The Conductor's Triangle

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_x000D_ The clarity of a gesture comes from the clarity of your mind._x000D_ _x000D_ —Carlo Maria Giulini_x000D_     from "The Maestro's Mojo"_x000D_     in The New York Times (April 6, 2012)_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ In The Conductor’s Triangle, Grammy-nominated conductor James Jordan—seventh conductor of the renowned Westminster Choir—illuminates the core of expressive conducting. At the heart of every great performance, Jordan reveals, lies a dynamic triangle connecting gesture, communication, and artistry._x000D_ _x000D_ Drawing on a remarkable “accidental case study” from his first high school choir more than forty years ago, Jordan traces how his students’ insights—and the influence of his mentor, Elaine Brown—shaped his understanding of conducting as both human science and artistic communion._x000D_ _x000D_ With clarity, wisdom, and practical guidance, Jordan reframes conducting pedagogy around human connection rather than technique alone. He challenges teachers and conductors to embrace a “less is more” approach—one grounded in authentic communication, emotional awareness, and deep ensemble trust._x000D_ _x000D_ The Conductor’s Triangle is both a philosophy and a framework for anyone seeking to elevate their conducting to an act of shared artistry and profound human connection._x000D_ _x000D_ James Jordan is a Grammy-nominated conductor and seventh conductor of the Westminster Choir. He is Conductor Emeritus at Westminster Choir College. He is the author of more than sixty books on conducting and conducting pedagogy, and numerous recordings under the GIA ChoralWorks label. He is founding director of The Choral Academy of Evoking Sound, www.thechoralacademy.com, a groundbreaking platform for continuing study for musicians.