The Conductor’s Podcast is a space created for conductors and musicians who are curious and interested in learning more about the profession, crafts, industry, ...
Do you also use recordings to help your score study process? Today I am going to share a few things that I do with recordings!1. See the many interpretational possibilities regarding tempi, balance, or conducting patterns.2. Check what I might have missed in your score study (dynamics, chord change, important lines, or bringing out a different layer)3. Memory check when memorizing the score4. Know what might need rehearsals5. Help visualize the score6. The choreography of conducting gestures,7. Bowings consultanceAll About Chaowen Ting
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Ask Me Anything with Band Conductors
Live recording from an AMA (Ask Me Anything) Panel Discussion on May 20, 2024. The session was moderated by my colleague Dr. Janet Kim, and our panelists were:Shelley Axelson, Director of Bands, Radford UniversityJulia Baumanis, Associate Director of Bands, Rutgers UniversityTina Dimeglio, Associate Director of Bands, University of South FloridaIf you missed my interview with Julia Baumanis in Season 1 Episode 31 where we spoke about her journey as a band director, check out: https://theconductorspodcast.com/podcast/31/All About Chaowen Ting
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Kevin Fitzgerald
Catching up with returning guest Kevin Fitzgerald :)Make sure you check out or revisit my interview with Kevin in Season 2 when we talked about audition preparation and navigating the business:https://theconductorspodcast.com/podcast/s2e7/ANDhttps://theconductorspodcast.com/podcast/s2e8/All About Chaowen Ting
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Key Preperations for Competitions (and As a Conductor in General)
Five key preparation factors for competitions (and as a good conductor in general!)1. Know the score inside out2. Have (form and be very firm) your own opinion about the music3. Have enough techniques to deliver your ideas4. Keep a high energy and engage musicians at all times5. Develop problem solving skills - rehearsal techniques, interruptions from the jury, being asked to do a piece you are less good atAll About Chaowen Ting
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Ask Me Anything with Choral Conductors
Live recording from an AMA (Ask Me Anything) Panel Discussion on May 6, 2024. The session was moderated by my colleague Dr. Janet Kim, and our panelists were:Arianne Abela, Director of the Choral Program, Amherst CollegeMaria A. Ellis, the Girl ConductorAmanda Hanzlik, Director of Choirs, E.O. Smith High School; President - Elect, ACDA Eastern RegionLiana Salinas, Artistic Director, Miami Children's ChorusIf you missed my interview with Maria A. Ellis in Season 1 Episode 2 where I interviewed someone for the very first time - she is so inspiring!! Check it out: https://theconductorspodcast.com/podcast/2/All About Chaowen Ting
The Conductor’s Podcast is a space created for conductors and musicians who are curious and interested in learning more about the profession, crafts, industry, and business. The host Chaowen Ting, founder of Girls Who Conductor, has mentored hundreds of conductors from across the globe. She created the Conductor’s Podcast to share all the behind the scene secrets with you while interviewing conductors, musicians, and business gurus from around the world. Her specialty? Breaking big topics into simple, actionable, step–by–step strategies to help you take action on your big dream, move through the fear that’s holding you back, and have a real impact.