A2: Business

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Megan Crosbie of the Ann Arbor Area Chamber of Commerce posts a roundup of Wednesday’s Morning Edition speakers, which included Arie Lipsky, conductor of the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra. Before leading the audience in singing “Happy Birthday” to someone in the crowd, Lipsky gave tips on what you need to know to be a conductor: 1) violins are on the left, 2) cellos and violas are on the right, 3) woodwinds are ALWAYS too soft, 4) the brass are too loud, and 5) “Downbeat, and stay the hell out of the way!” [Source]