The Conductor

My orchestra is more akin to a band, a ‘big’ band. I like the big band sound.

The rhythm section ‘swings’ and the ‘brass’ are very accomplished French horn blowers. Of course they don’t always harmonize. The technique of coming together to an ear splitting crescendo is one that takes great aptitude. Any ‘band’ that has a wish to play together must get into the habit of practicing together. Practice makes perfect.

And to this end a good conductor is paramount.

Attention to his ‘baton’ is essential.

Each passage develops into the essence of the piece. It is what motivates both players and audience. Slow and melodic, allegro, pianissimo, a good score has them all. As the very tip of his appendage reaches out the conductor drives the pace along. By the final act the complete orchestra has become the sum part of the whole until the concerto is spent. Finished the audience and players depart until another day.

That reminds me, I must get my music system repaired.