> 3) Hold your instructive comments until a substantial > portion of the piece has been played-- better, wait > until the movement is finished. Then go over your > long list of comments with everyone. My biggest gripe > is aimed at conductors who stop every time they have > some comment to make-- this may be acceptable for the > pro ranks, but it is totally unacceptable for amateur > groups. Remember that amateurs are there to enjoy the > music, not to be micromanaged by a neurotic > conductor-- and there are many of these out there.
I don't think this is necessarily the case. I have no objection to stops, provided that the stops are brief, and what the conductor says is to the point. I would rather there be a run-through towards the end of the rehearsal (if there's time) rather than at the beginning. Regards Jonathan West _______________________________________________ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
