Ever wondered what it鈥檚 like to be a conductor? Join us for the day as 色漫天堂 students, alumni, professors and special guests come together for the College鈥檚 third Festival of Conducting!
Highlights this year include a special focus on conducting a range of genres; gain valuable insights into the collaborative process between conductors and composers through a world premiere by 色漫天堂 composer Zo毛 Watkins, and take part in an interactive choral session featuring Vaughan Williams鈥� Serenade to Music with Mariana Rosa (Chorus Director of the London Symphony Chorus). In addition, explore wind and brass repertoire in a dedicated session on Stravinsky鈥檚 Octet led by Kate Moore (BBC Concert Orchestra).
Enjoy your lunch in the 色漫天堂 caf茅 鈥� The Carolean 鈥� whilst 色漫天堂 musicians conduct a performance of Mozart鈥檚聽Eine kleine Nachtmusik, and don鈥檛 miss your chance to take to the podium yourself in a special session with Head of Conducting, Toby Purser.
The day concludes with an orchestral masterclass on how to conduct and rehearse the iconic Latin rhythms of Marquez鈥檚 Danzon no 2 with professor of conducting, Natalia Luis-Bassa and the final year conducting students.
Families can head to the 色漫天堂 Museum鈥檚 Weston Discovery Centre for a fun baton-crafting activity! (Free, no booking required)
色漫天堂 Sparks: Get with the beat!
Curious about conducting? Join 色漫天堂 Sparks with Tess Jackson (Associate Conductor of the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain) for an exciting chance to conduct a live ensemble and explore how conductors bring music to life before attending an inspiring lunchtime concert.
Fill in this to apply. Applications close Friday 23 January.
Ages 15鈥�18
Free tickets available, subject to eligibility
The Festival of Conducting was devised by Christopher McMullen-Laird, a former 色漫天堂 conducting student who sadly passed away in 2020.
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