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1. Robin 3.3.09 / 9pm

   Hi. I’m very impressed by your blog, by its thoroughness and its up-to-date-ness. I’m a professional conductor, based in the UK. I’d love to know where you are, and if you’re getting any feedback from any of us conductors over this side of the pond. Please send me an email at your leisure, or let me know how I can get hold of you. All good wishes, and keep up the good work, Robin

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   1. conductingmasterclass 3.3.09 / 11pm

      I am based in New York. So far I have not gotten much replies to the blog. I have pretty much been the only person posting new info. I am not sure I will continue with the blog as it seems like no one really cares to share information about masterclasses, job postings and competitions.

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2. Robin 3.4.09 / 9am

   Hey this isn’t true – or if it is, then something needs to change (over here as well as over there). As conductors, at any & every level, we always work alone and it can become very isolated. Plus, despite the internet, it’s tough to find out info about some things (Classes, courses, auditions, competitions) even in your own country, let alone abroad. I for one think you should definitely carry this on, it’s brilliant and VERY helpful. Once my website is up (a few weeks) I’ll put up a link for you too. Let me know if there’s anything I can do to help. Robin

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3. Academic 3.11.09 / 3pm

   You are doing a good job with your blog! A couple of years ago I was hosting a Yahoo group for conducting students at my school and I had also collected a vast amount of links to competitions, auditions and master classes. After a year or so with no positive feedback whatsoever I closed the group… I felt my colleagues thought I’m a bit stupid giving all this info out for free! This profession is full of people with fragile egos and actually many young conductors are afraid of a fair competition… Isn’t that sad! But anyway, a blog like this is a great resource and the freedom of information will even up the unfair competition and inside trading, though ever so slightly. Will recommend to my friends!

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4. conductingmasterclass 3.11.09 / 3pm

   Thanks for the feedback. I have gotten similar comments from my colleagues.I do believe when the info is readily available to all it will unlock opportunities for all.

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5. Alex 3.29.09 / 4pm

   Thank you so much for this blog!! It’s a wonderful resource and so much more thorough than anything else out there (conductor’s guild, asol, musical chairs, etc.)

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   1. conductingmasterclass 3.29.09 / 6pm

      Thank you for your kind note.
      If you would like to post reports from masterclasses you will attend in the future please contact me.
      So far we will have a conductors sending in daily reports from the upcoming Fennell workshop.

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6. Academic 4.7.09 / 5am

   You need to have some other way to tip the blog about new masterclasses etc. except posting comments to the earlier entries. Or maybe I just missed it? Here’s a total news to me, a conducting competition in South Africa! The deadline has passed and it is only for South Africans but interesting info nevertheless:

   http://www.cpo.org.za/competitions.q;jsessionid=C133893C6594E34BEC41E802CB2578EC

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7. conductingmasterclass 4.7.09 / 8am

   I already added you as a contributor. You may need to get a wordpress.com login to post articles. I already posted this back in December 28.
   http://conductingmasterclass.wordpress.com/2008/12/28/len-van-zyl-conductors%E2%80%99-competition-south-africa/

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8. Amanda 4.13.09 / 1pm

   I’m sure I’m missing it but I can’t find your email address anywhere. I’d like to ask you a few questions and potentially post some items but can’t find where to do so. Thanks.

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9. Jason 4.22.09 / 10am

   Good morning,

   My name is Jason and I am a DMA wind conducting student at Arizona State University. Thank you for all of your updates. I will do my best to forward anything I hear/see. Speaking of which, would you be able to post a summer workshop? I have pasted it below (there is a website link). If possible, stress the fact that, currently, the 1 Canadian dollar = 0.81 US.

   Thanks,

   The Canadian Wind Conductors Development Program will be held in Winnipeg from July 17 – 23, 2009. Faculty includes Tim Reynish from England, Dale Lonis, Fraser Linklater, and Jason Caslor. The workshop offers three levels of participation resulting in a certificate. Activities include daily conducting; practicum’s in rehearsal pedagogy, listening skills development, the philosophical, psychological and physical aspects of conducting and score preparation; and professional development and promotion. Students receive podium time in front of a live ensemble. Visit http://www.canadianconductor.ca or contact John at john.balsillie@stjohnsmusic.com (204-975-4305).

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   1. conductingmasterclass 4.22.09 / 11am

      Thanks for the info Jason.
      It is now up on the main page.

