Take The Close-Up View
Not all decisions require a big picture view. Sometimes, it’s best to zoom in.
Conducting
To Communicate Clearly
To communicate clearly, you need two things.
Weekly Newsletter Format
I’ve been evolving my “Dear People” format – the weekly letter I am to write to my students. As of now, here is how it’s laid out.
How Much Repertoire?
Do you mega-load or micro-load repertoire for your ensembles?
I Know I Made A Mistake
We don’t need to stop if you know.
Full Brains
The goal is full brains at the end of every rehearsal.
Managing People
We spend all our studies learning to manage the music.
Sooner
I generally save mixed positions until after the Fall Concert at the earliest. Not this year!
Double Warmups
I was so busy that I doubled my time for warmups in today’s rehearsal.
Not Setting Expectations
Forget ensemble expectations; let’s talk about ensemble scaffolding.