Conducting Masterclass
The WVMC Conducting Masterclass, led by renowned conducting pedagogue Maestro Kenneth Kiesler, is a week-long program for advanced conductors wishing to solidify technique and learn how to better convey their musical ideas with a professional orchestra. With only 12 applicants selected, each individual has the opportunity to work closely with Maestro Kiesler and enjoys ample podium time. Participants will attend nine full 3-hour rehearsals and daily score study sessions. Repertoire is selected to be both technically and musically challenging, as well as practical and enjoyable.
The 2012 Conducting Masterclass will begin the evening of Sunday July 22nd and conclude the evening of Saturday, July 28th; Participants are invited to stay through Sunday morning the 29th.
This year Maestro will be focusing strings-only repertoire to be selected from the following works:
- Vaughan-Williams - Fantasia on a Theme of Thomas Tallis
- Tchaikowsky - Serenade for Strings Op. 48
- Boccherini - Night Music of the Streets of Madrid
- Barber - Adagio for Strings
- Bach, J.S. - Orchestral Suite #2 in b (with flute)
Orchestra
The WVMC Orchestra is comprised of young professionals from around the United States. Many of the orchestra members perform as regular members of, or substitute with, major orchestras around the country, including the New York Philharmonic, the Philadelphia Orchestra, Orchestra of St. Luke’s, Boston Symphony, Albany Symphony, Virginia Symphony, St. Louis Symphony, Seattle Symphony, and others.
Rehearsal Recording
All rehearsals and the concert will be recorded in on sd card and on miniDV. Both formats will be available to take home at the conclusion of the Masterclass
Recreation
In addition to program courses, participants have access to all Waterville Valley has to offer, including a fitness center complete with gym, indoor and outdoor pools, whirlpool spas and steamrooms/saunas, great hiking and biking, an ice rink (open skate hours vary), a lake with sand beach, and local bars and restaurants.
Students wishing to audit the program may register do so. Auditors may observe rehearsals and score study sessions but do not receive any podium time. Housing and meals are included; the cost to auditors is $700.
Tuition
The cost of $2500 includes tuition, double occupancy lodging at the NorthStar Inn, unlimited access to the White Mountain Athletic Club, and 3 fantastic buffet-style meals a day prepared by our chef Susan Brunvand.
