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The Orchestral Conductor's Career Handbook
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Conductors face a multitude of hurdles as they strive to obtain a foothold in the professional world. Once they have attained a position, there are obstacles both on and off the podium to keeping that position as well as advancing in the profession. Founding conductor of the Cleveland Pops Orchestra, pedagogue, and frequent guest conductor for both pops and classical concerts, Carl Topilow is in a unique position to help conductors navigate their careers.
The Orchestral Conductor's Career Handbook takes readers through the step-by-step process of establishing a career in orchestral conducting. Through his experiences with professional, pops, conservatory, community, youth, summer festival, opera and ballet orchestras, Topilow provides practical tips for conductors of any orchestra type and at any level of their development. Filled with personal stories from Topilow's career, the handbook provides insights on an array of topics, including applying for conducting programs and conducting positions, connecting with audiences, developing interpersonal relations within the orchestra family, starting your own orchestra, interacting with donors, and beyond. It also presents fresh ideas for programming, rehearsing, and approaches to standard repertoire pieces.
Conductors face a multitude of hurdles as they strive to obtain a foothold in the professional world. Once they have attained a position, there are obstacles both on and off the podium to keeping that position as well as advancing in the profession. Founding conductor of the Cleveland Pops Orchestra, pedagogue, and frequent guest conductor for both pops and classical concerts, Carl Topilow is in a unique position to help conductors navigate their careers.
The Orchestral Conductor's Career Handbook takes readers through the step-by-step process of establishing a career in orchestral conducting. Through his experiences with professional, pops, conservatory, community, youth, summer festival, opera and ballet orchestras, Topilow provides practical tips for conductors of any orchestra type and at any level of their development. Filled with personal stories from Topilow's career, the handbook provides insights on an array of topics, including applying for conducting programs and conducting positions, connecting with audiences, developing interpersonal relations within the orchestra family, starting your own orchestra, interacting with donors, and beyond. It also presents fresh ideas for programming, rehearsing, and approaches to standard repertoire pieces.
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Table of contents
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- 1 Getting Started
- 2 Finding a School with the Right Program for You
- 3 The Next Steps
- 4 How to Win a JobâAnd Keep It!
- 5 Thoughts on Programming
- 6 The Rehearsal: Where the Battle Is Won or Lost
- 7 Pops Concerts
- 8 Guest Conducting
- 9 Music Director Roles with Different Types of Orchestras
- 10 The Audition: For the Auditioner and the Auditionee
- 11 Regarding Interpretation
- 12 Clarity from the Podium
- 13 Practical Repertoire Suggestions for Select Standard Repertoire Pieces
- 14 Coda
- Appendix 1: Carlâs Definition of Conducting and Needed Qualities
- Appendix 2: Carlâs ClichĂ©s and Tenets
- Appendix 3: Pops Programs and Themes
- Appendix 4: Programming Examples
- Appendix 5: Cue Sheet Samples
- Appendix 6: Transcriptions, Arrangements, and Orchestrations
- Appendix 7: Syllabus for Beginning Conducting Class: Cleveland Institute of Music
- Appendix 8: Outdoor Concerts
- About the Author