Friday 27th and Saturday 28th September 2024
Delivered by Chris I'Anson, a Director of Music for the Royal Air Force and conductor of Sinfonia, one of CMA's young orchestras.
For musicians and music teachers
All levels of experience accommodated (delegates can also be observers)
Friday 27th September at Royal Grammar School, 6-9.30pm
Saturday 28th September at Wycombe High School, 9am-3pm
9½ hours, £50 per participant
A concise conducting course for musicians and music teachers with all levels of experience to develop their knowledge and practical application of conducting.
The course includes taught modules and some discussion, the main focus being on the practical experience of conducting live musicians. It includes supervised conducting in a friendly and constructive learning environment. Conductors can elect which groups to conduct and which to observe.
Delegates can also choose to attend as an observer only – the benefits of watching others can be very helpful to one’s own development.
The course will be delivered by Chris I’Anson. Chris is a Director of Music for the Royal Air Force and conducts one of CMA’s young orchestras, Sinfonia.
A former freelance musician and peripatetic teacher, Chris has over 25 years of experience conducting ensembles, bands and orchestras of all levels: from young musicians in their first week of learning an instrument through to massed bands of professional players in concert halls throughout the world. Chris has extensive experience of conducting community bands, school bands and orchestras. He is passionate about conducting and keen to help others get the very best out of the musicians they have the privilege to conduct.
Delegates will have at least one opportunity to conduct a live ensemble. Different kinds and sizes of ensembles will be included:
CMA Concert Band (grade 7+ woodwind, brass and percussion)
CMA Sinfonia (grade 4-6 full orchestra)
A CMA String Quartet
A CMA Wind Quintet
More information is included on the Event Details page.
