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| Prologue: So-You Want to Be a Conductor?: It Starts With You | |
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| Preparing for Success | |
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| Formal Musical Training | |
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| Character Development | |
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| Choosing the Path | |
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| Path to the Podium | |
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| Interview: Leonard Slatkin, National Symphony | |
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| Interview: Robert Spano, Atlanta Symphony | |
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| Interview: JoAnn Falletta, Buffalo Philharmonic | |
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| Your First Job | |
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| Getting the Job | |
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| Negotiating the Contract | |
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| First Year-Do's and Don'ts | |
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| Getting Organized | |
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| Artistic Leadership | |
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| Understanding Leadership | |
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| Steps to Becoming a Successful Leader | |
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| Thoughts about Artistic Vision | |
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| Artistic Programming | |
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| Subscription Concert Programming | |
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| Thematic Programming | |
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| Pops Programming | |
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| Educational and Family Programs | |
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| The Overall Concert Experience | |
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| The People Factor | |
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| Working with People | |
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| Implementing the Artistic Plan | |
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| The Music Director's Role with the Board | |
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| Union and Orchestra Relations | |
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| Rehearsal Techniques | |
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| Developing Your Network | |
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| Funding the Artistic Vision | |
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| Getting to Know the Numbers | |
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| The Music Director's Role in Fundraising | |
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| Creating a Visible Presence in the Community | |
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| Closing Thoughts | |
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| Keeping Your Competitive Edge | |
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| Leaving a Legacy | |
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| Epilogue | |
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| Resources | |
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| Music Organizations | |
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| Networking Organizations | |
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| Directories, Magazines, and Journals | |
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| Internet Resources and Forums | |
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| Artist Managers | |
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| Music Sources | |
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| Standard Music Publishers | |
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| Pops Music Publishers | |
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| Library Special Collections | |
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| Training and Personal Development | |
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| Summer Festivals and Workshops | |
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| Conducting Competitions | |
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| Grants and Residencies | |
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| Programming Resources | |
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| Thematic Programming Lists | |
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| Encore Lists | |
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| Audition Repertoire Lists | |
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| Sample Contracts and Resume Format | |
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| Music Director Job Posting | |
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| Music Director Job Description | |
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| Sample Guest Conducting Contract | |
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| Sample Music Director Contract | |
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| Sample Resume | |
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| Recommended Reading | |
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| Music Books | |
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| Leadership Books | |
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| Organizational Books | |
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| Photo Credits | |
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| Index | |