Core Conductors Program
The Core Conductors program is aimed at conductors who wish to make a career of conducting professional orchestras. Course director, British conductor Christopher Seaman, currently spends several weeks each year in Australia teaching aspiring conductors.
In 2011, conductors Sebastian Lang-Lessing, Johannes Fritzsch, Lutz Koehler, Arvo Volmer and Eckehard Stier join him in the important task of teaching and inspiring the next generation of Australian conductors.
Each mastercourse is tailored specifically, with a mix of orchestral pieces. Most courses include a concerto or a series of arias, so that conductors hone their skills in the important art of accompanying a professional soloist.
Occasionally a course will feature a particular opera, with conductors practising conducting singers and orchestra.
Generally, mastercourse participants will work with professional pianists and ensembles, and, most importantly of all, spend at least one full day working with a full professional symphony orchestra. In 2011 for the first time we will be running a module focusing purely on technique. This will be done with out an orchestra and is compulsory for all new participants to the program.
A video-recorder is used as a teaching device, with hours outside of podium time spend analysing technique, interpretation and communication skills.
All Core Conductors courses are free to participants, who must apply and undergo a rigorous audition process before being accepted. Travel and accommodation are not provided.
Applications for participation in the 2011 Conductor Development Program have now opened. For more information and an application form please download a brochure here
Course Dates 2011
Teacher: Johannes Fritzsch
Location: Brisbane and Caloundra
Dates: 14 February - 20 February 2011
Orchestra: Queensland Symphony Orchestra
Teacher: Sebastian Lang-Lessing
Location: Hobart
Dates: 21 February - 25 February 2011
Orchestra: Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra
Teacher: Sebastian Lang-Lessing
Location: Sydney
Dates: 14 March - 18 March
Orchestra: N/A
Teacher: Eckehard Stier
Location: Auckland, New Zealand
Dates: 28 February - 4 March
Orchestra: Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra
Teacher: Arvo Volmer
Location: Adelaide
Dates: 26 September - 30 Septembe
Orchestra: Adelaide Symphony Orchestra
Teacher: Christopher Seaman
Location: Hobart
Dates: 22 August - 26 August
Orchestra: Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra
Teacher: Christopher Seaman
Location: Auckland, New Zealand
Dates: 12 September - 16 Septembe
Orchestra: Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra
Teacher: Christopher Seaman
Location: Auckland, New Zealand
Dates: 19 September - 23 September
Orchestra: Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra