PSYCHOLOGY OF MUSIC: THE ART OF CONDUCTING ON GADJAH MADA CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
Abstract: This study was
intended to understand the role of conductor on Gadjah Mada Chamber Orchestra
in terms of the psychological. The research was conducted in a qualitative
approach through a phenomenological method. Sources of data consist of
experienced of researchers on conducting Gadjah Mada Chamber Orchestra in the
last two years. Subject were varying from 7 violinist I, 8 violinist II, 3
violist, 5 cellist, 2 contrabassist, 3 fluitist, 1 clarinetist, 3 alto
saxophonist, 1 trumpeter, 4 accoustic guitarist, 2 electric guitarist, 2 drummer,
2 electric bassist, and 24 choirs. The rehearsal of the orchestra consist in
three types: individual rehearsal, sectional rehearsals, and full orchestra rehearsals.
During rehearsals, the conductor more interaction with verbal communication.
During the concerts, the conductor pure communicated with non-verbal behavior.
The conductor of Gadjah Mada Chamber Orchestra usedthe democratic leadership to
conducted the orchestra. There was a relationship between conductor instruction,
player perception, and the energy to the audiences.
Penulis: Afriza Animawan
Arifin, Koentjoro
Kode Jurnal: jppsikologikepribadiandd160038