Conducting is balance between talent, taste, and people skills | Tijmen Botma | Achter de Muziek 16

In this episode of Achter de Muziek, Geert Jan Kroon talks with Tijmen Botma, former conductor of the Royal Military Band ‘Johan Willem Friso’, conductor of Psalm 150 Dinxperlo and Philharmonie Gelre, and best known as a conducting teacher at the Prins Claus Conservatory.

The conversation covers Tijmen’s career, his passion for conducting, and how he trains his students to become inspiring and capable conductors. He shares insights into what makes a good conductor and emphasizes the importance of social skills alongside technical knowledge.

The discussion also explores the challenges of training new conductors and the decline in the number of students entering the field. Tijmen explains how he mentors young conductors and what he considers essential in their development—from conducting technique to leadership and repertoire knowledge.

This episode was produced in collaboration with CU Brass.

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Music used: Those Gazing Eyes*(De Bazuin Oenkerk, Jaap Musschenga, Geert Jan Kroon)

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