Future courses
CIAC Spring Online Conducting Workshop
March 12th - March 14th, 2021
Following our highly successful online masterclass for conductors in 2020 our next course will take place in March 2021. The sessions will be held on Zoom and will be tailored specifically for the conducting students take part. Tuition will be given by Robert Guy (NEW Sinfonia and University of Manchester), Jonathan Mann (Ensemble Cambrica and Cardiff International Academy of Conducting) and Irina Walters (Purcell School). The course is most suitable for:
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12TH, 2021. APPLY HERE
Active Places
There are twelve places available.
You will receive between 12-15 hours of tuition with sessions led by different members of the faculty. All sessions are compulsory. There will also be the opportunity to have a short individual session with each member of the faculty. At the end of the course you will receive a certificate of completion.
Repertoire
Taneyev, Cantata: John of Damascus
Tchaikovsky, Violin Concerto
Rachmaninov, Symphony no. 2 (mvt 3)
We encourage you to prepare the repertoire in advance of the course but do not worry if this repertoire is new to you. You will be able to apply the advice given by the faculty to any piece of music.
Example Sessions (to be decided based on the needs of the participants)
-Sessions on each of the three repertoire pieces
-Aural Training and score study
-Conducting Technique Session
-The Conductor as Entrepreneur
-The Conductor's role in community music making
-Quick fix technique video analysis sessions
-Programming as a Conductor
Built in to the course will be opportunity for Q+A with the faculty and also social time with faculty and other participants to create a supportive learning environment.
Fee
£120 payable by bank transfer
Other information
Provisional Timetable (UK time)
Friday, 12th March
2:30pm Welcome and Introductions
3:15pm The Conductor’s Role in Community Music Making
4:30pm BREAK
4:45pm Aural Session 1
5:30pm DINNER
6:30pm Q+A Conducting Technique
7:30pm Video Analysis Session 1
8:30pm End of Day 1
Saturday, 13th March
10am Aural Session 2
10:45am Repertoire Session 1 (Rachmaninov)
11:45am BREAK
12pm Individual Sessions (Rotation 3 candidates 20 mins each)
1pm LUNCH
2pm Individual Sessions (Rotation 9 candidates 20 mins each)
5:30pm DINNER
6:30pm Video Analysis Session 2
7:30pm ‘Social’ Music Appreciation Quiz
8:30pm End of Day 2
Sunday, 14th March
10am Aural Session 3
10:45am Repertoire Session 2 (Taneyev)
11:45am BREAK
12pm Repertoire Session 3 (Tchaikovsky)
1pm Lunch
2pm Video Analysis Session 3
3pm ‘Social’ Concert Programming Quiz
4pm End of Course
March 12th - March 14th, 2021
Following our highly successful online masterclass for conductors in 2020 our next course will take place in March 2021. The sessions will be held on Zoom and will be tailored specifically for the conducting students take part. Tuition will be given by Robert Guy (NEW Sinfonia and University of Manchester), Jonathan Mann (Ensemble Cambrica and Cardiff International Academy of Conducting) and Irina Walters (Purcell School). The course is most suitable for:
- Anyone looking to explore conducting in more depth
- Young conductors studying a Bachelors degree in music hoping to pursue a Masters degree in conducting
- Music teachers looking to improve their conducting
- Community choir, orchestra and band conductors wanting to hone their skills
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12TH, 2021. APPLY HERE
Active Places
There are twelve places available.
You will receive between 12-15 hours of tuition with sessions led by different members of the faculty. All sessions are compulsory. There will also be the opportunity to have a short individual session with each member of the faculty. At the end of the course you will receive a certificate of completion.
Repertoire
Taneyev, Cantata: John of Damascus
Tchaikovsky, Violin Concerto
Rachmaninov, Symphony no. 2 (mvt 3)
We encourage you to prepare the repertoire in advance of the course but do not worry if this repertoire is new to you. You will be able to apply the advice given by the faculty to any piece of music.
Example Sessions (to be decided based on the needs of the participants)
-Sessions on each of the three repertoire pieces
-Aural Training and score study
-Conducting Technique Session
-The Conductor as Entrepreneur
-The Conductor's role in community music making
-Quick fix technique video analysis sessions
-Programming as a Conductor
Built in to the course will be opportunity for Q+A with the faculty and also social time with faculty and other participants to create a supportive learning environment.
Fee
£120 payable by bank transfer
Other information
- Sessions will take place on the Zoom platform.
- Scores (links to scores) will be provided once your place on the course has been secured.
