The conductor, who is aware of all this, knows that he must be on guard to expect unforeseen twists and turns — that anything may happen. The good conductor always listens to the musical response that ...

Filmmaker Maggie Contreras was in her car, listening to NPR‘s “All Things Considered,” when she heard a report that piqued her interest. “The world of orchestra conducting is still dominated by men.

At the end of a cul-de-sac in Beachwood Canyon, a group of musicians meets in a garage. Decked out with a couch, rugs, mood lighting, sound equipment and an upright piano, this garage is designed for ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Laura Jackson is one of several guest conductors this season for the Southwest Florida Symphony. Whatever you do, don’t call the ...

Distinguished Professor of Conducting Emeritus Allan McMurray returns as guest clinician this week. Forty years ago, then-Director of Bands Allan McMurray saw a need for a space where conductors could ...

Why are we asking for donations? Why are we asking for donations? This site is free thanks to our community of supporters. Voluntary donations from readers like you keep our news accessible for ...

Students may be admitted for Fall or Spring semester. Application must be received by February 1 to be considered for a graduate assistantship. An audition with School of Music faculty is required for ...

In the town of Besangon in eastern France, some of the world’s best-known batons were wagging last week. Besangon’s annual International Music Festival had invited conducting stars such as Pierre ...

You get deep into Maestro, Bradley Cooper’s new film about the life of the conductor and composer Leonard Bernstein, before you see the man conduct a concert. The movie, which is now in theaters and ...

The CU Boulder College of Music is pleased to welcome Andrew Keiser—Assistant Teaching Professor of Conducting + Music Education and Assistant Director of Bands—effective this fall. “I’m thrilled to ...

When describing Northwest Indiana, NWI Symphony Conductor Kirk Muspratt explains his description of the people and places of the area as being “unusual” is a compliment, taken from his two decades as ...