Dear Friends,
I hope this finds you well.
I hope this finds you well.
Today, I would like to recommend a book written by a renowned English conductor Mark Wigglesworth titled The Silent Musician: Why Conducting Matters.
My friend Michael McCallie (GuitarChattanooga) gifted me this book a few weeks ago, and I finally had time to read it. While I am aware this book was only written in the last few years, I wish I had encountered it a decade or two ago when I was just starting out. Maestro Wigglesworth eloquently explains what conductors do in relations to composers and their works, how conductors communicate with the musicians, and what conductors actually do besides wave our batons while music flows out magically!
My dear teacher Timothy Russell always reminded me that "conductors are the only person who is not making any sound on stage." Yet, the conductor gets the most attention on stage. Why is this? I think this book will help you uncover some of the mysteries of the profession.
Here is a link to this book on amazon (please make sure you're using the "smile.amazon.com" to support your favorite organization- CSO!) :
Wilgglesworth The Silent Musician
Happy Reading! I'll check back with you in a few days. Until then, stay healthy!
Best,
Kayoko
My friend Michael McCallie (GuitarChattanooga) gifted me this book a few weeks ago, and I finally had time to read it. While I am aware this book was only written in the last few years, I wish I had encountered it a decade or two ago when I was just starting out. Maestro Wigglesworth eloquently explains what conductors do in relations to composers and their works, how conductors communicate with the musicians, and what conductors actually do besides wave our batons while music flows out magically!
My dear teacher Timothy Russell always reminded me that "conductors are the only person who is not making any sound on stage." Yet, the conductor gets the most attention on stage. Why is this? I think this book will help you uncover some of the mysteries of the profession.
Here is a link to this book on amazon (please make sure you're using the "smile.amazon.com" to support your favorite organization- CSO!) :
Wilgglesworth The Silent Musician
Happy Reading! I'll check back with you in a few days. Until then, stay healthy!
Best,
Kayoko
