NYSMF Conducting Program

NOT OFFERED FOR 2013

NYSMF students have the opportunity to be part of the very first NYSMF Conducting Program in 2012. You may join this exciting new offering for no additional fee this summer!

Experienced young conductors will work daily on all aspects of conducting with NYSMF Maestros James Fellenbaum and Charles Schnieder, both of whom have years of conducting orchestras all over the world on their resumes.

In addition, all students may now sign up for Private Conducting Lessons during their time at NYSMF! Private lessons will be in the form of one-on-one, small group, or large group lessons, depending on the amount of conducting experience and student interest. You may sign up for conducting lessons at any time at http://www.NYSMF.org/payment.html#privatelessons.

CONDUCTING PROGRAM CURRICULUM

NYSMF Conducting Program participants will study all of the following and more during this dedicated two-week program this summer:

• Baton Technique
• Ear Training and Sight Singing
• Harmonic Analysis
• Score Study
• Practical matters in Rehearsal Strategies
• Lectures concerning the Conducting Industry

Conducting Students will also play/sing in an ensemble(s), depending on their instrumental/vocal proficiency, and will be placed at the discretion of the NYSMF Conducting and Instrumental Faculty.

DAILY SCHEDULE

Your daily schedule will include all of the following:

Block 1		8:00am		Your choice
Block 2		9:00am		All-NYSMF Choir (required for all students and staff)
Block 3		10:10am		Conducting Technique
Block 4		11:15am		Symphony Orchestra (observation and possible rehearsal experience)
Block 5		1:00pm		Your choice
Block 6		2:00pm		Wind Ensemble (observation and possible rehearsal experience)
Block 7		3:30pm		Symphonic Band (observation and possible rehearsal experience)
Block 8		4:45pm		Chamber Orchestra (observation and possible rehearsal experience)
Block 9		5:45pm		Your choice

PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES

Depending on the proficiency level and concert experience of the Conducting Student, there will be possible opportunities to lead the Symphony Orchestra, Symphonic Band or Wind Ensemble in performance.

The decision of possible concert performance(s) resides solely at the discretion of Maestros Fellenbaum and Schneider, and will be determined by review of the applicant's Resume, Conducting Video (see below), and, upon acceptance as a Conducting Student, an Interview on the campus of Suny-Oneonta during the first weekend of NYSMF 2012.

APPLY TODAY!

To apply to the first ever NYSMF Conducting Program, please submit all of the following ONLINE to application@nysmf.org.

1. Online application to NYSMF
   Be sure to indicate any/all primary or secondary instruments, or voice types
2. Email Resume in PDF format
   Please document all experience, training and education in conducting
3. Two Letters of Recommendation (PDF format)
   You may download and use our standard Teacher Recommendation form.
4. Links to video clips of your conducting performances.
   INSTRUCTIONS FOR VIDEO SUBMISSIONS
   
   • Links must be to easily-accessible websites like YouTube. Do NOT attach video clips to your email.
   • A minimum of 10 minutes of performance video (maximum 30 min)
   • Two or more contrasting works
   • Recommended: rehearsal footage (if possible)
   • Camera placement should be in the rear of the ensemble, so the focus of the camera is on the face/front of the conductor. Be cautious not to place the camera behind horns or percussion, as to obscure the sound.

Printed/mailed applications are also accepted but will seriously delay processing of your application, and are really, really, really NOT recommended.

Good luck on your application, and we look forward to seeing you as a charter member of the NYSMF Conducting Program in 2012!

NYSMF Conducting Program

Maestro
James Fellenbaum

Maestro
Charles Schneider