Key Preperations for Competitions (and As a Conductor in General)

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Five key preparation factors for competitions (and as a good conductor in general!)

1. Know the score inside out

2. Have (form and be very firm) your own opinion about the music

3. Have enough techniques to deliver your ideas

4. Keep a high energy and engage musicians at all times

5. Develop problem solving skills - rehearsal techniques, interruptions from the jury, being asked to do a piece you are less good at

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Five key preparation factors for competitions (and as a good conductor in general!)

1. Know the score inside out

2. Have (form and be very firm) your own opinion about the music

3. Have enough techniques to deliver your ideas

4. Keep a high energy and engage musicians at all times

5. Develop problem solving skills - rehearsal techniques, interruptions from the jury, being asked to do a piece you are less good at

All About Chaowen Ting

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#Chaowen Ting #Music Business #Classical Music #Conducting Training #Music Education #Orchestra #Opera #Choir #New Music #Music #Theater #Arts #Podcasting Education #Musicians #Conductors #Bands

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