Today’s Inspiration - A conversation with Kate Tamarkin
EC Team Member Anna Edwards writes about a recent conversation she had with the inspiring conductor and educator Kate Tamarkin.
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John Devlin
6 min
Lessons from Year One as MD: Part 2 - The Code
Lesson 2: Have a Code and Let it Guide You 1. Introduction In part one of this exploration, I laid out the first of three important...
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Michelle Merrill
7 min
Speaking to an Audience
You have finally made it: years of study, practice, dedication, and perseverance have landed you your first conducting job. You can’t...
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John Devlin
8 min
First-Year Music Director: Three Lessons Learned (Part One)
This is a reflection on my first year as MD of the WSO and the first of three main lessons that I will be taking away from season one.
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Ankush Kumar Bahl
12 min
Cover Conducting: The Basics
Here I discuss the most important aspects of cover conducting in order for you to best prepare for the week and get the most out of it!
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Titus Underwood
5 min
Recommendations for Conductors from an Orchestral Musician
These recommendations intend to lead to a more collaborative environment for conductors, music directors, musicians, and the community.
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John Devlin
6 min
Let’s Make Your Website Great
This article is designed for artists & conductors at every level and will provide useful resources for readers building their first website.
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Michael Ellis Ingram
7 min
Studying at a German Conservatory
Let me fast-forward to the bottom line. My postgraduate degree at Germany’s oldest conservatory of music cost me a grand total of 400€.
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Ankush Kumar Bahl
4 min
Considering a Career in Conducting, part 1
Should I be a conductor? Asking yourself this question at the beginning is a very good idea. Lets tackle this from the start...
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John Devlin
7 min
You Are a Business: Brand and Identity
In the music world, we are often faced with what seems like a distinct choice: are you an artist, or a business person. As our careers...
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Enrico Lopez-Yañez
8 min
Applying to be an Assistant Conductor
A look into the process of applying and auditioning to be an assistant conductor.
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John Devlin
4 min
Job Interviews
For jobs with a large applicant pool, anywhere between five and 15 candidates may be selected for a phone or Skype interview.
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Ankush Kumar Bahl
6 min
Your Conducting Video. (Ugh, we know...)
Our conducting video is how we are advanced in most of our applications. Here is our attempt to make crafting your video a little easier...
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Ankush Kumar Bahl
8 min
Agents - Fact or Fiction?
The road to procuring an agent can be long a hard. That being said, it is an important topic to explore and get perspective on!
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Ankush Kumar Bahl
2 min
Welcome letter and guide to our new website
We are excited to introduce you to our new website “Everything Conducting.” An inclusive place to learn, share, and advance our craft.
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John Devlin
4 min
Tackling your Taxes as a Musician
OVERVIEW AND INCOMES TYPES Our goal is to keep more money in your pocket come April 15th. The most important point of consideration is to...
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John Devlin
4 min
Recommendation Letters and References
WHO TO ASK In addition to resumes and CVs, job applicants are usually required to submit a list of references, confidential letters of...
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John Devlin
3 min
Resumes and CVs
CV VERSUS RESUME- WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE? The primary documents that we use when applying for jobs are either our resume or curriculum...
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John Devlin
3 min
Cover Letters
WHAT DOES A GOOD ONE LOOK LIKE? Almost always, a job applicant is asked to submit a cover letter. This is often a candidate’s best chance...
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