ABSTRACT
For a conductor, there is a written score to refer to, which sets out in black and white the composer’s intentions. All the players have a copy of it, can read it and are broadly committed to what the composer wishes them to do. Professional musicians have reached a defined standard of competence. This means that the conductor can be confident that all can use their instruments as required by the composer. In a military band, there is also a framework of military discipline and imposed respect for senior rank.
