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Use expressive gestures and facial expressions to convey the mood and dynamics required by the score.

Balance your time between section work and full ensemble work, and have a clear plan for what to achieve in each rehearsal.

Provide specific, actionable feedback, and always balance negative comments with positive reinforcement.

Use clear nonverbal signals such as eye contact, hand movements, and body language to communicate with the musicians.

Develop distinct gestures for cueing different instruments or sections, making entrances and cutoffs clear.

Employ the baton to indicate precise rhythms, dynamics, and articulation to the ensemble.

When correcting mistakes, focus on the solution and not the problem, and offer guidance on how to correct it.

Frequently assess and adjust the balance and blend of the orchestra to suit the musical piece.

Clearly communicate changes in tempo and the use of rubato to bring expressiveness to the music without causing confusion.

Annotate your score with cues, dynamics, and other notes to ensure clear communication during rehearsal and performance.

Work on developing mutual trust and respect within the ensemble to improve communication and camaraderie.

Discuss your interpretative choices with the ensemble to ensure a shared musical vision.

Employ silence strategically both in rehearsals and performance to emphasize phrasing and create dramatic effect.

Maintain a commanding stage presence to inspire confidence and focus in the ensemble.

Effectively manage transitions between movements or musical sections for seamless performances.

Demonstrate and articulate clearly the type of articulation required for specific passages.

Establish and maintain a respectful and efficient rehearsal environment.

Organize workshops to focus on specific technical challenges within the repertoire.

Encourage musicians to actively listen to each other to enhance ensemble cohesion and responsiveness.