Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Conductor's Role in Classical Music

What is a conductor?:

A conductor is someone who leads and guides an orchestra or a group of singers in order to perform a piece to the best of their abilities. Conductors work in theater or stage plays, film or TV scores, lead orchestras and choirs that are either amateurs or pros.




What does a conductor do?:

The conductor makes sure that the music piece is interpreted properly by acting as the guide to the musicians or singers. He chooses and studies the music score, may make certain adjustments to it and relay his ideas to the performers so that when the music is played, there is unity and harmony. He schedules rehearsals, plans the orchestra's repertoire and attends to other matters concerning the group he leads.


 Basics of conducting








                          Conducting Patterns











James Horner (film composer) conducting music for the Avatar movie.





                                                                                  
John Williams (Film Composer) 
   
                                                            














Further Reading:


Music review: Three 'conductors' save the day for Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra

 

What Music Conductors and Directors do!


Strong Female Conductors




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