Olney Conducting Workshops
Study Days
Studying Beethoven's Ninth Symphony.
Mahler Symphony No 1 in D 'The Titan'
Request a Study Day...
Got a big symphony or a choral date coming up? Desperate to learn more about a big work or a particular composer before you make a programming decision? Got an issue about working with wind players or string players? You can request a Study Day by clicking here to e-mail us or by calling Catherine Rose on 01234 714959. We will advertise it to potential participants and find a suitable date.
Study Days - what are they?
A Study Day brings together a group of people to concentrate on one work or issue from the conductor's perspective.
The idea is to approach a work or an aspect of the conductor's job entirely from the conductor's point of view. It is both a practical and an intellectual exercise. It is not an analysis class, although analysis comes into it. It isn't a conducting lesson, although you will learn a lot about conducting and have a chance to conduct (usually with piano). the experience is very intense and tiring!
Students sometime ask whether they should attend as an observer or participant. Generally speaking, if you are a beginner conductor, it is better to attend as an observer. Although you will not have a chance to conduct, you will gain a great deal of insight and information. However, because of the intensive nature of the day, there is very little opportunity to deal issues of baton technique.
The maximum number of participating students for Study Days is 10. The maximum for other one-day courses will vary. Note: Fees for study days vary because of varying student numbers and costs.
Study Days can take place either at the Olney Centre or at Michael Rose's home (as pictured).
Recent Study Days
Working with Rachel Nicholls on Mahler's 4th Symphony at the Olney Centre.
Study Day 3
This took place onSunday, 22nd June 2008 at the Olney Centre.
Mahler's 4th Symphony
Rehearsed with pianos, assisted by Rachel Nicholls, soprano.
An in-depth exploration of a complex score.
"Michael did a really good combination of moving through, commenting as he went, stopping to discuss detail, and getting us to conduct various bits. I like it when he doesn't 'let us off the hook' and insists on us getting it right." (participant comment)
Study Day 2
This took place on 13th April 2008 at 2, Near Town, Olney.
Accompanying Soloists
With soprano Rachel Nicholls and cellist Julian Metzger.
Repertoire: Elgar Cello Concerto and Strauss Four Last Songs.
Rehearsed with piano accompaniment.
"I had a wonderful, wonderful day." (participant comment)
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