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however, I have to wonder if the world of jazz is more illustrative of leadership than orchestral music? it certainly resonates that way for me, and I have written accordingly on my blog

however, I have to wonder if the world of jazz is more illustrative of leadership than orchestral music? it certainly resonates that way for me, and I have written accordingly on my blog

When John Williams resigned as conductor of the Boston Pops, there was a televised tribute in which Richard Dreyfuss attempted to conduct the orchestra playing one of the cues from "Jaws." The orchestra sounded lousy. Then Maestro Williams took the baton and everything fell into place. This little stunt—obviously scripted—was endearing, but it suggested that great conductors are great because of what they do in front of an audience.

Yes, competent and passionate leading during performances is a big part of conducting, but as SusanE points out, most of the work is done during rehearsals. It's a tedious process that often requires a lot of repetition until the orchestra arrives at the conductor's musical vision, or as close to it as possible (and it goes without saying that they can't even begin to realize that vision until the mechanics—correct notes, rhythm, etc.—are intact). It is this tireless attention to detail during rehearsals that makes great conductors great.

When John Williams resigned as conductor of the Boston Pops, there was a televised tribute in which Richard Dreyfuss attempted to conduct the orchestra playing one of the cues from "Jaws." The orchestra sounded lousy. Then Maestro Williams took the baton and everything fell into place. This little stunt—obviously scripted—was endearing, but it suggested that great conductors are great because of what they do in front of an audience.

Yes, competent and passionate leading during performances is a big part of conducting, but as SusanE points out, most of the work is done during rehearsals. It's a tedious process that often requires a lot of repetition until the orchestra arrives at the conductor's musical vision, or as close to it as possible (and it goes without saying that they can't even begin to realize that vision until the mechanics—correct notes, rhythm, etc.—are intact). It is this tireless attention to detail during rehearsals that makes great conductors great.

Coductor is the one, who will be correcting mistakes and finding a way out if ballet or opera performers fail to keep the rythm or miss the beginning of the actions.

Conductor is usually the last to get to the stage for applause if ever…and usually gives credit to his players first

Coductor is the one, who will be correcting mistakes and finding a way out if ballet or opera performers fail to keep the rythm or miss the beginning of the actions.

Conductor is usually the last to get to the stage for applause if ever…and usually gives credit to his players first

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Wally Bock

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Wally Bock

4.Good conductors give immediate feedback. Both positive and negative comments are couched in a way that inspires participants to continually do their best.

If you think watching a conductor is fascinating from the audience, you should definitely watch a concert from my perspective!

1.Most of the hard work is done 'behind the scenes' when no audience is present. This allows for mistakes to be made, alternate interpretations to be explored, and fine tuning to take place before going public with the final product. It also solidifies the conductor's vision in the minds of the orchestra and how each member contributes to that vision.

2.The conductor has to pay attention to everyone at the same time—and be able to pick out, even when everyone is playing at once, that the trumpets are too slow or the basses need better intonation.

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4.Good conductors give immediate feedback. Both positive and negative comments are couched in a way that inspires participants to continually do their best.

If you think watching a conductor is fascinating from the audience, you should definitely watch a concert from my perspective!

1.Most of the hard work is done 'behind the scenes' when no audience is present. This allows for mistakes to be made, alternate interpretations to be explored, and fine tuning to take place before going public with the final product. It also solidifies the conductor's vision in the minds of the orchestra and how each member contributes to that vision.

2.The conductor has to pay attention to everyone at the same time—and be able to pick out, even when everyone is playing at once, that the trumpets are too slow or the basses need better intonation.

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What great conductors know is that no matter how great the musicians, they cannot make great music together without the right conductor to bring them together in perfect harmony.

Great leaders know this too, no matter how awesome your staff are, they only will only work well together if they have an equally great leader.

A great leader is like a great conductor. He doesn't need to show his (or her) face and doesn't steal the limelight from those he is leading. He is content to orchestrate a perfect performance and revel in the success beside the performers.

What great conductors know is that no matter how great the musicians, they cannot make great music together without the right conductor to bring them together in perfect harmony.

Great leaders know this too, no matter how awesome your staff are, they only will only work well together if they have an equally great leader.

A great leader is like a great conductor. He doesn't need to show his (or her) face and doesn't steal the limelight from those he is leading. He is content to orchestrate a perfect performance and revel in the success beside the performers.

"Good musicians don’t need to hold up their music to prove they’re singing [or playing] correctly; their performance is proof enough. And Christians don’t need an assortment of all-occasion Bible verses to prove we are right; our lives should be proof enough.

"When believers are united in the love of Christ, the strength of the church will be unmistakable to the world." ABOVE ALL, LOVE (208)

"Good musicians don’t need to hold up their music to prove they’re singing [or playing] correctly; their performance is proof enough. And Christians don’t need an assortment of all-occasion Bible verses to prove we are right; our lives should be proof enough.

"When believers are united in the love of Christ, the strength of the church will be unmistakable to the world." ABOVE ALL, LOVE (208)