ABOUT THE COURSE
Orchestra Roster: 9 violins, 3 violas, 3 cellos, 1 double bass, 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 2 horns, 2 trumpets, 1 percussion.
The course will feature the participation of a repertoire pianist.
Contents:
· Theoretical class:
1. Understanding the origin of conducting.
2. Gestural work.
3. Body exercises to avoid tension when conducting.
4. Preparation of the works, prior to rehearsals.
5. How rehearsals are organized.
6. Tips to make the rehearsal more effective.
· Classes with repertoire pianist:
1. Gestural work.
2. Preparation of the course repertoire with a repertoire pianist based on a piano reduction of the symphonic works to be studied.
· Classes with Orchestra:
1. Gestural work based on the orchestral sound.
2. Rehearsals of the course repertoire with the orchestra.
3. Analyzing the functioning of the rehearsals.
· Feedback Sessions:
The students and the professor will share feelings about how the workday has developed and their experience with the orchestra during the rehearsals.
· Closing Concert:
Each active participant will be able to conduct a piece in the closing concert of the course.