Conducting Artistry

S1E1: Setting Goals for Guaranteed Growth and Learning

Episode Summary

The building blocks of repertoire selection: where do you want to go, and how long have you got to get there? Tools and strategies to feel ready and prepared for every performance. Set goals that ensure your ensemble members progress holistically throughout the year, both as musicians and as people.

Episode Notes

Why repertoire selection is important

We discuss:

Setting Musical Goals

Where are they at now? Making A Skills Inventory

Download the Yearly Skill Development Planner Template and and fill it out for your ensemble!

How to inventory the incoming skills and abilities of the ensemble across 6 areas:

  1. Musical - technical skills (keys, dynamics, rhythms etc), theoretical knowledge
  2. Ensemble - internal pulse, intonation, balance, blend
  3. Listening - balance, blend, knowing how and where to listen
  4. Human - communication within ensemble, constructive feedback
  5. Behavioural - attentional control, not playing/speaking over others, concert etiquette, presentation skills
  6. Life Skills & Knowledge - attitude, perseverance, confidence, performance under pressure

Where do you want to go? Setting Long to Short Term Goals

Creating Your Performance Calendar

Download the Performance Calendar Template

Benefits of this process:

ACTION STEPS

  1. Download the Yearly Skill Development Planner Template and fill it out for your ensemble/s
  2. Download the Performance Calendar Template and fill it out for your ensemble/s

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