Music Works Custom Batons 

A conducting baton that you will want to use for years takes time to make. I invite you to look and see my work. Each of my conducting baton handles are turned one at a time. I use great looking woods and now acrylics to make a conducting baton just as individual as you are. It has been a journey to find what works best for a conducting baton that I would use. Even during rehearsal, I could never use just any stick. The stick must feel right. I hope that you like what you see as much as I like them. I invite you to look and see my work. My conducting batons are a great value starting at $40.00 for wood and $52.50 for Acrylic handles, each with free shipping in the US.

CHOOSE THE LENGTH OF YOUR CONDUCTING BATON.
The myth that I have heard is the length from the inside a bent elbow to the middle finger up with the palm up is the perfect length. What I have found through experience is that a 14" baton works for just about everyone. Lengths come in half inch increments up to 16 inches.
Other thoughts you might consider is that if you are working with a small group use a short stick, if you are working with a large group use a long stick. There is more discussion on the Baton Blog.
Each handle is between 2.25 to 2.5 inches in length. The handle is counter balanced and finished off with a plug made of Mother of Pearl. I have also used a brass plug which works well and looks nice as well. If you would like the brass plug just let me know.
Look at all these colors! If you like tapered handle all the colors will work. The problem is if you like a handle that is closer to 7/8 of an inch. Not all colors come large enough to make a large handle. Contact me and I will let you know what will work for your needs.

Woods come in different densities. Above are Woods that are just naturally lighter and work really well for smaller batons

CHOOSE THE LENGTH OF YOUR CONDUCTING BATON.
Choose the length of your conducting baton. The myth that I have heard is the length from the inside a bent elbow to the middle finger up with the palm up. What I have found through experience is that a 14" baton works for just about everyone. Other thoughts you might consider is that if you are working with a small group use a short stick, if you are working with a large group use a long stick. There is more discussion on the Baton Blog.

ABOUT THE STICK
The stick is made of either fiberglass or carbon fiber. Each being painted with a White epoxy paint. I prefer the fiberglass stick for two reasons, it is less expensive and more durable. You know those conductors stands can really beat up a batons. The carbon fiber are stiffer and very little whip action. They just do not stand up to conducting stands very well. I have been experimenting with making my own sticks from birch and maple. The finished stick looks good. Every time you custom make parts it takes time and money. I would be happy to quote you a price if you are interested.


Try one and feel why I say,
"A Great Place for a Great Conducting Baton"