Future courses
THIRD INTERNATIONAL VIRTUAL CONDUCTING MASTERCLASS WITH COLIN METTERS
SEPTEMBER 1/2/3 AND SEPTEMBER 6/7, 2021
Application deadline: Friday, August 20th, 2021: APPLY HERE
On reflection, the experience of our 2nd Virtual Conducting Masterclass has shown that, contrary to what one might expect to be major obstacles for a conducting masterclass - namely, the "virtual " nature of the whole process: conducting in silence, plus analysis, tuition and demonstration, - this medium actually proved to be no obstacle at all, but extremely potent and effective when in the experienced hands of Colin Metters. We encourage you to apply for this wonderful opportunity!
Endorsements from participants:
"Colin Metters' pedagogy interconnects intellectual rigour with emotional honesty. With an unflinching eye, Metters guides, interrogates assumptions, demands musical integrity and challenges the student to turn up the volume on their own imagination."
"Colin's approach to a phenomenon of orchestral sound converts a "disadvantage" of a virtual conducting course into a deeply personal, multi-dimensional experience of creating your independent inside hearings and transforming them into a "sounding conducting."
Course Description
The course is structured across a period of seven days as follows:
Days 1, 2 and 3: active masterclass days. Three days of intensive individual and group study (as outlined below)
Days 4 and 5: Two days individual work on everything so far covered.
Days 6 and 7: active masterclass days: Two final days of intensive individual and group study.
- Each active masterclass day will begin with group discussion centring on preparatory score study; potential orchestral/musical problems; issues of balance, rehearsal technique, aspects of orchestral training and orchestra/conductor psychology.
- Central to days 1 & 2 and 6 & 7 will be two sessions of "virtual" conducting per participant 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 members of the class. All members of the class will observe the conducting sessions of other participants.
Repertoire
Mandatory for all participants:
Stravinsky, Firebird Suite (1919 version)
Tschaikovsky, Violin Concerto, 1st movement only (with virtual soloist)
Additional own choice repertoire:
Elgar, Chanson de Matin or Chanson de Nuit
Tschaikovsky, Symphony no. 4, 2nd and 3rd movements only
Schedule
Day 1 : Wednesday September 1st
9.00 Set-up and zoom check. Welcome and introductions.
Outline of masterclass.
9.30 First session. Score study/group discussion (as outlined above) plus preparation for the one-to-one conducting sessions.
11.00 BREAK
11.15 - 13.15 Individual conducting sessions. 4 x 25 mins - all participants observing.
13.15 LUNCH
14.15 - 16-15 Individual conducting sessions as above
16.15 BREAK
16.30 Reconvene for debriefing, discussion and analysis of the day. Set out intentions for the following day. 18.00/18.30 Day ends
Day 2: Thursday, September 2nd
As Monday 7th but starting with score study at 9.00; then same timings throughout the day.
Day 3: Friday, September 3rd
10.00 Further in-depth score study and analysis resulting from the conducting sessions in days 1 and 2.
13.00 BREAK
13.30 - 15.30 Individual one-to-one discussions with Colin Metters to cover any further questions and agree those things to be worked on for days 4 and 5.
BREAK
16.00 - 18.30: Q & A session with observers. All observers are invited to take part in a group Q & A session. For observers who have signed up for the whole masterclass there will also be the opportunity for a 15 minute one-to-one conducting session with Colin Metters following the general discussion. Active participants are welcome to become observers for this session.
18.30 approx Day ends
Day 4: Saturday, September 4th
Private work/study.
Day 5: Sunday, September 5th
Private work/study
Day 6: Monday, September 6th
As Day 2.
Day 7: Tuesday, September 7th
As Day 2.
Day 8: Wednesday, September 8th
10.00 - 12.00 Colin Metters will be available for individual discussion of up to 30 minutes with each active participant to discuss the masterclass and any further aspects of their work.
Participants
The Masterclass will be limited to four active participants to maximise the time available for individual work with Colin Metters. Early application is recommended.
Observers
Observers are welcome to observe all active masterclass days. For those observers who sign up for the full 5 days there will be the opportunity to receive a 15 minute conducting session with Colin Metters, as outlined above.
