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What do conductors do? Wave their hands around for dramatic effect? Keep count so a large gouop of musicians stay together? Cue said musicians so they know when to come in? Perhaps of the above, but also so much more.  Despite having one of the most visible roles in the orchestra, the nuances of the conductor's role is not particularly obvious to the casual viewer.  Earlier this year, I got the chance to observe part of a conducting workshop for the very first time, and learned a little bit more from the perspectives of conductors at various levels of experience.  The two-day Conducting Intensive workshop was taught by Tengku Irfan at Juliette Music & Arts Academy with participants and observers of various levels of conducting experience.  Photo courtesy of Juliette Music & Arts Academy Starting at the very beginning: analysis and interpretation Long before taking the stage, even before rehearsing with the orchestra, the work of the conductor has already begu...