The Maestro Poem by Jon Yttri

He waves the baton, but never fear;
The musicians won't disappear.
Bernstein, Von Karajan, Solti, Rattle;
Run the ensemble like a herd of cattle.
Make those kettle drums sound red hot.
Hit the cymbals on the spot.
Make the strings sound sharp and mellow.
Let that fellow make the cello bellow.
Master that clarinet like a marionette.
Make the voice of that French horn
Sound like you've been at it since you were born.
Give the bassoon a solid tune.
Bring a sound mighty grand
To the piano in the band.