How to Conduct Cutoffs using Hand Gestures

One of the most important skills for any conductor—whether you’re leading a choir, band, or orchestra—is giving a clear cutoff at the right moments

Poor cutoffs are super noticeable to the audience, so it's VITAL they are done with clarity and precision

A poorly executed cutoff can lead to confusion, uncertainty from your ensemble and bad final consonants from choirs.

But a clear gesture? That leads to tight, professional finishes

In this short video, I’ll show you the most clear way to conduct cutoffs for beginners

This method works beautifully across different ensembles and levels of experience.

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P.S. For more advanced topics, check out my course The Art of Conducting