Future courses
CIAC VIRTUAL CONDUCTING MASTERCLASS WITH COLIN METTERS
April 5+6 and April 10+11, 2021
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, MARCH 19TH, 2021. APPLY HERE
Course Description
The course is structured across a period of seven days as follows:
Days 1 and 2 active masterclass days: Two days of intensive individual and group study (as outlined below.)
Days 3, 4, 5: Three days of individual work, reflecting on everything so far covered. Consolidation and own preparation of repertoire for:-
Days 6 and 7 active masterclass days: Two final days of intensive individual and group study.
- Each masterclass day will begin with group discussion centering on: preparatory score study; potential orchestral/musical problems; issues of balance; rehearsal technique; aspects of orchestral training and orchestra/conductor psychology
- Central to the day will be two sessions of "virtual" conducting per student i.e. 2 x 25 minutes per conductor per day in one-to-one tuition with Colin Metters. This will also be cross-referenced to the work of other conductors in the class. All members of the group will observe the work of other participants
- Each day will finish with a de-briefing/analysis session for the whole group
Repertoire (to be prepared by all participants)
Brahms Tragic Overture (selected sections)
Elgar Serenade for Strings (2nd movement only)
Bruch Violin Concerto in G minor (slow movement only) NB with virtual soloist!
Copland Appalachian Spring Chamber Version (selected sections)
Schedule (UK time)
Monday, April 5th
9.00 Set-up and zoom check
9.30 Welcome/Introductions/Outline of the course/Day 1 details etc
10.00 Group discussion and score study etc. as outlined above
11.00 BREAK
11.15 - 13.15 Individual conducting sessions - all participants observing
13.15 LUNCH
14.15 - 16.15 Individual conducting sessions as above
16.15 BREAK
16.30 Reconvene with tea/cake/large G&T/biscuits - as you wish - for debriefing discussion and analysis of the day. Finally - set out intentions for the next day.
18.00 approx Day ends
Tuesday, April 6th
As Day 1, but starting directly with score study etc. at 9.30. Same timings throughout the day.
Wednesday, April 7th
10.00 - 12.00 Each participant to have individual discussion with Colin Metters for approx 30 minutes to discuss the first two days and agree those things to be worked on and thought about over the next three days
Saturday, April 10th
Same format as Day 1 and 2
Sunday, April 11th
Same format as Day 1 and 2. Approx 18.00 course ends.
Monday, April 12th
10.00 - 12.00 Colin Metters will be available for final individual discussions, of up to 30 minutes, with each masterclass participant.
Participants
The course will be limited to four participating conductors to maximise the time available for individual work with Colin Metters. Early application is recommended.
Observers
Observers are welcome to attend the active masterclass days.
Fees (payable by bank transfer)
Active participant: £700
Observer (4 active masterclass days) £200
Observer (per day) £60
Payment details will be sent via e-mail
Other information
April 5+6 and April 10+11, 2021
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, MARCH 19TH, 2021. APPLY HERE
Course Description
The course is structured across a period of seven days as follows:
Days 1 and 2 active masterclass days: Two days of intensive individual and group study (as outlined below.)
Days 3, 4, 5: Three days of individual work, reflecting on everything so far covered. Consolidation and own preparation of repertoire for:-
Days 6 and 7 active masterclass days: Two final days of intensive individual and group study.
- Each masterclass day will begin with group discussion centering on: preparatory score study; potential orchestral/musical problems; issues of balance; rehearsal technique; aspects of orchestral training and orchestra/conductor psychology
- Central to the day will be two sessions of "virtual" conducting per student i.e. 2 x 25 minutes per conductor per day in one-to-one tuition with Colin Metters. This will also be cross-referenced to the work of other conductors in the class. All members of the group will observe the work of other participants
- Each day will finish with a de-briefing/analysis session for the whole group
Repertoire (to be prepared by all participants)
Brahms Tragic Overture (selected sections)
Elgar Serenade for Strings (2nd movement only)
Bruch Violin Concerto in G minor (slow movement only) NB with virtual soloist!
Copland Appalachian Spring Chamber Version (selected sections)
Schedule (UK time)
Monday, April 5th
9.00 Set-up and zoom check
9.30 Welcome/Introductions/Outline of the course/Day 1 details etc
10.00 Group discussion and score study etc. as outlined above
11.00 BREAK
11.15 - 13.15 Individual conducting sessions - all participants observing
13.15 LUNCH
14.15 - 16.15 Individual conducting sessions as above
16.15 BREAK
16.30 Reconvene with tea/cake/large G&T/biscuits - as you wish - for debriefing discussion and analysis of the day. Finally - set out intentions for the next day.
18.00 approx Day ends
Tuesday, April 6th
As Day 1, but starting directly with score study etc. at 9.30. Same timings throughout the day.
Wednesday, April 7th
10.00 - 12.00 Each participant to have individual discussion with Colin Metters for approx 30 minutes to discuss the first two days and agree those things to be worked on and thought about over the next three days
Saturday, April 10th
Same format as Day 1 and 2
Sunday, April 11th
Same format as Day 1 and 2. Approx 18.00 course ends.
Monday, April 12th
10.00 - 12.00 Colin Metters will be available for final individual discussions, of up to 30 minutes, with each masterclass participant.
Participants
The course will be limited to four participating conductors to maximise the time available for individual work with Colin Metters. Early application is recommended.
Observers
Observers are welcome to attend the active masterclass days.
Fees (payable by bank transfer)
Active participant: £700
Observer (4 active masterclass days) £200
Observer (per day) £60
Payment details will be sent via e-mail
Other information
- Sessions will take place on the Zoom platform
- Repertoire selections will be sent to participants once accepted onto the 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
