6th BIENNIAL UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI`I CONDUCTOR'S WORKSHOP
POSTPONED to 2022
More information to come
Previous 2019, 5th Biennial workshop information
Registration now open, reserve your spot!
Improve your conducting technique, develop effective rehearsal strategies, and discuss score study, rehearsal planning, movement, and more with our outstanding faculty. Designed for instrumental conductors at all levels & experiences, our UH Conducting Workshop will help you become a more expressive and knowledgeable conductor.
CONDUCTING LABS
Participants will conduct and rehearse the UH Chamber Winds / Wind Ensemble, guided and assisted by our conducting faculty. Each participant will receive extensive podium time and specific feedback tailored to their specific needs. Movement, conducting technique, rehearsal strategies, and score study will all be addressed.
DISCUSSION SESSIONS
Daily discussion sessions on Baton Technique, Score Study, Rehearsal Techniques, Rehearsal Planning, and more, in informal meetings with our conducting faculty.
CONDUCTING LABS
Participants will conduct and rehearse the UH Chamber Winds / Wind Ensemble, guided and assisted by our conducting faculty. Each participant will receive extensive podium time and specific feedback tailored to their specific needs. Movement, conducting technique, rehearsal strategies, and score study will all be addressed.
DISCUSSION SESSIONS
Daily discussion sessions on Baton Technique, Score Study, Rehearsal Techniques, Rehearsal Planning, and more, in informal meetings with our conducting faculty.
REPERTOIRE
Our 2019 repertoire (tentative): Chamber: Jacob, Old Wine in New Bottles, movts. 1 & 2 Mozart, Serenade in c minor, movts. 1 & 2 Full band: Holst, Second Suite in F, all movts. Lauridsen/Reynolds, O Magnum Mysterium Milhaud, Suite Française, all movts. Vaughan Williams, Flourish SCHEDULE
Schedule is tentative and subject to change.
MONDAY, JUNE 10 10-11:30am Discussion 1 – Introduction to Gesture (inst/choral) 11:30am Lunch 1:00-4:15pm Conducting/Rehearsing Lab 1 (chamber) 4:30-5:15pm Reflections TUESDAY, JUNE 11 9:30am-12pm Conducting/Rehearsing Lab 2 (chamber) 12:00pm Lunch 1:30-4:15pm Conducting/Rehearsing Lab 3 (full band) 4:30-5:15pm Reflections WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12 9:30-10:45am Discussion 2 – Score Study 11am-12:15pm Discussion 3 – Rehearsal Techniques 12:15pm Lunch 1:45-3pm Discussion 4 – Windows to the Soul 3:15-4:30pm Discussion 5 – Literature: Seeking an Informed POV 4:30-5:15pm Reflections THURSDAY, JUNE 13 9:30am-12pm Conducting/Rehearsing Lab 4 (full band) 12:00pm Lunch 1:30-4:15pm Conducting/Rehearsing Lab 5 (full band) 4:30-5:15pm Reflections FRIDAY, JUNE 14 9-11:30am One-on-One sessions w/ faculty 11:30am Lunch 1:00-4:15pm Conducting/Rehearsing Lab 6 (full band) 4:30-5:30pm Closing Discussion, Reflections 6pm Closing Dinner REGISTRATION
There are two tracks available, Participant & Observer. Participants will attend all sessions and conduct the UH Chamber Winds / Wind Ensemble each day of the workshop. This track is recommended for conductors with a bachelor's degree in music and at least one year of teaching experience. In order to give all conductors adequate & meaningful podium time, a maximum of twelve Participants will be accepted, and will be handled on the basis of completed registration form/fees. Observers will attend all sessions but will not conduct the ensembles. This track is recommended for musicians at all levels of experience. Observer registration is not limited. Participant fee: $ 450 Observer fee: $ 350 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER! This fee does not include meals, parking, etc.. Participants/Observers are strongly encouraged to carpool.
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