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10. Felix 4.27.09 / 4pm

    I have to agree, I just yesterday found this blog, but it is fantastic. It is nice to have all of this information in one place, and nicely presented as well. Thanks.

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11. Gabriel 5.1.09 / 7am

    Thank you so much for this unique and wonderful site.

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12. Lukas 5.5.09 / 4pm

    Hey great site! The Neeme Jarvi academy has changes to an other organisation and an other place! And has a new website http://www.jarviacademy.ee/. I am working for this organisation, but how can this (new) course be added to the list??

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    1. conductingmasterclass 5.5.09 / 4pm

       I have already posted about this at;
       http://conductingmasterclass.wordpress.com/2009/04/08/neeme-jarvi-master-class/

       You can support such postings by donating to the Cornell orchestras or downloading one of the recent concerts at Instantencore.com

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13. Mark Newbanks 5.8.09 / 8am

    You have until Monday, May 11, 2009, to remove your Gustavo Dudamel NY Phil content or it will be referred to his lawyers. Thank you.

    His Management

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14. conductingmasterclass 5.8.09 / 9am

    The video has been removed.

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15. nicola della santina 7.7.09 / 2pm

    maestro Piero Bellugi will be in Rome for a conducting masterclass from the 8 of november to the 15 of november 2009.
    for program and information please use my e-mail

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16. Laurent Houmeau 7.28.09 / 10am

    Hello,

    I’m happy to announce you the launch of Classissima (in January), a collaborative website dedicated to classical music and opera (in English, French, Spanish, Italian and, coming soon, in German). Its point of view ? Internet must serve diversity of classical music and opera (we are not an classical music actor … but a french management consultant company !).

    Take a moment to visit Classissima. You will discover that Classissima’s vocation is to integrate contents, for classic music lovers, giving them access to many resources (news, forums, blogs, websites, videos,…).

    We have chosen your blog for its quality and regular activity. It is presented in the news section (blogs part) : http://www.classissima.com/eng/news/look/03Blogs/

    I hope that you’ll like Classissima. If you think Classissima is a good initiative, feel free to add a simple link from your blog to Classissima. It could help us to gain in visibility … on the huge anglo-saxon web ;-).

    Thank you in advance.

    Best regards,

    Laurent Houmeau

    NB : do not hesitate to give me your feedback on Classissima.

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17. Cory Davis 9.29.09 / 3pm

    Chorus America will hold an A Cappella Conducting Masterclass, January 14-17, 2010, in Houston, Texas. Hosted by the Houston Chamber Choir, this professional training program provides choral conductors with intensive conducting sessions in a cappella repertoire, focused enrichment sessions, interactions with master conductors, and valuable networking forums.

    Podium coaches for the conducting sessions include Marguerite Brooks of Yale University and Robert Sund of Sweden’s Orphei Drängar; special guest Hans Graf of the Houston Symphony and others will present professional development and enrichment sessions. Private coaches include David Hayes of The Philadelphia Singers and Mannes College of Music, Allen Hightower of Sam Houston State University, Charles Hausmann of University of Houston, and Robert Simpson of Houston Chamber Choir.

    Conductors may apply to participate in the Masterclass as Conducting Fellows. The Fellows program is designed for working professionals in the choral field, age 22 or older, preferably holding a position with a chorus or orchestra. Conducting Fellows will lead the Houston Chamber Choir in assigned excerpts from major works of a cappella choral repertoire during podium sessions throughout the Masterclass. Applications for the Fellows program are due October 26, 2009. Eighteen applicants will be selected for the Fellows program; selections will be announced by early November 2009.

    Conductors can also register to participate in the Masterclass as Conducting Associates or Auditors. Conducting Associates attend all conducting and enrichment sessions, two Associates-only enrichment sessions with mentors, and an individual private lesson. Auditors observe all podium and enrichment sessions, and can choose to attend the entire Masterclass or individual days only. Applications for Associate and Auditor positions are due December 18, 2009.

    For more information about the Masterclass and how to apply, visit http://www.chorusamerica.org/masterclass10/index10.cfm or call Jonas Cartano, director of programs, at 202.331.7577 ext. 247. This Conducting Masterclass is supported in part by generous funding from the Houston Arts Alliance, The Brown Foundation, Inc. of Houston, Houston Endowment, Chorus America’s John Alexander Conducting Faculty Chair Endowment, and the National Endowment for the Arts.

