The best part is when he explains that we need to step back sometimes and trust our employees. He demonstrates by having the orchestra play without the conducter. The audience just can't believe an orchestra can function without the leader: Another feather in the musicians' caps. The participants, all well-educated and successful make a healthy wage so the possible audience-building aspect is a major plus too. Our art may be on life support but it isn't dead. http://www.musicparadigm.com/
Cross-posting because Margaret did,
Bob Marlatt Boston MA
From: Margaret Dikel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ... some conductor is training office managers to be conductors! Maybe we'll get better conductors for the Stars and Stripes at those fundraising concerts.
Music Adds To the Meaning of Teamwork Musicians in an orchestra possess skill and creativity, but they all look to the conductor for leadership. A unique arts-based training program is showing business managers how to become star performers by putting them in front of an orchestra. Read the article from Tallahassee.com http://www.tallahassee.com/mld/tallahassee/business/6633053.htm
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