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as in director
a person who directs a musical ensemble
The orchestra thanked their conductor for pulling together such a memorable performance.
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Recent Examples of conductor
Michael Bearden, a music director, keyboardist, arranger, conductor and composer, joins the creative team as music director for the first time.
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Paul Grein, Billboard, 28 Oct. 2024
Masur's reign as artistic leader and primary conductor began with the 2019-'20 season.
—Jim Higgins, Journal Sentinel, 25 Oct. 2024
The ensemble, led by the conductor Thomas Wilkins, spotlights works by Black artists, both current and antecedent, which explore facets of the African artistic diaspora.
—The New Yorker, 11 Oct. 2024
In the pulsating world of thriller fiction, pacing is the silent conductor, orchestrating a symphony of tension and release that keeps readers perched on the edge of their seats.
—Jd Barker, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2024
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Paul Grein, Billboard, 28 Oct. 2024
Masur's reign as artistic leader and primary conductor began with the 2019-'20 season.
—Jim Higgins, Journal Sentinel, 25 Oct. 2024
The ensemble, led by the conductor Thomas Wilkins, spotlights works by Black artists, both current and antecedent, which explore facets of the African artistic diaspora.
—The New Yorker, 11 Oct. 2024
In the pulsating world of thriller fiction, pacing is the silent conductor, orchestrating a symphony of tension and release that keeps readers perched on the edge of their seats.
—Jd Barker, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2024
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But this also underscores the director’s challenge with the rest of the film.Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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Of the cast, Judy Greer stands out as the flustered but patient substitute pageant director and mom who learns to raise her voice in support of the kids the church wants to avoid and leave behind.Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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For years, car safety experts and everyday drivers have bemoaned the loss of the humble button.Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 13 Nov. 2024
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The accused include a nurse, a journalist, a prison warden, a local councillor, a soldier, lorry drivers and farm workers.Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK, theweek, 11 Nov. 2024
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San Francisco singer Sandy Cressman has played that essential role for the São Paulo mother-and-daughter team of jazz pianist/composer Débora Gurgel and vocalist Dani Gurgel.Andrew Gilbert, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Celine Dion has paid tribute to iconic producer/arranger/composer and bandleader Quincy Jones, following his death Sunday at age 91.Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2024
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The National Park Service has said that if agricultural operators lose their leases there, all people living on those farms and ranches would have to leave.Richard Halstead, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Cuba’s state-run grid operator UNE said the high winds had caused the country’s electrical system to collapse.Reuters, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Call him your favorite musician’s favorite musician.Justin Curto, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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Decades after its release, and long after the musician’s passing, the tune is still beloved by millions all around the world.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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But the real surprise, for a grand touring car whose engineers placed an emphasis on providing easy, comfortable speed is the transmission calibration.Dan Carney, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
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Last month, Austrian Audio announced its new budget reference headphones designed for recording engineers, vocalists or just anyone who enjoys listening to great music.Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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In closed-door meetings, House Speaker Mike Johnson was nominated for the role for his first full term, and Republican senators selected Sen. John Thune to be their next leader.Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Nix, a captain and budding leader, on Wednesday took a long, deep breath before answering a question about Forsyth and his demeanor since Sunday.Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
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With this in mind, 538 is here to offer you a guide for knowing whether a state might be in play as votes are tallied.ABC News, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2024
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In addition to the holiday house, Brent and Berkus created a Lego gift guide featuring their favorite sets, which start at $13.Clara McMahon, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Conductor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conductor. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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