Don’t they practice? is the conductor really necessary?
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1. Orchestrated music is complicated. There are many moving parts which need to fit together, and while parts can be memorized (and often are), the music is used as reference to ensure accuracy and to support certain cues (e.g. louder, softer, certain tonality) as indicated by the conductor
2. Rock music is often simpler and cues are developed by the musicians themselves to fit the music they are playing. Rock musicians will often develop their own style which they can replicate effectively and extensively over time without needing to see the music.
3. Orchestral music is usually not written by the musicians playing it. As a result, accuracy to the piece is highly valued. Improvisation is often not welcome. The purpose of the piece is to meet what the composer wanted it to sound like, not what the performers want it to sound like. And many orchestral pieces are well known as originally composed, so it can be noticeable to fans and performers when something is off
4. Rock music is written by the musicians themselves. Accuracy is less necessary as is an overall “sound”. Furthermore, as stage performers who are often moving around, improvisation and displaying outright talent is often welcome and encouraged.
5. Difference in training and styles. Rock music is a more “loose” style and has historically been taught/learned in that manner. Orchestra music has always been a very formal thing and has been taught as such.
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