It’s the closest to being a wizard you’ll ever get: you wave your wand and music is conjured and controlled per your command. But the realities of musical conducting as an occupation are not quite so fantastical. You need marketing chops, communication savvy, a dash of humility, and a whole lot of hustle. Join me as I interview Callum Rookes, a musician-turned-conductor from the UK. What philosophy drives his repertoire choices? How does he direct musicians without ruffling feathers? And what was it like to conduct a video game orchestra?
You can find Callum on Instagram. Check out his website for more info on Project Symphonic.
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