CONDUCTOR EVALUATION

Name: Bailey Tadda Date/Time of Rehearsal: 3/23/21 4:30-5

Ensemble Rehearsed: Silver Band Composition Rehearsed: We Meet Again- Hazo.

Evaluator: Bailey Tadda Coach: Cally Bitterlin

I. Podium Approach and Presence Poor Excellent

A. Attire 1 2 3 4 5
B. Approach to the Podium 1 2 3 4 5
C. Posture 1 2 3 4 5
D. Set-up 1 2 3 4 5
E. Eye Contact 1 2 3 4 5

Comments: My approach to the podium was confident. The ensemble was able to follow my

instructions based on my presence on the podium. Throughout the rehearsal, my posture needed

to grow a bit more and be more confident in the beginning gestures. My eye contact needs to

improve. I keep choosing to have eye contact with the same students. I need to make eye contact

with each member of the ensemble at different points of the rehearsal, especially when I am

addressing specific sections.

II. Stick Technique Poor Excellent

A. Grip 1 2 3 4 5
B. Prep Beat
Style 1 2 3 4 5
Tempo 1 2 3 4 5
Dynamics 1 2 3 4 5
C. Pattern
Size 1 2 3 4 5
Location 1 2 3 4 5
Style 1 2 3 4 5
Clarity 1 2 3 4 5
Ictus 1 2 3 4 5
Rebound 1 2 3 4 5
 Subdivision 1 2 3 4 5
Comments: I did not slow down much and I kept a steady tempo in my conducting. I need to

keep my rebound, ictus style, and baton level steady. I noticed my beats 2 and 3 were not

consistent in placement. I need the prep beat to be more confident as the ensemble starts. The

next rehearsal, I will make sure to subdivide as I bring in the ensemble. I also will not let the

band get away with dropping their sound or the melody. As the band grows in dynamics, I

should not loose tempo or pace. I feel like once I get clearer and confident with my rebound and

ictus, the ensemble will follow my baton with their sound. I also need to make my plane’s for 1

and 2 closer together because my baton is wide and hard to follow. I also need to make the

connection from beats 3 to 1 smoother. I hesitated a lot going from 3 to 1 which confused the

band. Once I am able to clear that, the band should play clearer and more in time. I need to show

confidence in my conducting for the ensemble to play confidently.

III. Non-Verbal Poor Excellent

A. Left Hand 1 2 3 4 5
B. Facial expression 1 2 3 4 5
C. Eye Contact 1 2 3 4 5
D. Right Hand 1 2 3 4 5
E. Cues 1 2 3 4 5

Comments: Before the next rehearsal, I need to plan on what I am doing with my LH. I do not

know how I want to use that yet, and it showed throughout the rehearsal. It was very random and

sometimes unclear. I need to be more intentional with the purpose of the use of the LH. I also

can improve my facial expressions. Without my mask, it would be non-existent. I need to work

on showing with my eyes and hands the emotion and style I want from the ensemble. I did make

some eye contact, but I need to make eye contact with sections that I am cuing or addressing. As

I was addressing sections, I was constantly looking at my score. I need to look up more to the

sections I am talking too. My cut off with the left hand needs to be clearer and more intentional.
IV. Rehearsal Poor Excellent
A. Preparation and Planning 1 2 3 4 5
B. Pacing 1 2 3 4 5
C. Communication 1 2 3 4 5
D. Detection Skill/Correction Skills 1 2 3 4 5
E. Appropriate Verbal vs. Non-Verbal 1 2 3 4 5

Comments: I communicated with the ensemble well, but I need to look less at the score when

addressing sections. Throughout the rehearsal, my pacing was good, but I touched on things

faster than I intended, so I was really confused the last half of the rehearsal. I was making it up

on the spot, so next time I need to over prepare and be more detailed about what I want the

ensemble to get out of the rehearsal. I need to be able to correct sound and length of phrases

more. It is difficult for me to identify during my time conducting, but as I listen to the rehearsal I

can figure out where to start the next time I am on the podium.

V. Score Poor Excellent

A. Prep 1 2 3 4 5
B. Analysis 1 2 3 4 5
C. Marking 1 2 3 4 5
D. Knowledge 1 2 3 4 5
E. Transfer 1 2 3 4 5

Comments: Going into rehearsal, I had a good familiarity of the score so I knew what to listen

for and address. I need to look less at the score while conducting because I know more than I

think I do. The transfer of knowledge needed to be clearer. I want the ensemble to understand the

style of the piece and what the piece is supposed to sound like. I will address that during the next

rehearsal so students can understand how to practice the musicality of the piece.