EverythingConducting | Article Collection

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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...

10 x 10 – Composers You Should Know, Part 2 - Historical Composers

My “Social Listening with Anna” 10x10 series explores music by a variety of underrepresented composers both historical and current.

Working with Guest Artists on Pops

It’s time to become a pop star, or at least work with some! Helpful tips for working with Guest Artists on Pops Concerts.

Navigating Your First Year as a Secondary Teacher

Congratulations on your new secondary teaching job! Along with excitement, there are sure to be some anxious thoughts. We are here to help!

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...

Applying to be an Assistant Conductor

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

Job Interviews

For jobs with a large applicant pool, anywhere between five and 15 candidates may be selected for a phone or Skype interview.

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...

Preparing for the First Day of Middle School Orchestra

When I think back to my first year of teaching, I distinctly remember the feeling of panic as I considered the mountain of work that needed

10 x 10 – Composers You Should Know, Part 1- Living Composers

My “Social Listening with Anna” 10x10 series explores music by a variety of underrepresented composers both historical and current.

Opera 101: Conducting Singers

Opera singers are not like other musicians, so we have to approach them in a different way. Here are a few practical guidelines…

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!