How a Conductor Brings an Orchestra to Life

In this episode of To North Bay With Love, North Bay Symphony Orchestra conductor Josh Wood shares his journey into music and gives a behind the scenes look at what it really takes to lead an orchestra.

Josh breaks down what a conductor is actually doing on stage, from keeping time and cueing musicians to shaping the volume, tempo, style, and overall interpretation of a piece.

He also talks about the preparation that happens before a performance and why no two performances are ever exactly the same.

0:00 Intro

8:47 What Does a Conductor Do?

17:42 How Conductors Shape the Music

25:31 Inside the New Symphony Season