• What does the orchestra conductor do?

    Monday, March 8th, 2010

    What would happen to an orchestra if the conductor wasn’t there – could the musicians cope by themselves? Students will discover in these music lesson plans.
    You can show the students the basic beat patterns for conducting, and have them practice using pencils or drinking straws as a baton You can play a game where [...]

    A lesson plan all about the conductor

    Saturday, March 6th, 2010

    Students often need to learn about that guy at the front of the orchestra who waves his hands. What is he there for? and why on earth does he get paid so much money?
    These are all ideas that students can use to learn about the conductor in the orchestra. There is a complete lesson plan [...]

    Students Learning about The Conductor of an Orchestra

    Thursday, March 4th, 2010

    Students often need to learn about that guy at the front of the orchestra who waves his hands. What is he there for? and why on earth does he get paid so much money?
    You can show the students the basic beat patterns for conducting, and have them practice using pencils or drinking straws as a [...]