NEW! CALLING ASPIRING CONDUCTORS!
This workshop is an opportunity for up to four aspiring young orchestral conductors who want to improve their skills as a conductor and to work with the Singapore Symphony Orchestra.
Participants will work on conducting and rehearsal techniques in the context of a professional setting. In addition there will be an emphasis on accompaniment.
For Whom
You should be a Singapore citizen or PR and should have a music degree or are currently enrolled in a music programme.
When, Where, What
This workshop will be held on 27 March 2019 (10am to 2pm) at the Victoria Concert Hall.
Repertoire:
STRAVINSKY
L’Histoire du Soldat Suite (I. March du soldat) - Chester
ROSSINI
“Una voce poco fa” from The Barber of Seville - Kalmus
CHOPIN
Piano Concerto No. 1 in E minor, Op. 11 (II. Larghetto) - Breitkopf
DEBUSSY
Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun - Kalmus
BEETHOVEN
Symphony No. 1 in C major, Op. 21 - Bärenreiter
How to Apply
To apply for consideration, please submit by 8 March 2019:
Your biography including date of birth, musical background and contact information
Links to recent online video of your conducting in rehearsal or performance within the past year, preferably standard repertoire of contrasting styles. Face-on camera angles preferred.
Please email all application materials to ConductingWorkshop@sso.org.sg
Shortlisted applicants will be notified by 15 March 2019.
Applicants who are not shortlisted may attend as observers.
Please refer all questions about the Conducting Workshop to ConductingWorkshop@sso.org.sg