The conductor has experience leading orchestras and hopes to improve their skills through this class. They are not frightened about conducting but want to ensure the class covers everything needed. The plan for today is to review the syllabus, discuss what will be covered in the class, and examine the basic conducting techniques.

5. Question one: Who
are you? What is
your experience as a
conductor?

6. Does anything
frighten you about
conducting or this
class?

7. So what do you hope
to get out of this
class?

8. Plan for today:
• Review syllabus
• Look at scope of
class
• Review your basics