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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.
Anna Edwards
5 min read
317 views
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...
John Devlin
6 min read
227 views
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...
Michelle Merrill
7 min read
696 views
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.
John Devlin
8 min read
858 views
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!
Ankush Kumar Bahl
12 min read
3,017 views
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.
Titus Underwood
5 min read
926 views
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.
John Devlin
6 min read
191 views
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€.
Michael Ellis Ingram
7 min read
2,880 views
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...
Ankush Kumar Bahl
4 min read
729 views
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...
John Devlin
7 min read
225 views
Applying to be an Assistant Conductor
A look into the process of applying and auditioning to be an assistant conductor.
Enrico Lopez-Yañez
8 min read
4,073 views
Job Interviews
For jobs with a large applicant pool, anywhere between five and 15 candidates may be selected for a phone or Skype interview.
John Devlin
4 min read
347 views
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...
Ankush Kumar Bahl
6 min read
877 views
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!
Ankush Kumar Bahl
8 min read
274 views
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.
Ankush Kumar Bahl
2 min read
110 views
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...
John Devlin
4 min read
89 views
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...
John Devlin
4 min read
242 views
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...
John Devlin
3 min read
394 views
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...
John Devlin
3 min read
300 views
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