🎶 David Chatwin on Breath
🎵 David Chatwin, former Principal Bassoon of the @bbcphilharmonic for 44 years, reflects on how breath shapes musical phrasing and on what wind musicians in an orchestra really need from a conductor to support that.
🎥 Watch the full video in conversation with @markconductor at ConductIT.eu for insights into communication, phrasing, and how conductors can better serve their orchestras.
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🎻 Jennifer Langridge on Inclusive Conducting
👀✨ “A personal eye contact and it means a lot.”
🎶 Jennifer Langridge, Head of Strings Chamber Music at @rncmlive and Principal Cello of the Northern Chamber Orchestra and Manchester Concert Orchestra reflects on the difference it makes when conductors connect with the whole orchestra—not just the front row. 🤝
🎥 Watch the full video in conversation with @markconductor at ConductIT.eu for more insights into ensemble dynamics, leadership, and what truly makes a conductor stand out.
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🎶 Simon Webb on Trusting the Orchestra
💬 “The biggest thing a conductor gets wrong is not to trust the orchestra ... Your starting assumption should be that you’re not the best musician in the room - you’re just the musician who’s willing to make the decisions ... Trust your musicians”
🎻 Simon Webb, Head of BBC Orchestras & Choirs and former Director of the @bbcphilharmonic shares powerful advice on leadership, and the importance of mutual respect between conductor and players.
🎥 Watch the full video at ConductIT.eu for more insights on leadership, collaboration, and the realities of the orchestral world.
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🎶 Stefana Atlas on the Conductor-Agent Relationship, and how the relationship works best when it’s a two-way street. 🤝
🎥 Watch the full video at ConductIT.eu, where she speaks with @markconductor about the differences between the orchestra scene in America and Europe, challenges for young conductors, competitions, career pacing, how to get re-invited by orchestras, and much more!
🌟 As Managing Director and Founding Partner of A
@arabellaartsclassical , she has 30 years of experience in orchestra and artist management, working with top institutions like the New York Philharmonic, Orchestre National de France, IMG, and Columbia Artists. 🌍
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🎶 Sir Mark Elder on the importance of pulse in conducting
🎥 Watch the full video at ConductIT.eu, where Sir Mark shares insights on self-control, listening, and leading an orchestra with both technical precision and soft skills.
🌟 Sir Mark is Conductor Emeritus of the @the_halle , Principal Guest Conductor of the @bergenfilharmoniske and formerly International Chair in Conducting at @rncmconducting
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We've added 2 more case studies to the Rehearsal Studio area of the ConductIT website. These films document @fodensband and Russell Gray preparing for the European Brass Band Championships in May 2022, and the @rncmlive Wind Orchestra with @markconductor rehearsing for a performance of Frank Ticheli's 2nd Symphony in November 2021. Coming early in 2023 will be Sir Mark Elder rehearsing Rachmaninov's Symhponic Dances😂https://conductit.eu/rehearsal-studio/
#factoftheday 31: after using the ConductIT materials for a year, we're delighted with the response from participants in all kinds of different scenarios. Whether using the website completely solo, with colleagues, as part of a more structured course, or for occasional inspiriation, everyone should find something to help their development. We've found that it is a great way to teach (or revise) basics, and that more advanced conductors can take a lot from it as well. One final point - because people seem to find this hard to understand - ConductIT is completely free for everyone to use! #conductor #conductorlife #conductorslife #choirconductor #orchestraconductor #bandconductor #musicconductor #womenconductors #orchestra #music #classicalmusic #musiceducation #musicteacher #windband #brassband #choir #musiceducationmatters #maestro RNCM Conducting @rncmconducting UiS Fakultet for utøvende kunstfag Universidade de Aveiro Study Music at the Open University
#factoftheday 30: The final area of the site is the Library. Here you can download the ConductIT Workbook in its entirety - PDFs of the full score, piano score, and all transposed parts. You will also find the series of "lockdown videos" which we produced in the early stages of the first COVID-19 lockdown in spring 2020. Although very much of their time, they still contain great advice from many eminent conductors and teachers. #conductor #conductorlife #conductorslife #choirconductor #orchestraconductor #bandconductor #musicconductor #womenconductors #orchestra #music #classicalmusic #musiceducation #musicteacher #windband #brassband #choir #musiceducationmatters #maestro @rncmconducting RNCM Conducting UiS Fakultet for utøvende kunstfag Study Music at the Open University
#factoftheday 29: In our Journey Through the Score series you can find practical advice from experienced conductors on a series of standard works. This is not a substitute for detailed score study, but it gives useful pointers on the sort of things that may need to be addressed in rehearsal. #conductor #conductorlife #conductorslife #choirconductor #orchestraconductor #bandconductor #musicconductor #womenconductors #orchestra #music #classicalmusic #musiceducation #musicteacher #windband #brassband #choir #musiceducationmatters #maestro @rncmconducting RNCM Conducting UiS Fakultet for utøvende kunstfag
#factoftheday 28: In the Rehersal Studio you will find a series of case studies about different genres. There are already are a classical orchestral work with Stavanger Symfoniorkester , a contemporary ensemble with RNCM - Royal Northern College of Music New Ensemble, a crossover project with Gwilym Simcock & the BBC Philharmonic , and a contemporary choral work with the Norwegian Soloists' Choir. A certain pandemic led to us being a bit behind with these, but 2 more featuring Foden's Band and the RNCM Wind Orchestra will be uploaded in September. #conductor #conductorlife #conductorslife #choirconductor #orchestraconductor #bandconductor #musicconductor #womenconductors #orchestra #music #classicalmusic #musiceducation #musicteacher #windband #brassband #choir #musiceducationmatters #maestro RNCM Conducting @rncmconducting UiS Fakultet for utøvende kunstfag Study Music at the Open University Universidade de Aveiro
