabriel Lena Frank.  As she continues to be a remarkable composer, she’s fulfilling her passion of wanting to live by 100 years and seeing that music becomes more accessible to individuals who really want and need it.  Tune in this episode and be inspired on…

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57: Kamna Gupta on Developing New Operas

Opera is one of the greatest and the most classic art forms. It combines the ingenuity of a great storyline and the elegance of music in one captivating show.  As this classic art form continue to become a favorite among enthusiasts, new operas are giving audiences a fresh perspective to shows that feature newly-composed music…

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