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Book SynopsisPresents a view of the music director's job from the inside - starting at the moment students decide they want to be conductors, through their first jobs to being a successful artistic leaders. This book covers the practical ground that music schools neglect. It is useful for helping conductors think about their duties both on and off the podium.
Trade Reviewthis is a terrific roadmap for those with eyes to see ... this is not just a guide to such mainline stuff as musical training, 'being organised', negotiating contracts and planning repertoire for different contexts. There's advice in such areas as how to handle orchestra board members ... and the thoroughly modern awareness conductors must have of their part in raising the funds that keep orchestras going. * Classical Music Magazine *
Table of ContentsPart One Prologue: So - You Want to Be a Conductor? It Starts With You! 1: Preparing for Success 2: Path to the Podium 3: Your First Job 4: Artistic Leadership 5: Artistic Programming 6: The People Factor 7: Funding the Artistic Vision 8: Closing Thoughts Part Two: Resources Music Organizations Music Sources Training and Personal Development Programming Resources Sample Contracts and Résumé Format Recommended Reading
