the art of possibility by rosamund zander and benjamin zander

Ben’s all-encompassing approach has led to the Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra becoming recognised as one of the finest youth orchestras in the world. These conversations, which begin with a note from a student to their conductor, lead to stimulating discussions on a variety of subjects including personal leadership, communication, musical interpretation, and the rehearsal process itself. An important part of this process is the dialogue the musicians are encouraged to make with Ben via ‘white sheets’. In The Art of Possibility, they outline twelve practices that can help individuals and organizations achieve this goal.

Under Ben’s guidance, the young musicians are offered the opportunity to study orchestral repertoire in a musically dynamic and intellectually challenging community. The Zanders’ work centers around the idea of possibility the idea that we can create a better future for ourselves and others by expanding our minds and embracing new ways of thinking. The book combines the experience and talent of Benjamin Zander, conductor of the Boston Philharmonic and lifelong teacher, with the vision of psychotherapist Rosamund Stone.

This tuition-free orchestra tours regularly and has performed in Carnegie Hall, Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw, and the Berlin Philharmonie, among many other renowned halls. The Art of Possibility, first published in 2000 and now in an updated paperback edition, offers 12 breakthrough practices for bringing creativity into all human endeavors.

to its weekly rehearsals and its performances in Boston’s Symphony Hall. Zander’s belief that music is a vehicle for enhancing societal connectivity transcends the concert hall. In 2012, Ben founded the Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra, which draws young musicians aged twelve to twenty-one from the entire Northeastern U.S.

The art of possibility by rosamund zander and benjamin zander