A look at the art and technique of the conductor. In part two, conductor Verdon Williams discusses the tasks that a conductor must do before each performance - choosing the number and type of instruments needed; studying the melody and style of the music. Shows him rehearsing an orchestra and a choir.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
014451
Language
English
Subject categories
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Music - Instruction and study
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Music & Performing Arts → Choirs (Music)
Music & Performing Arts → Conductors (Music)
Music & Performing Arts → Music - Instruction and study
Music & Performing Arts → Musicians
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)