Hi friends! This Thursday, I will be interviewing Mark Scatterday, director of the Eastman Wind Ensemble!. What would you like to learn from one of the preeminent band conductors of our time? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Scatterday

Any recommendations for a first baton? I watched a few videos but there seems to be a wide variety of choices and me being a newbie, I have no clue. Thanks, Pete

As it turns out, my FIRST interview will be tomorrow with Maestro Delta David Gier. https://www.deltadavidgier.com He is brilliant and such a generous spirit. What questions would you like me to ask? (also, see my previous post about Dr. Scheibe's interview which is happening Wednesday)

Here is the full interview! There's lots about his formative years at the start of the video, then we get into rehearsal planning, programming tips, and working with composers. He also shares some insights of working with instrumentalists from a choral conductor's perspective. Enjoy!

I would be so frustrated if I was playing in Sir John Barbirolli's orchestra here. I'm curious what y'all think is going on in this rehearsal of Bruckner 7? How is Barbirolli's technique failing him (and his ensemble)?