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The Conductor and the Full Orchestra

What Does a Conductor Do?

The conductor stands in front of the orchestra and leads everyone with a baton (a thin stick). They set the TEMPO (speed), cue each section when to play, control DYNAMICS (loud and soft), and shape the music's expression. Without a conductor, 80+ musicians would have trouble staying together! The conductor studies the score (a book showing all instrument parts) and decides how the music should sound.

The Conductor and the Full Orchestra

What Does a Conductor Do?

The conductor stands in front of the orchestra and leads everyone with a baton (a thin stick). They set the TEMPO (speed), cue each section when to play, control DYNAMICS (loud and soft), and shape the music's expression. Without a conductor, 80+ musicians would have trouble staying together! The conductor studies the score (a book showing all instrument parts) and decides how the music should sound.