Do you conduct, or do you just beat time?

I’ve worked with dozens of young conductors over the years, and they all struggle with the same issue: “How can I be more expressive”?

They come with beautifully choreographed “conducting patterns” utilizing hands and arms and torsos – yet, essentially, they are just beating time. So, how best to conduct everything else –– dynamics, phrasing, articulation, meaning, emotion, and entrances/exits?

Answer:  Teach your choir to keep time.

Here’s how: Read my Blog #18 for some simple ways to help your ensemble internalize counting so that you can actually conduct!