It's all about leadership, isn't it? Some leaders can be hated yet really get the best from those he/she leads. Others can be very popular and get the best from those he/she leads. Others who scream and yell come across as martinets and others who are friendly get just mediocre performances. It's got to be more than just being "nice" or just being "demanding."
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, October 09, 2006 9:48 AM To: horn@music.memphis.edu Subject: Re: [Hornlist] Conductors of amateur ensembles I used to help out with a local amateur orchestra, the conductor of which was notorious - he used to yell and bawl at his players and more than once I saw grown men and women crying behind their stands. The concerts were terrific! Eventually, the management took him to one side and told him to mend his ways and treat his players more gently. He did and everyone was much happier. The concerts sounded like any other amatuer orchestral concert. Cheers, Lawrence _______________________________________________ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/bgross%40airmail.net _______________________________________________ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