Fees (payable by bank transfer)
Active participant: £750
Observer (5 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
SEPTEMBER 1/2/3 AND SEPTEMBER 6/7, 2021
Application deadline: Friday, August 20th, 2021: APPLY HERE
On reflection, the experience of our 2nd Virtual Conducting Masterclass has shown that, contrary to what one might expect to be major obstacles for a conducting masterclass - namely, the "virtual " nature of the whole process: conducting in silence, plus analysis, tuition and demonstration, - this medium actually proved to be no obstacle at all, but extremely potent and effective when in the experienced hands of Colin Metters. We encourage you to apply for this wonderful opportunity!
Endorsements from participants:
"Colin Metters' pedagogy interconnects intellectual rigour with emotional honesty. With an unflinching eye, Metters guides, interrogates assumptions, demands musical integrity and challenges the student to turn up the volume on their own imagination."
"Colin's approach to a phenomenon of orchestral sound converts a "disadvantage" of a virtual conducting course into a deeply personal, multi-dimensional experience of creating your independent inside hearings and transforming them into a "sounding conducting."
Course Description
The course is structured across a period of seven days as follows:
Days 1, 2 and 3: active masterclass days. Three days of intensive individual and group study (as outlined below)
Days 4 and 5: Two days individual work on everything so far covered.
Days 6 and 7: active masterclass days: Two final days of intensive individual and group study.
- Each active masterclass day will begin with group discussion centring on preparatory score study; potential orchestral/musical problems; issues of balance, rehearsal technique, aspects of orchestral training and orchestra/conductor psychology.
- Central to days 1 & 2 and 6 & 7 will be two sessions of "virtual" conducting per participant 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 members of the class. All members of the class will observe the conducting sessions of other participants.
Repertoire
Mandatory for all participants:
Stravinsky, Firebird Suite (1919 version)
Tschaikovsky, Violin Concerto, 1st movement only (with virtual soloist)
Additional own choice repertoire:
Elgar, Chanson de Matin or Chanson de Nuit
Tschaikovsky, Symphony no. 4, 2nd and 3rd movements only
Schedule
Day 1 : Wednesday September 1st
9.00 Set-up and zoom check. Welcome and introductions.
Outline of masterclass.
9.30 First session. Score study/group discussion (as outlined above) plus preparation for the one-to-one conducting sessions.
11.00 BREAK
11.15 - 13.15 Individual conducting sessions. 4 x 25 mins - all participants observing.
13.15 LUNCH
14.15 - 16-15 Individual conducting sessions as above
16.15 BREAK
16.30 Reconvene for debriefing, discussion and analysis of the day. Set out intentions for the following day. 18.00/18.30 Day ends
Day 2: Thursday, September 2nd
As Monday 7th but starting with score study at 9.00; then same timings throughout the day.
Day 3: Friday, September 3rd
10.00 Further in-depth score study and analysis resulting from the conducting sessions in days 1 and 2.
13.00 BREAK
13.30 - 15.30 Individual one-to-one discussions with Colin Metters to cover any further questions and agree those things to be worked on for days 4 and 5.
BREAK
16.00 - 18.30: Q & A session with observers. All observers are invited to take part in a group Q & A session. For observers who have signed up for the whole masterclass there will also be the opportunity for a 15 minute one-to-one conducting session with Colin Metters following the general discussion. Active participants are welcome to become observers for this session.
18.30 approx Day ends
Day 4: Saturday, September 4th
Private work/study.
Day 5: Sunday, September 5th
Private work/study
Day 6: Monday, September 6th
As Day 2.
Day 7: Tuesday, September 7th
As Day 2.
Day 8: Wednesday, September 8th
10.00 - 12.00 Colin Metters will be available for individual discussion of up to 30 minutes with each active participant to discuss the masterclass and any further aspects of their work.
Participants
The Masterclass will be limited to four active participants to maximise the time available for individual work with Colin Metters. Early application is recommended.
Observers
Observers are welcome to observe all active masterclass days. For those observers who sign up for the full 5 days there will be the opportunity to receive a 15 minute conducting session with Colin Metters, as outlined above.
Fees (payable by bank transfer)
Active participant: £750
Observer (5 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