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18. Angela de Oliveira 10.16.09 / 3pm

    Bainbridge Chorale seeks a new music director to begin with the Fall 2010 Season. We are looking for an experienced choral conductor with extensive knowlege of the choral repertoire. The job description and application information may be found on the Chorale’s homepage: http://www.bainbridgechorale.org. Applications may be submitted to “info@bainbridgechorale.org”, att: Angela de Oliveira.
    Thank you.

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19. National Symphony Orchestra Taiwan 11.5.09 / 1am

    Proud to Announce Maestro Günther Herbig’s first Conducting Workshop in Asia!!!

    Philharmonia Taiwan is proud to announce The Conducting Workshop with Maestro Günther Herbig that will take place during April 5th to April 11th, 2010. This intense professional workshop is for conductors who are entering or preparing to enter the field. The active participants will have the opportunity to work with Maestro Herbig intensively. Furthermore, the selected participants will have chance to conduct Philharmonia Taiwan, the National Symphony Orchestra in a concert.
    For more information please visit us at http://nso.ntch.edu.tw Contact: Sarah Tu

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20. Markand Thakar 11.9.09 / 11am

    To whom it may concern:

    How would the following information about a conducting workshop be listed on your site?

    Thank you.

    Baltimore Chamber Orchestra conducting workshop with MARKAND THAKAR, January 9-12, 2010

    Up to 10 participants will conduct the internationally acclaimed Baltimore Chamber Orchestra in works by Barber, Mozart and Brahms under the supervision of BCO music director Markand Thakar, co-director of Graduate Conducting (with Gustav Meier) at the Peabody Conservatory.

    One participant will be chosen to conduct Barber’s Adagio for Strings on the Baltimore Chamber Orchestra’s February 14, 2010 concert.

    WORKSHOP FOCUS
    The workshop will focus on the conductor’s role in achieving the most magical musical experience, with special attention to consummate technical control. Each participant will have over 70 minutes total podium time, with all sessions recorded. In addition to orchestra and quintet/piano sessions, the workshop will include daily video review and technique development sessions. Additionally, participants are invited to daily breakfast conversations with Maestro Thakar, covering topics from the practical to the profound.

    REPERTOIRE
    BARBER Adagio for Strings*
    MOZART Divertimento K. 136
    MOZART Symphony no. 36, “Linz”
    BRAHMS Symphony no. 1

    *One participant will be chosen to conduct the Barber Adagio on an upcoming BCO concert

    MARKAND THAKAR is the Charles A. and Carolyn M. Russell Music Director of the Duluth Superior Symphony, music director of the Baltimore Chamber Orchestra, and principal conductor of the Duluth Festival Opera. A student of the legendary Sergiu Celibidache and former assistant conductor of the New York Philharmonic, Thakar is the author of Counterpoint: Fundamentals of Music Making (Yale University Press, 1990) and the forthcoming In Pursuit of Beauty: Looking for the “Harp” Quartet (University of Rochester Press, 2010). For the past 13 seasons he has been co-director (with Gustav Meier) of Graduate Conducting at the Peabody Conservatory.

    Students of Maestros Meier and Thakar at Peabody have won significant conducting positions across North America, including music directorships with the Winnipeg, Eugene, Lubbock, Muncie, Williamsport, Young Musician’s Foundation, Mid-Atlantic, Sioux City, Waterloo-Cedar Falls, Washington-Idaho, and Grande Ronde Symphony Orchestras; staff conducting positions with the orchestras of Philadelphia, Cincinnati, Los Angeles, Dallas, Seattle, Richmond, Winnipeg, Kansas City, Canton, and El Paso; as well as numerous collegiate positions.

    In its 27th season, BALTIMORE CHAMBER ORCHESTRA is Maryland’s premiere small orchestra. Recently lauded by the New York Times for its “warmth and substance,” in 2009 the BCO released two CD’s on the Naxos label, and will be performing a series of five concerts in China. Baltimore Chamber Orchestra is comprised of Baltimore Symphony Orchestra musicians and top area professionals. BCO concerts are reviewed by the Baltimore Sun’s Tim Smith.

