Conducting Courses

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One-day and Weekend Conducting Courses

Peter leads several conducting workshops in central London each year. There will be one-day workshops with piano, and weekend courses with orchestra. Beginners are welcome on the one-day courses. Observers are welcome on the weekend course.

Subjects covered will be technique, musical interpretation, communication, how to manage an orchestra, and conducting psychology. Each person will receive help and advice appropriate to their skill and experience. We will be working in depth on relatively small amounts of repertoire.

Although there will be some overlap between the workshops there will also be many differences – you can profitably come to any or all.

More information is available in this pdf document. Contact Peter if you have any questions.

To book a place place contact Peter with details about your conducting/musical experience, also stating why you would like to do the course.

Saturday 23rd June 10:30-17:30

The Choir Room, The American Church, 79a Tottenham Court Road, W1T 4TD.
Violinist - Francesca Barritt
Pianist – Matt McCombie

Repertoire:
All – Elgar Enigma Variations, introduction (up to figure 2)
Beginners - Ravel Mother Goose Suite, 1st movement
Others – Brahms Violin Concerto, 1st movement (up to letter E)

Maximum of 10 participants. Podium time 30 mins approx

Saturday 8th September 11:00-21:00 & Sunday 9th September 10:00-17:00

Abacus Arts, 2a Browning Street, London, SE17 1LN.
Pianist – Richard Black

Saturday is work with piano Sunday is work with orchestra

Repertoire:
Mozart – Symphony No.35 (Haffner)
Mahler – Adagietto from Symphony No.5
Ravel – Pavane pour une infante defunte

Maximum of 8 participants.
Podium time 85 mins approx, plus 15 mins individual session.
Observers can have a short session at conducting one of the pieces (should they wish).

It may be possible to find cheap accommodation for anyone needing it for the Saturday night. Please enquire.

Pricing

One day workshop:    £90 (£75 unwaged)
Weekend workshop: £210 (£175 unwaged, £105 observer)
All three workshops: £360 (£300 unwaged)

£10 non-refundable deposit is required for each workshop.