Welcome to the Conductor’s Podcast Summer Mini Series! Hi there! Welcome to the Conductor’s Podcast Summer mini series. During the month of July, we are taking a break from the usual interview conversations. Instead, I will be sharing some tips on different aspects of a conductor’s job with you every week. In today’s episode, I will be talking about prepping for rehearsals.   For me, the most important principal about rehearsal, is to HAVE A PLAN, BUT BE FLEXIBLE! What are the rehearsal goals? Long term vs short term goalsWhat can your players retain between rehearsals?What will get better over time?WHO needs the run-through?  In the episode, I will also share my rehearsal planning, considerations, and ways to sharpen your rehearsal techniques.