Conduct Us

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An orchestra in the middle of Manhattan with a sign that reads, "Conduct Us."

We put a Carnegie Hall orchestra in the middle of New York City and placed an empty podium in front of the musicians with a sign that read, "Conduct Us." Random New Yorkers who accepted the challenge were given the opportunity to conduct this world-class orchestra. The orchestra responded to the conductors, altering their tempo and performance accordingly.

Created and Directed by Charlie Todd

Produced by: Deverge

A collaboration with Carnegie Hall and Ensemble ACJW

Producers: Alan Aisenberg, Andrew Soltys
Editor: Denis Cardineau
Director of Photography: Ilya Smelansky
Camera: Myo Campbell, Denis Cardineau, Ilya Smelansky, Chloe Smolkin, Spencer Thielmann
Production Sound: Harris Karlin
Photography: Ari Scott
Production Assistants: Juan Cocuy, Kelley Dunlap, Peter Kelly, Michael Tannenbaum
Producers for Carnegie Hall: Nate Bachhuber, Jonathan Bradley, Adrienne Stortz
Musicians: Ensemble ACJW, see video for full credits
Special Thanks: Ethan Lercher & Rossini Yen, 34th St. Partnership
Music: Overture from Mozart's Marriage of Figaro

Full credits at Improv Everywhere

This is one of over 100 different missions Improv Everywhere has executed over the past ten years in New York City. Others include Frozen Grand Central, the Food Court Musical, and the famous No Pants Subway Ride, to name a few. Visit our website to see tons of photos and video of all of our work, including behind the scenes information on how this video was made.

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So I go to this music class and my teacher showed this to us, since we are learning to conduct, telling us this is why we must always be prepared.

ddarrasmith

I love how much fun the people look like they're having. Even if they also look like they don't have a clue what they're doing.

seabb

I love it how they give people the opportunity to do something that not everyone gets to do. This just so inspirational on how people can express themselves

theninjaplumber

Now do a Carnegie Hall conductor with a random New Yorker orchestra.

dropout

The guy in the white hoodie was like wigardium

iluv_turtles

We thought the random New Yorkers were gonna be treble, but these guys were sharp and really measured up. Bravo!

Nerdist

Ever since my orchestra teacher saw this, he lets audience members conduct us during our Christmas concert. It's great, they have so much fun! Especially the little kids ^_^

berrytale

_what happened if an actual conductor walked up and started conducting_ XD

Edit: 5 years ago... I don't even remember making this comment. How the hell did it get so much attention???

Edit n.2: Okay so this comment is so old at this point that I've become a full legal adult. Remembering the time when I wrote this is so different from my present day it's actually wild. If anyone who ALSO commented under here at least in a past couple days reads back, I shake your hand. I hope you are well comrade 🫡

doodlejam

This is wonderful and adorable and I'M NOT TEARING UP AT ALL. I'M A STRONG MAN.

cracked

You think they'd shit their pants if an actual world-renowned conductor just happened to be there and started conducting?

tinman

The white red head lady thought she was doing something .. I'm fuckin dead💀

peterparker

I am undergoing treatment for stage IV breast cancer. As soon as I am healthy enough, I am putting "be part if an Improv everywhere mission" at the top of my bucket list! Thanks for making this chick smile and forget the hard stuff for a while! Learned about you through your documentary on Netflix... and I'm hooked. Xoxo

TheCancerChick