Fun Facts: The Conductor

Published on December 4, 2024 by Classics For Kids

Daniel, the assistant conductor for the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and Pops, explains how conductors communicate with musicians using gestures to control tempo, volume, and cue entrances.

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