The Conductor’s Place in the Musical Universe

A musician calls to see what time rehearsal is that night.  The person on the phone says, “There’s no rehearsal, the conductor died.”  He hangs up, hits re-dial, and asks when rehearsal is.  They say, “There’s no rehearsal, the conductor died.”  He does this four more times and the person on the phone asks why he keeps calling because after all, the conductor is dead. His reply is: “I know – I just like hearing you say it.”

• You are the only one on stage who doesn’t make music.
• You serve The Composer, The Audience, and The Musicians.
• Your only role is to enable them to make great music.
• Treat them with respect and they will reward you.
• First – DO NO HARM.

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