Conducting Workshop

Details of sessions included in the course:
 
Session 1 – Fri 6-7.30pm, RGS
Introduction, Pedagogy and technical fundamentals:
- The role of a conductor
- How we lead and influence the sound a group makes at all levels, even in the very earliest stages
- How to conduct beat patterns in different time signatures, dynamics and articulations

Session 2 – Fri 8-9.30 pm, RGS
An opportunity for 4 delegates to conduct for 15 mins each followed by review discussion.  Video to be taken for personal review.

Session 3 – Sat 9-10.15am, WHS
An opportunity for 4 delegates to conduct for 15 mins each. Video to be taken for personal review.

Session 4 – Sat 10.45-12.15pm, WHS
An opportunity for all to revisit the conducting fundamentals covered in session 1 as they conduct some string quartet repertoire followed by review discussion of sessions 3 & 4.
String quartets are not usually conducted, so delegates can explore how to influence the sound without having to focus on beating time.

Session 5 – Sat 1-2.15pm, WHS
Similar to the string quartet session, the wind quintet exists happily without a conductor, but this session provides an opportunity to explore breathing and articulation with the performers

Review and Summary 2.15-3pm, WHS 
Final review of Session 5 and summary of learning points from the duration of the course

Whilst participants are encouraged to attend all sessions, if this is not possible, people can attend the sessions they are able to.

Please include the following information in the additional information box:
- Job Title
- Conducting experience
- Orchestral instrument(s) played
- Whether you would like to be an observer only