The Conductor's Podcast

How I Use Recordings for Score Study

Do you also use recordings to help your score study process? Today I am going to share a few things that I do with recordings! 1. See the many interpretational possibilities regarding tempi, balance, or conducting patterns. 2. Check what I might have missed in your score study (dynamics, chord change, important lines, or bringing out a different layer) 3. Memory check when memorizing the score 4. Know what might need rehearsals 5. Help visualize the score 6. The choreography of conducting gestures, 7. Bowings consultance All About Chaowen Ting [https://linktr.ee/chaowenting]

Ask Me Anything with Band Conductors

Live recording from an AMA (Ask Me Anything) Panel Discussion on May 20, 2024. The session was moderated by my colleague Dr. Janet Kim, and our panelists were: Shelley Axelson [https://www.radford.edu/content/cvpa/home/music/faculty/shelley_axelson.html], Director of Bands, Radford University Julia Baumanis [https://scarletknights.com/staff-directory/dr-julia-baumanis/3776], Associate Director of Bands, Rutgers University Tina Dimeglio [https://www.usf.edu/arts/music/about-us/tina-dimeglio.aspx], Associate Director of Bands, University of South Florida If you missed my interview with Julia Baumanis in Season 1 Episode 31 where we spoke about her journey as a band director, check out: https://theconductorspodcast.com/podcast/31/ All About Chaowen Ting [https://linktr.ee/chaowenting]

Kevin Fitzgerald

Catching up with returning guest Kevin Fitzgerald :) Make sure you check out or revisit my interview with Kevin in Season 2 when we talked about audition preparation and navigating the business: https://theconductorspodcast.com/podcast/s2e7/ AND https://theconductorspodcast.com/podcast/s2e8/ All About Chaowen Ting [https://linktr.ee/chaowenting]

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

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 [https://linktr.ee/chaowenting]

Ask Me Anything with Choral Conductors

Live recording from an AMA (Ask Me Anything) Panel Discussion on May 6, 2024. The session was moderated by my colleague Dr. Janet Kim, and our panelists were: Arianne Abela [https://www.arkoramusic.com/arianne-abela], Director of the Choral Program, Amherst College Maria A. Ellis [https://girlconductor.com/about-me], the Girl Conductor Amanda Hanzlik [https://www.instagram.com/amandahanzlik/], Director of Choirs, E.O. Smith High School; President - Elect, ACDA Eastern Region Liana Salinas [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lianasalinas/], Artistic Director, Miami Children's Chorus If you missed my interview with Maria A. Ellis in Season 1 Episode 2 where I interviewed someone for the very first time - she is so inspiring!! Check it out: https://theconductorspodcast.com/podcast/2/ All About Chaowen Ting [https://linktr.ee/chaowenting]