![]() Research has also shown, using feedback from thousands of symphony attendees, that music led by a conductor sounds better to the audience than music that is simply played by a bunch of musicians doing their own thing. The research has clearly shown that the members of the orchestra follow a respected conductor, rather than simply playing the music in front of them. They are able to motivate and encourage individual musicians and entire sections of the orchestra. ![]() With their gestures, timing, and energy, they are able to produce musical nuances that don’t show up on the black and white paper. If each of those musicians just does their job and plays the music in front of them, who needs the person standing up front waving the silly stick? As it turns out, there has actually been valid, scientific research done that shows that the conductor DOES make a difference. After all, the orchestra is made up of individual experts on the instruments and they are playing from the same music – customized for each instrument. There are some who might say that that conductor really doesn’t make a difference. Not because he’s better than they are on their instrument, but because they understand that the conductor brings a big picture perspective and an ability to blend all of the instruments into something beautiful. Yet they submit to the direction of the conductor. They can make their instrument do things that few others can. ![]() There are a relatively small number of people who do what they do and do it well. Often, they are world famous – at least in orchestral circles. Instead, the conductor’s talent is in getting each of the talented musicians on the stage to contribute to a much larger and more complicated sound than any one of them could achieve by themselves.Īs for the individual members of the symphony orchestra, they are extraordinarily talented experts on their instrument. The conductor probably didn’t write the piece of music being played (although they probably understand music theory and how to write). The conductor does not play an instrument (although they likely are able to play a few). He or she stands before a group of talented musicians, wielding nothing more than a tiny, delicate baton, and provides the direction that results in extraordinarily beautiful and complicated music. When it comes to organizational leadership, one of the simplest visual images and metaphors for the leadership function is that of a symphony orchestra conductor. For me, I find that simple visual images are very helpful in getting my head around things that are difficult to put into words. (10 1/4 lbs.Entire libraries – whole forests of trees for paper – and barrels of ink – have been expended attempting to explain the very complex ideas around organizational leadership. The microphone amplifies the voice of a child crooner and the accompanying stand contains three foot pedals that activate applause, cheering, and drum effects. The built-in electric drums feature four circular platforms programmed to reproduce the sounds of a snare drum, crash cymbal, high tom, and floor tom, and a press of the included floor pedal activates a bass drum. The keyboard features 15 white and ten black keys that enable a budding performer to create their own melodies, while colorful buttons above the keys activate 15 pre-recorded rhythms, change keyboard sounds, adjust tempo, and record. Available exclusively from Hammacher Schlemmer, it provides a pop-star prodigy with a keyboard, drums, and electronic microphone, encouraging hours of concert-worthy entertainment. ![]() This is the young musician’s set that provides everything needed for a one-person show.
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