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.
Conducting
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.
Parsimonious Writing
Be a little bit miserly with what you write and say.
Three Visions in Every Rehearsal
There are three different visions you should have for your ensemble during every rehearsal.