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−	#~~redirect [[Conducting]]~~	+	Conducting in change ringing is the role of supervising a piece of ringing such as a plain course of a method or a touch. The conductor is nominated by the tower captain or ringing master of a practice, service ringing, or outing; or by the arranger of a quarterpeal or peal. The role only survives a particular piece of ringing, as a different ringer may be asked to conduct each touch at a ringing practice, for example. The conductor also rings a bell (or pair of handbells) for the touch, although rarely a person may conduct from outside the circle. The ringing is controlled by voice commands and unlike an orchestra the conductor does not mark time.
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		+	The conductor's responsibilities are to:-
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		+	'''Before ringing starts'''
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		+	# Ensure that the composition to be called:
		+	#* will come round
		+	#* is the desired length
		+	#* is true to the method(s) concerned (although an exception is sometimes made for short practice touches)
		+	#* has been learnt correctly
		+	# Advise the band of any unusual features of the composition, such as non-standard calls or start
		+	# Place the band to produce the best ringing, accommodating preferences of individual ringers and their developmental needs
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		+	'''While ringing'''
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		+	# Encourage a high standard of ringing
		+	# Say "go ''method name''" after the band has settled into a good rhythm in rounds
		+	# Call any bobs, singles, changes of method etc neither too early, nor too late
		+	# Check at frequent intervals that the ringing is correct and bells have not shifted
		+	# Say "that's all" as the touch comes back into rounds
		+	# Say "stand" after the desired number of ending rounds have been rung
		+	# Say "stand", "rounds", or call the touch round early:
		+	#* if there is an emergency, mechanical failure, or risk to the health or safety of the ringers
		+	#* if the touch has been miscalled
		+	#* if two or more bells have shifted
		+	#* if the standard of ringing is deemed by the conductor to be of insufficient quality
		+	# Help members of the band recover from their mistakes and improve their striking
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		+	'''After ringing a peal or quarterpeal'''
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		+	# Record the duration of ringing from starting changes to "that's all"
		+	# Send details of the performance to the tower secretary / association / Ringing World / Campanophile, as required
		+	# Collect any tower / association / Ringing World donations or rope fees, as required

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