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A conductor is a professional musician who leads an ensemble of musicians during rehearsals and performances. They are responsible for ensuring that all members of the group follow their instructions, play in time, stay together musically, and create a cohesive performance. Conductors must have excellent communication skills to effectively lead their ensembles and they must also be able to understand complex musical ideas quickly. The primary responsibility of a conductor is to direct the sound produced by the ensemble. A conductor will use gestures such as waving arms or hands in order to cue musicians when it’s time to start playing or stop playing, as well as determine volume levels and tempo changes throughout the piece being performed. During rehearsals, conductors typically break down pieces into smaller sections so that individual parts can be practiced more thoroughly before combining them together for performance. Conductors may also act as mentors for new players in large groups such as orchestras or bands; providing guidance on how various instruments work together within different pieces of music. In addition to this role, conductors may need to arrange music for specific events or occasions if there isn’t any existing material available; selecting appropriate selections from existing compositions or creating entirely new ones if necessary. Finally, conducting requires strong organizational skills: making sure everyone arrives on time for rehearsals/performances and having contingency plans ready just in case something goes wrong with equipment mid-performance are all essential tasks which fall under the remit of a Conductor!