EIL35:How to Forge Your Team To Excellence by the Geneva Opera House Chorus Director, Alan Woodbridge

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Everyone wants to know what it takes to be a good director of a choir or a coach of a football team.

But the challenge lies in acquiring the necessary skills and gaining the trust and cooperation of the team members.

Discover the secrets from Alan Woodbridge, the Chorus Director of the Geneva Opera House. With his exceptional musical expertise and ability to inspire, Woodbridge knows how to bring out the best in his team of professional singers.

Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your leadership skills and take your team to new heights. Join us now and unlock the path to excellence in today’s episode.

What You’ll Learn From This Episode

• Determine the importance of having a clear vision and inspiring the team.
• Find out how to forge a team and create a team spirit.
• Learn about the similarities between being a choir director and a coach of a football team.

“You have to have a lot of self-belief.” - Alan Woodbridge

Topics Covered: 01:00 - Introduction: Exploring the similarities between a choir director and a football coach. Meet Alan Woodbridge: Director of the choir at l'Opéra, the Théâtre de Genève. 01:49 - Qualities of a good choir director: Excellent musician, preferably a singer, with strong interpersonal skills. 02:22 - Clear vision and ability to inspire and motivate the singers. 03:00 - Importance of understanding music scores and getting the best out of the singers. 03:39 - Building a team spirit among the singers. 04:06 - Alan's biggest challenge: Conducting the entire show of La Belle Elène at short notice. 05:07 - Resilience and self-belief required to take on unexpected challenges. 06:46 - Similarities between a choir director and a football coach: Both train their teams to work together and achieve success. 06:50 - Delegating responsibility and instilling belief and vision in the performers. 07:01 - Advice for young conductors: Gain as much experience as possible and find what truly ignites your passion for music.

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