These are all played by hitting, tapping or scraping the instruments. The conductor stands at the front of the orchestra and directs the players how to play the music. The notes the players should ...

Three robotic arms stand on the podium ... can't manage," explains Frank Peters. The conductor remains irreplaceable However, the orchestra couldn't do without a flesh-and-blood conductor at ...

The class of mostly JCPS students are part of the orchestra's Young Conductors program, which began in the 1930's. Later this month, they'll stand on the podium and lead 75 musicians at the ...