The Notes Are Code
A former student asked me recently whether I thought they should attend a conducting course
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Adjusting the Ensemble Sound
In a recent rehearsal, I stopped the ensemble during a quiet passage and asked the
Facilitating Ensemble Clarity
Over the last few months, I’ve been thinking more carefully about what clarity in rehearsal
Get out of your own way
In my last article, I spoke about talking too much in rehearsal. Over the last
I Was Talking Too Much in Rehearsal
Over the last few months, I have noticed a shift in my practice. During my
What Culturally Informed Conducting Changes in Practice
Culturally informed conducting is not something I apply after the fact. It changes how I
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African American Symphonic Music in Practice: Context, Sound, and Rehearsal
When working with African American symphonic music, context is not optional. It shapes how the
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Why Cultural Context Matters in Orchestral Performance
Music is often treated as if it exists on its own. The score is there,
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Interpretation or Realisation? Rethinking the Role of the Conductor
The word interpretation is used constantly in conducting. It assumes that the conductor takes the
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Rehearsal as Relational Practice
Rehearsal is often treated as a place where problems are solved. If something is wrong,