Conducting – Page 6 – Jed Scott Music

Discovering vs. Deciding Now

November 10, 2023November 10, 2023 jedscottConducting, Education, Leadership

There’s time for both of these directorial approaches.

Not Knowing

November 2, 2023November 2, 2023 jedscottConducting, Education, Rehearsal Technique

The hardest part of planning a rehearsal is all the things you don’t know.

Strength or Weakness

November 1, 2023November 1, 2023 jedscottConducting, Education, Leadership

Pivoting in rehearsal from specifics to wider reflection – strength or weakness?

Ceding Authority

October 30, 2023October 30, 2023 jedscottConducting, Education, Leadership

Ceding authority in rehearsal takes a little bit of fearlessness. And a lot of trust.

Letting Your Interpretation Evolve

October 25, 2023October 25, 2023 jedscottChoral Music, Conducting, Education, Music Literacy

Does your musical interpretation evolve? Do you let it evolve in front of students?

Desperate

October 18, 2023October 18, 2023 jedscottConducting, Rehearsal Technique

My favorite rehearsals are the desperate ones.

Mix Notes

October 10, 2023October 10, 2023 jedscottConducting, Recording, Rehearsal Technique

There comes a time in every mix when fresh ears are required.

Instructions Before A First Concert

October 5, 2023October 5, 2023 jedscottChoral Music, Conducting, Performing

What do you want your ensemble to remember as you approach their first concert of the year?

Transparent Tone

October 2, 2023December 28, 2023 jedscottChoral Music, Conducting, Rehearsal Technique

My ideal choral tone is transparent.

Agree on the Problem

October 1, 2023October 1, 2023 jedscottConducting, Leadership, Rehearsal Technique

In rehearsal, don’t start by offering a solution to a problem.