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Conductors

World-class training and performances

Varna International Music Academy (VIMA) offers a unique summer program for conductors in the summer of 2024. The program will take place in the beautiful Veneto region of Northern Italy.

Our Conducting Programs are designed for conductors with moderate to advanced conducting skills. Conducting Fellows study with the conducting faculty and are guaranteed ample daily podium time throughout the workshop. Each fellow will conduct a portion of the repertoire in a public performance.

ONE-WEEK ORCHESTRAL CONDUCTING WORKSHOP

DATES: JULY 3 – 10, 2024
(Arrive on July 2, depart on July 11)
TUITION: $1800
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE!

Conducting participants Inclusions:

  • Daily rehearsal time with a chamber string orchestra and a rehearsal pianist
  • Cumulative daily podium time: 30-60 minutes per conductor (individual lessons with the Maestro with pianist, and chamber string orchestra)
  • Daily sessions addressing conducting technique and detailed score study led by the conducting faculty
  • Conducting Fellows will conduct a portion of the instrumental works at a public performance
  • Video-recording of your podium time during the public performance

Conducting participants Exclusions:

  • 3-star hotel lodging (7-nights lodging in double occupancy), ground transportation (from the hotel to the conservatory once daily and to concerts), and two meals daily (breakfast and dinner): $890 per week.
  • 4-star hotel lodging (7-nights lodging in double occupancy), ground transportation (from the hotel to the conservatory once daily and to concerts), and two meals daily (breakfast and dinner): $1090 per week.