Hello, CCC and Hans and everyone else!!
Now, I am not taking any sides on this subject, but...... Any conductor, whether s/he is a student, amateur, or even a polished professional, has to begin, somewhere! And it always shows, what s/he did, in the beginning! The ability to 'describe' the music verbally, and the ability to 'get the music played' with only the motions of the hands are part and parcel of each other! And if one is a student, how is s/he going to become a polished professional, unless s/he becomes 'comfortable' on the podium by being forthright and positive in what s/he wants the group to do?? No dictatorial 'concept' here, so far as I see it! Only firm and well-stated explanations of what is wanted by the leader, who is obviously in charge!! Or am I seeing some sort of an argument getting started, here?? I hope not!! Let the conductopr conduct, and let the players play, and see what good things come from agreeable unity!! Only 2 pfennigs, please!! Joe Duke _______________________________________________ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] unsubscribe or set options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
