ABOUT THE COURSE
The 3rd ‘Ajuntament de Guadassuar’ Wind Band Conducting Course and Competition will take place from September 8 to 11, 2026, in Guadassuar, Valencia, jointly organized by the City Council and the Societat Unió Musical ‘Sta. Cecília’. This specialized training program focuses on conducting wind ensembles, allowing participants to explore, deepen, and refine their technical, interpretive, and analytical skills within the band music sphere.
Instruction will be led by conducting professors Pablo Marqués Mestre and Rafa García Vidal, who will guide students through theoretical topics such as conducting technique, rehearsal planning, and band instrumentation. Practical sessions will be conducted with a Harmoniemusik ensemble and the Society’s Symphonic Band, offering a real-world conducting experience with professional-level groups.
Active participation is limited to eight students; should the number of applicants exceed available spots, selection will be based on CV and video submissions. All active participants are required to take part in the conducting competition. The winner will receive a €500 cash prize and an invitation to conduct a portion of an official concert by the Societat Unió Musical ‘Sta. Cecília’ de Guadassuar during the 2027 season.