Future courses
CIAC Online Summer Masterclass with Jac Van Steen
August 3rd - August 7th, 2020
Due to COVID-19 we have decided to offer an intensive online masterclass for conductors with Maestro Jac Van Steen. The sessions will be held on Zoom and will follow a similar format to Maestro Van Steen's classes at the Royal Conservatoire of The Hague. Additional sessions will be provided by Richard Wigley (Chief Executive, Ulster Orchestra) and Jonathan Mann (Artistic Director, Cardiff International Academy of Conducting). The course is most suitable for:
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, JULY 17TH. APPLY HERE
Active Places
There are ten places available. Participants will be split into groups of 5.
You will receive 9 hours of tuition from Jac Van Steen and an additional four hours of sessions from the rest of the faculty. All sessions are compulsory. During the week you will also be assigned study/homework tasks by Maestro Van Steen. At the end of the course you will receive a certificate of completion.
Repertoire
Dvorak, Holoubek (The Wild Dove), Opus 110
Sessions
JVS - Score Analysis, Interpretation and Tradition
JVS - Repertoire Knowledge
JVS - Orchestration from the conductors perspective
RW - Orchestral Programming
JM - The Conductor as Entrepreneur post COVID-19
Fee
£90 payable by bank transfer or PayPal
Other information
Provisional Timetable (Dutch time)
Monday August 3rd
3 hour session with JVS (morning or afternoon time tbc)
Tuesday August 4th
3 Hour session with JVS (morning or afternoon time tbc)
Wednesday August 5th
2 Hour Session with JM (morning)
2 Hour Session with RW (afternoon)
Thursday August 6th
Study/Homework day
Friday August 7th
3 hour session with JVS (morning or afternoon time tbc)
August 3rd - August 7th, 2020
Due to COVID-19 we have decided to offer an intensive online masterclass for conductors with Maestro Jac Van Steen. The sessions will be held on Zoom and will follow a similar format to Maestro Van Steen's classes at the Royal Conservatoire of The Hague. Additional sessions will be provided by Richard Wigley (Chief Executive, Ulster Orchestra) and Jonathan Mann (Artistic Director, Cardiff International Academy of Conducting). The course is most suitable for:
- Young conductors studying a masters in conducting
- Emerging professional conductors who recently finished their formal studies
- Professional orchestral musicians who are interested in conducting and wanting to study conducting further
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, JULY 17TH. APPLY HERE
Active Places
There are ten places available. Participants will be split into groups of 5.
You will receive 9 hours of tuition from Jac Van Steen and an additional four hours of sessions from the rest of the faculty. All sessions are compulsory. During the week you will also be assigned study/homework tasks by Maestro Van Steen. At the end of the course you will receive a certificate of completion.
Repertoire
Dvorak, Holoubek (The Wild Dove), Opus 110
Sessions
JVS - Score Analysis, Interpretation and Tradition
JVS - Repertoire Knowledge
JVS - Orchestration from the conductors perspective
RW - Orchestral Programming
JM - The Conductor as Entrepreneur post COVID-19
Fee
£90 payable by bank transfer or PayPal
Other information
- Sessions will take place on the Zoom platform.
- Owning music notation software will be useful but not essential
- The Dvorak, Holoubek score can be found on ISMLP
Provisional Timetable (Dutch time)
Monday August 3rd
3 hour session with JVS (morning or afternoon time tbc)
Tuesday August 4th
3 Hour session with JVS (morning or afternoon time tbc)
Wednesday August 5th
2 Hour Session with JM (morning)
2 Hour Session with RW (afternoon)
Thursday August 6th
Study/Homework day
Friday August 7th
3 hour session with JVS (morning or afternoon time tbc)
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