    FEES
    Participants – $1250
    Auditors – $300

    CONTACT
    Grant Gilman
    ggmuze@yahoo.com
    (443) 286-2160

    WEBSITE
    http://www.thebco.org/conductingworkshop

    APPLICATION PROCEDURE
    Applications are accepted immediately, and will continue to be accepted until enrollment is filled with qualified applicants. (Interested parties are thus advised to apply sooner rather than later.)

    Please see website for application procedure and more information

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    1. conductingmasterclass 11.9.09 / 11am

       The info is now posted at
       http://conductingmasterclass.wordpress.com/2009/11/09/baltimore-chamber-orchestra-conducting-workshop-with-markand-thakar-january-9-12-2010/

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    2. conductingmasterclass 11.10.09 / 12pm

       I have posted the info on the blog. Good luck on your masterclass. I am glad to offer assistance in spreading the word about the masterclass.

       Would you consider helping students of the Cornell Orchestras on their current fundraising efforts for a service tour to New Orleans?
       http://www.arts.cornell.edu/orchestra/tour.html

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21. National Symphony Orchestra Taiwan 11.9.09 / 10pm

    To Whom it May concern:
    Would you be so kind to help us post the following information about a conducting workshop on you site? Thank you very much.

    Philharmonia Taiwan is proud to announce The Conducting Workshop with Maestro Günther Herbig that will take place during April 5th to April 11th, 2010. This intense professional workshop is for conductors who are entering or preparing to enter the field. The active participants will have the opportunity to work with Maestro Herbig intensively. Furthermore, the selected participants will have chance to conduct Philharmonia Taiwan, the National Symphony Orchestra in a concert.
    PARTICIPANTS

    Active Participant Status
    ․Applicants between the ages of 18 and 32 are eligible to apply for active participation.
    ․Limited to 10 active participants.
    ․Active participants will be invited to the workshop and receive personal coaching with Maestro Herbig on piano reduction sessions.
    ․Among 10 active participants, a few will be further selected into the 2nd stage of the workshop, where the participants will be able to work with NSO and perform in a concert.

    Passive Participant Status
    ․Applicants who have not been selected as active participants may automatically become passive participants.
    ․No age limitation for passive participants.
    ․Limited to 20 passive participants.
    ․Passive participants will observe all rehearsal sessions and join all lectures and discussion forum.

    The only difference between active and passive participants is that active participants will be coached by Maestro Herbig on a one-on-one basis.

    LANGUAGE
    The workshop will be held mainly in English. However, participants may also be coached in German or French in individual sessions upon request.

    SCHEDULE
    April 5 – April 7 9:30-15:00
    First stage- Piano Reduction Sessions
    April 5 & 7 15:00
    Lectures on:
    1. How to Prepare the Score?
    2. Efficient and Engaging Approaches to Rehearsing.
    April 8 – April 10 9:20-12:30
    Second stage- Orchestral Sessions and Rehearsals
    13:30
    Discussion Forum
    April 11 Concert

    FEES

    Application Fee- NTD 1,600 (Equivalent to US $ 50.00 dollars.)
    Active Participant Course Fee- NTD 35,000
    Passive Participant Course Fee- NTD 18,000
    (Course Fee does not include travel and accommodations.)

    10 active participants and up to 20 passive participants will be notified of acceptance on February 15th 2010. The course fees must be paid in full no latter than February 28th. The fees will considered as deposit to obtain the participants spots, the refund can only be made if the withdrawing applicant’s place in the workshop is filled by other applicants. There will be absolutely no refund for any reason after March 10th 2010.

    APPLICATION DEADLINE:
    Application deadline is January 10th, 2010.
    The completed applications form, video and application fee of NTD 1,600.must be postmarked by January 10th, 2010.
    Mailing Address:
    National Symphony Orchestra, Atten: Ms. Sarah Tu.
    National Chiang Kai-Shek Cultural Center 21-1 Chung-Shan S. Rd., Taipei 10048, Taiwan, R.O.C.

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    1. conductingmasterclass 11.10.09 / 12pm

       I have posted the info on the blog.

       Would you consider helping students of the Cornell Orchestras on their current fundraising efforts for a service tour to New Orleans?
       http://www.arts.cornell.edu/orchestra/tour.html

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       1. Prof Michael Dittrich 12.21.09 / 5pm

          http://conductingmasterclass.wordpress.com/2009/04/09/dirigierkurs-wettbewerb-with-michael-dittrich/

          I refer to your blog entry and comment above. The content of the comment to your blog entry is unacceptable. After consultation with my lawyer I want to inform you that it is defamation and legally qualifies as slander and libel.

