Dr. Scatterday and I discuss cross-pollination conductor training and his philosophy on "inside out" conducting. What are your thoughts on this? Should conductors be able to lead any and all types of ensembles or should they be specialists? Also, we decided we are going to re-shoot this episode because we were plagued by sound problems. Does anyone have any insight into what we did wrong?

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

Good morning! My interview with Dr. Scatterday is today at 11:30. Thank you, @Pete O'Connor for your questions. Anyone else want to ask a question of a world-class band director?

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!

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)