Just as directors encourage students to derive inspiration from exposure to great music, so conductors must find inspiration in their work.  This thought-provoking book contains insights from ten respected conductors, including Frank Battisti and Frederick Fennell, regarding the conductor's role in effectively communicating with the ensemble, and ultimately, bringing out the best in performance. While the book deals mainly with conductors of advanced musicians, conductors of groups at any level could find application to their situation.