          You have until Wednesday December 30, 2009 to remove either the entire content or just the comment entry, before I refer this to my lawyer.

          Best regards
          Prof Michael Dittrich
22. Andy Moran 12.9.09 / 1am

    Would you consider posting this to your blog?

    The El Paso Symphony Youth Orchestras (EPSYOs) has been selected as a finalist in the Clorox Clean-Up Power A Bright Future contest through Facebook. Out of nearly 5,000 submissions the EPSYOs is among the top thirty (30) programs moving to the voting phase. The five (5) programs with the most votes will each win a $10,000 grant and a feature in People magazine! Please show your support and vote for us here. You can vote daily through January 17th. We are the only music program nominated for this grant that will be a great help to an excellent program. Please vote today!

    Follow this link to vote: http://apps.facebook.com/brightfuture/causes/4624

    Sincerely,
    Andy Moran
    Music Director, EPSYOs

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23. Prof Michael Dittrich 12.21.09 / 5pm

    http://conductingmasterclass.wordpress.com/2009/04/09/dirigierkurs-wettbewerb-with-michael-dittrich/

    I refer to your blog entry and comment above. The content in the comment of your blog entry is unacceptable. After consultation with my lawyer I want to inform you that it is defamation and legally qualifies as slander and libel.

    You have until Wednesday December 30, 2009 to remove either the entire content or just the comment entry, before I refer this to my lawyer.

    Best regards
    Prof Michael Dittrich

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    1. conductingmasterclass 12.21.09 / 9pm

       The comment is from one of the readers of this blog and not by me.
       I simply stated that your website does not indicate the price of the workshop, how many participants would be accepted, and pointed out there is a lack of schedule of any kind.
       These are information that prospective participants would find valuable when trying to decide whether to take part in your course.

       Nothing I have written is slander or libel.
       I am simply stating facts. I will not censor what the readers of this blog have posted as a comment to each posts, just as I have posted your response.

       If your website would include these information, I would be happy to update the blog post.

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       1. Prof Michael Dittrich 12.22.09 / 8am

          I do not object to the posting of the workshop on your site or your indication regarding the usefulness of more detailed information. Quite on the contrary – the advice you provide is accurate and appropriate.

          However my lawyers and I do not accept the comment of “Maurice” as it legally qualifies as slander and libel. You might have overlooked the nature of the comment, which is why I make you aware of the violation. Since you are the publisher of the site we will hold you responsible and take further action if the comment of “Maurice” is not removed by Wednesday December 30, 2009.

          Best regards
          Prof Michael Dittrich
24. Andy Moran 12.28.09 / 7pm

    Would you consider posting this article to your website?

    http://www.elpasotimes.com/ci_14072409?IADID=Search-www.elpasotimes.com-www.elpasotimes.com

    Sincerely,
    Andy Moran

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    1. conductingmasterclass 12.28.09 / 11pm

       It is up.
       Would you consider donating to the Cornell orchestras’ tour to New Orleans to build houses for Habitat for Humanity?
       Thanks
       Here is the link.
       http://www.arts.cornell.edu/orchestra/tour.html

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       1. Andy 12.28.09 / 11pm

          Absolutely…this blog has been a great reference that I have passed along to many others in the field.

          Andy
25. conductingmasterclass 12.22.09 / 12pm

    I have removes the comment of “Maurice”.
    If you could list the information many are requesting such as price of the workshop, how many participants are accepted and how much podium time is offered and what kind of schedule is kept during the workshop, many would appreciate this kind of information.

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26. Prof Michael Dittrich 12.22.09 / 1pm

    Thank you.

    I will send update information about the course in 2010 as soon as the details are ready to be published.

    In the meanwhile I refer to the website that already includes some of the information. http://www.conducting-course.com/

    Best regards
    Prof Michael Dittrich

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27. conductingmasterclass 12.29.09 / 1am

    Thanks for the donation. My students and I appreciate your support.

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28. Andy 12.29.09 / 2am

    Haven’t seen it on the blog. Is there a delay for posts?

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29. conductingmasterclass 12.30.09 / 1am

    Here is the link to the post. I will leave it in the top position for a while.
    http://conductingmasterclass.wordpress.com/2009/12/30/give-youth-symphonies-a-click-help-them-win-money/

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