The people that a conductor works with will not always be the cream of the crop, and in this one aspect (being in a choir) “average” people are able to experience the beauty and self-fulfillment that music provides. Every person that steps through a conductor’s door, brings baggage from their life and some want relief from their lives. Music provides a soothing aspect, because from the instant a person starts singing, they are creating something unique. To create the piece well, is dependent mainly on the conductor. The performers do need to learn their music, but it is up to the conductor to be a teacher and translate what the music is asking to the people. Music is a give and take in this due to the fact the conductor should know more than his performers, but he himself should constantly be learning more and
The people that a conductor works with will not always be the cream of the crop, and in this one aspect (being in a choir) “average” people are able to experience the beauty and self-fulfillment that music provides. Every person that steps through a conductor’s door, brings baggage from their life and some want relief from their lives. Music provides a soothing aspect, because from the instant a person starts singing, they are creating something unique. To create the piece well, is dependent mainly on the conductor. The performers do need to learn their music, but it is up to the conductor to be a teacher and translate what the music is asking to the people. Music is a give and take in this due to the fact the conductor should know more than his performers, but he himself should constantly be learning more and