Bandleaders' sticks (6)
I believe the answer is:
batons
'bandleaders' sticks' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for batons that I've seen before include "Conductors flourish them, or policemen" , "Rods for conductors and police" , "With which to conduct" , "Rods for conductors and coppers" , "Conductors wield them - or policemen" .)