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What does a Musical Conductor Really Do?

A "conductor" or, should we give  them the title that they truly deserve? ……Musical Director, for that is what they really are just stand around and wave their arms around don't they?…………Hmm

In a nutshell, they direct the musicians in a manner that they feel the music should be performed, both in tempo (speed), style, mood, and volume. With their direction they pull the music too and fro to give it a sense of character rather than a computerised performance. Some conductors use a baton to direct the players whereas others gesture with their hands and arms. Whichever method they use its very important that they are in complete control. 

In order that they can be in complete control they need to be easy to follow. Any mannerisms that they have, their beat, should be clear and precise. The musicians need to feel confident that they are following his or her direction as a group. They also may be called upon to instruct certain players or groups in rehearsals to get the best out of them in the actual performance. For this reason they need to know their way around the instruments and the players capabilities and how to get the best from them. It goes without saying of course that they need to be a master at reading a musical score (a book containing all of the music for each player in the group).

A Musical Director therefore leads and stamps his or her own character in a performance.

 

About the Author

Trevor Halliwell is a Cornet and Trumpet Soloist and Teacher in the North West of England.

For more information visit him at his website.

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