Stick Time: Conducting Study 9

As conductors, what we DON’T do is oftentimes vastly more important than what we do.  Far too many conductors become their own worst enemy by presenting obstacles to success.

 

Even the most stout-hearted among us has felt at one time or another some degree of nervousness before a concert.  We are all aware, however, that it is disastrous to communicate anything other than complete confidence to our singers.

 

Here is an example of preconcert calm.  Our colleague is remarkably poised.  He looks as relaxed  as if he was waiting for a bus or chatting with friends – what he is about to do, however is conduct an honor choir at an ACDA conference.  (We’ll take a look at Ed doing more than just standing in a future Conducting Study installment)

 

What does your concert demeanor communicate to the singers in your care?