Directing & Conducting

by Ryo Hasegawa

Coordinated by Siravith Kongbandalsuk

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Description: 

                      ANYBODY IS WELCOMED TO JOIN! (including any instrumentalists, singers, composers, and nonmusicians) As a conductor, the main role usually focus with on-stage part including to conduct the performance and artistic presentation. However, besides of an on-stage part, the other important role of conductor in 21st century is to find the relevance of music with the community and bring positive impact in the most accessible way - creative and collaborative programing as well as organize and manage the project for accomplishment through collaboration and engagement with audience and society. During the project, student will learn about role of conductor as an artistic director in two aspects which include

1) On the podium part (every participant will have an opportunity to conduct the ensemble) - Understanding repertoires - Introduction to conducting technique - Score preparation - Communication with ensemble (Musicians, orchestra etc.)

2) Off the podium part - Programming for what the community needs - Realistic management & organising the project - Budgeting: grants, funding and writing proposal Creating your own project - how to write for grants, proposal, reach out the community, educational programme as conductor Collaboration with musicians outside the class Project based learning - Group works Organising specific programme - Therapy, Marketing and budgeting Public speaking to the audience

               
Required instruments: 

String quintet (2 Violins, Viola, Cello and Piano), 2 pianos

Other instruments are welcomed - Strings, Woodwind, Brass, Percussion, Voice, 

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Participants: Maximum 25 students