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L a w r e n c e L e i g h t o n S m i t h
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C o n d u c t o r ________________________
The principal conductor of an orchestra or opera company is sometimes referred to as a music director. Conductors of choirs are sometimes referred to as choral director, chorus master, or choirmaster, particularly for choirs associated with a particular orchestra. Conductors of military bands and other bands may hold the title of bandmaster. Respected senior conductors are sometimes referred to by the Italian word, maestro (teacher). Conducting is a means of communicating real-time information to performers. There are no absolute rules on how to conduct correctly, and a wide variety of different conducting styles exist. The primary responsibilities of the conductor are to set the tempo, execute clear preparations and beats, and to listen and shape the sound of the ensemble.
Learn To Conduct! Don't have a conductors baton? No problem. You can use a pencil, a stick, or my personal favorite, a piece of uncooked spaghetti! Hold one end of the "baton" gently between your index finger and thumb as shown here.
Starting at the top, follow the patterns below for the desired time signature. Give a slight pulse with your hand as you reach each number along the pattern. This will help the musician to know exactly where each beat is located.
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