TWSO Conductor Training Course
The aim of the programme is to offer a professional and supportive learning atmosphere in which participants can develop their conducting skills, and also to provide a forum for conductors to meet and exchange ideas. The programme, which is led by Rupert D’Cruze, Musical Director of TWSO, is particularly for conductors working with instrumental groups such as bands and orchestras in schools and also with youth and adult groups in the community. There will be much of interest to choral directors as well, and the course will be particularly helpful for those who find themselves having to conduct without having received previous conducting training.
Feedback from participants at recent conducting courses:
“I found the course to be very rewarding and exceedingly helpful.“
“The course content and the expectation of each individual was expertly tailored to their experience level.”
“This course was highly successful. The small class size was effective as it allowed each person to have several opportunities to practice. The tuition was effective and I don’t think any of us felt that we were under any pressure”.
Programme
Saturday 25th August 1pm-8pm
1.00pm Welcome & Introductions
1.15pm Discussion: - Structure of course
– Experience and expectations of participants.
– The role of the conductor.
– Introduction to course repertoire
1.45pm Score analysis/preparation – 1
How to understand what is in the score
2.30pm Break
2.45pm Score analysis/preparation – 2
How to study and learn a score
4.15pm Break
4.30pm Baton Technique
Posture, control of gesture, focus, clarity
5.30pm Practical session 1: conducting ensemble
Applying physical techniques to musical communication
6.30pm Break
6.45pm Practical session 2: conducting ensemble
Applying physical techniques to musical communication
8.00pm Finish
Sunday 26th August 9am – 5pm
9.00am Rehearsal technique
Time management, people management, aims/objectives, achievement
Listening, leadership, inspiration, musical expression, visual contact
10.00am Active session 1: conducting TWSO
Instruction, demonstration, practise for all active participants, video
11.15am Break
11.30am Active session 2: conducting TWSO
Instruction, demonstration, practise for all active participants, video
12.30pm Lunch
1.30pm Active session 3: conducting TWSO
Instruction, demonstration, practise for all active participants, video
2.30pm Break
2.45pm Active session 4: conducting TWSO
Instruction, demonstration, practise for all active participants, video
4.00pm Discussion : Analysis, end of course summary, feedback
5.00pm Finish
Repertoire
- Beethoven – Egmont Overture op.84
- Grieg – Peer Gynt Suite No.1
Participants will be expected to provide their own full scores of both works which are available to purchase commercially or can be downloaded online through the following links:
http://216.129.110.22/files/imglnks/usimg/4/4d/IMSLP00670-Beethoven_-_Egmont__Op_84.pdf
http://imslp.org/wiki/Peer_Gynt_Suite_No.1,_Op.46_(Grieg,_Edvard)
Instrumental Ensemble
All participants and observers are encouraged to bring their instruments to form the ensemble for Saturday’s sessions.
Registration
The TWSO Conductor Training Course is open to Active Participants, who must enrol for both days. Non-participating observers are also welcome to attend. To register using the form here http://www.twso.co.nz/workshop.html and make your payment online to: Trust Waikato Symphony Orchestra, Account number 06 0317 0882814 00 (Please reference Cond. Trg)
Tuition fee
Active participants: $180 (if registered before 1st July, 2012)
$210 (if registered after 1st July, 2012)
$160 (if a student enrolled on a full-time course of study)
Non-participating observers: $150 (or $45 per half day)
Terms and Conditions
To secure your place full payment must have been received by10th August, 2012.
Refund Policy –
- Cancellation before 1st July, 2012 – Full refund less administration charge of $25
- Cancellation between 1st July and 10th August – 50% of fee refunded plus administration charge of $25
- Cancellation after 10th August, 2012 – no refund
Contact
For further details contact Rupert D’Cruze, Musical Director TWSO:
07 856 2250
021 064 8612