There's much more to conducting a choir than handing out the music and giving a firm upbeat! Let's start by defining the purpose of the conductor. He's the servant of both the music and of the choir, and his aim should be to achieve the best possible performance of the work being sung. This implies adherence to the composer's instructions, a strict avoidance of effect for the sake of effect, no cult of personality and a total dedication to the piece in hand.
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