Conducting Summer Course Guildhall School of Music & Drama

Overview

Whilst the focus of the course will be on the practical application of conducting technique, you will also receive training in ensemble direction and performance style / interpretation from the Classical Period until today.

Participants of this Conducting Summer Course programme from Guildhall School of Music & Drama  will be encouraged to record themselves conducting their own ensemble and send this to the tutor for feedback, up to three months after the course has finished. This is a unique opportunity to receive feedback on skills learnt during the course and put into practice.

What can I expect?

You will leave the course with the ability to direct ensembles confidently and will develop a thorough understanding of the physical, technical skills of conducting. In addition, you will be able to lead rehearsals efficiently and effectively by exploring best practices in score preparation, rehearsal planning, and verbal communication.

You can expect to conduct a variety of repertoire, initially with pianists and later with a chamber ensemble. These sessions will be filmed, and copies of the video will be shared.

You will be encouraged to record yourself conducting your own ensemble and send this to the course tutor for feedback, up to three months after the course has finished.