Conductor collaboration
The conductor who participates in a collaboration between other conductors has advantages over one
who does not. Exchanging ideas about literature, planning, or score analysis is a great way to grow
and improve.
who does not. Exchanging ideas about literature, planning, or score analysis is a great way to grow
and improve.
A few years ago I invited six other conductors of high school Wind ensembles/bands to gather at my
house. Each conductor brought about eight musical scores. Taking turns presenting, each conductor
explained why they might program the composition and what were the technical and musical challenges.
house. Each conductor brought about eight musical scores. Taking turns presenting, each conductor
explained why they might program the composition and what were the technical and musical challenges.
Guest conducting is also a form of collaboration. Guest conductors give members of an ensemble
an opportunity to receive a different perspective on interpreting the music. When the four guest
conductors led the Star of the North in a performance of Puszta (van der Roost) at the
Windworx Fanfare Concert, each of them elicited a unique interpretation. Their subtle differences
with tempo, transitions, and energy levels made each movement a new experience for the musicians.
an opportunity to receive a different perspective on interpreting the music. When the four guest
conductors led the Star of the North in a performance of Puszta (van der Roost) at the
Windworx Fanfare Concert, each of them elicited a unique interpretation. Their subtle differences
with tempo, transitions, and energy levels made each movement a new experience for the musicians.
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