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What happens to musicians as a result of being in an ensemble that we conduct?
Professor Benjamin Northey draws on his experience across professional orchestras, conductor training and music education to explore how conductors can create the conditions for musicians to thrive. Moving beyond notes, technique and performance outcomes, the session considers how rehearsal culture, creativity, communication and leadership can develop confident, curious and independent musicians.
Benjamin will also explore the conductor’s own development - including self-leadership, wellbeing, presence and the energy we bring into the room - and share perspectives from his over twenty-five year professional orchestral practice that can translate meaningfully into educational settings.
Ultimately, this session asks how conducting can become not simply the leadership of music, but an opportunity to develop the people making it, and even ourselves.