Provisional Timetable (UK time)
Friday, 12th March
2:30pm Welcome and Introductions
3:15pm The Conductor’s Role in Community Music Making
4:30pm BREAK
4:45pm Aural Session 1
5:30pm DINNER
6:30pm Q+A Conducting Technique
7:30pm Video Analysis Session 1
8:30pm End of Day 1
Saturday, 13th March
10am Aural Session 2
10:45am Repertoire Session 1 (Rachmaninov)
11:45am BREAK
12pm Individual Sessions (Rotation 3 candidates 20 mins each)
1pm LUNCH
2pm Individual Sessions (Rotation 9 candidates 20 mins each)
5:30pm DINNER
6:30pm Video Analysis Session 2
7:30pm ‘Social’ Music Appreciation Quiz
8:30pm End of Day 2
Sunday, 14th March
10am Aural Session 3
10:45am Repertoire Session 2 (Taneyev)
11:45am BREAK
12pm Repertoire Session 3 (Tchaikovsky)
1pm Lunch
2pm Video Analysis Session 3
3pm ‘Social’ Concert Programming Quiz
4pm End of Course
CIAC with Jac Van Steen and singers from Wales International Academy of Voice
June 8th - 11th, 2020
DUE TO THE CORONA VIRUS UNCERTAINTY, THIS COURSE IS POSTPONED. NEW DATES WILL BE POSTED IN DUE COURSE
Active places
There are ten places available for active participants chosen from applications by the course professor. The participating conductors receive substantial podium time with the orchestra in rehearsal plus additional time in sessions with piano. Participants also get to perform a selection from the course repertoire in the final concert open to the public. Following the course participants will receive a certificate of participation signed by the course professor and professional quality video and audio of all sessions with the orchestra.
Closing date for applications is Friday, 10th April, 2020.
Observer places
Observers are welcome to attend all masterclass sessions and the final concert. There will be a question and answer session scheduled with the course professor which observers are welcome to participate in. Please visit the 'apply' page to register and pay the course fee. Observers can also turn up and pay by cash on the day.
Venue
Central Cardiff location TBC
Repertoire
- Mozart, Symphony no. 38 'Prague'
- Mozart/Da Ponte, Operatic Selections
Fees
- Active participant: £1600
- Observer: £240 for the whole course or £75 per day
Other information
- The official course language is English.
- Students are required to purchase their own scores.
- There is no age limit.
Provisional timetable
- Monday, June 8th
9:30am Registration and welcomes
10am - 1pm Session with piano and singers
2pm - 5pm Session with piano and singers
6pm - 9pm Session with piano and singers
- Tuesday, June 9th
2pm - 5pm Session with orchestra
6pm - 9pm Session with orchestra
-Wednesday, June 10th
10am - 1pm Session with orchestra
2pm - 5pm Session with orchestra
5:30pm Video analysis/discussion session with Jac Van Steen
- Thursday, June 11th
2pm - 5pm Dress rehearsal
7pm Concert, presentation of certificates and wine reception
June 8th - 11th, 2020
DUE TO THE CORONA VIRUS UNCERTAINTY, THIS COURSE IS POSTPONED. NEW DATES WILL BE POSTED IN DUE COURSE
Active places
There are ten places available for active participants chosen from applications by the course professor. The participating conductors receive substantial podium time with the orchestra in rehearsal plus additional time in sessions with piano. Participants also get to perform a selection from the course repertoire in the final concert open to the public. Following the course participants will receive a certificate of participation signed by the course professor and professional quality video and audio of all sessions with the orchestra.
Closing date for applications is Friday, 10th April, 2020.
Observer places
Observers are welcome to attend all masterclass sessions and the final concert. There will be a question and answer session scheduled with the course professor which observers are welcome to participate in. Please visit the 'apply' page to register and pay the course fee. Observers can also turn up and pay by cash on the day.
Venue
Central Cardiff location TBC
Repertoire
- Mozart, Symphony no. 38 'Prague'
- Mozart/Da Ponte, Operatic Selections
Fees
- Active participant: £1600
- Observer: £240 for the whole course or £75 per day
Other information
- The official course language is English.
- Students are required to purchase their own scores.
- There is no age limit.
Provisional timetable
- Monday, June 8th
9:30am Registration and welcomes
10am - 1pm Session with piano and singers
2pm - 5pm Session with piano and singers
6pm - 9pm Session with piano and singers
- Tuesday, June 9th
2pm - 5pm Session with orchestra
6pm - 9pm Session with orchestra
-Wednesday, June 10th
10am - 1pm Session with orchestra
2pm - 5pm Session with orchestra
5:30pm Video analysis/discussion session with Jac Van Steen
- Thursday, June 11th
2pm - 5pm Dress rehearsal
7pm Concert, presentation of certificates and wine reception
