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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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
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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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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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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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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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Applying to be an Assistant Conductor
A look into the process of applying and auditioning to be an assistant conductor.
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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
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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
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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
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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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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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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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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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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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