SNYO CONDUCTING SEMINAR WITH PETER STARK

Photo by Emma Smith
 
PETER STARK 
  Professor of Conducting  Royal College of Music, London
  Rehearsal Director  European Union Youth Orchestra
  Principal Guest Conductor  Singapore National Youth Orchestra

Join us at this year's Conducting Seminar with Peter Stark! Discussion sessions are analytical and critical but given within a supportive environment. Peter Stark’s wealth of experience provides a background where each and every participant cannot fail to learn and improve. Participants will go away with a clear idea of how they come across, and how to proceed towards further development in their own surroundings.

Welcome To Apply!

Active Participants – Conductors:
  • We welcome early-career professionals, band directors, choral directors and tertiary students to participate in the conducting seminar. 
  • As there are limited slots, those applying to be Active Participants are to submit a copy of their C.V. along with a video of their conducting to be considered.
  • Those who have been selected as Active Participants will be have the opportunity to conduct an orchestra on the third day of the course.
  • The fee for each conducting participant is $150.
Observers:
  • Music professionals and music students are welcome to observe this seminar at a fee of $60 per person for the entire seminar.
Information on Fees:
  • Fees for Active Participants / Observers will have to be paid by attendees before the event date in order to confirm your participation / attendance slot.
  • Further information on payment details will be sent via email to registered persons after we receive your application via the online sign-up form below.
  • Full time students are eligible to apply for a full waiver of fees upon producing a valid student pass / matriculation card.
 
Venue: SNYO Studios, 80 Bencoolen Street, Level 7, NAFA Tower Block, Singapore 189655

Schedule

All registered Active Participants & Observers should attend the entire programme as scheduled.
Please inform us via email (snyo@sso.org.sg) with ample notice if you are not able to attend all the sessions.
Schedule is subject to change.
 
Tue, 3 Dec 2024, 7pm - 9.30pm (Conducting Seminar)
Wed, 4 Dec 2024, 7pm - 9.30pm (Conducting Seminar)
Thu, 5 Dec 2024, 6.30pm - 9.30pm (Conducting with an Orchestra)

Repertoire for Conducting Seminar

SIBELIUS  Finlandia, Op.26
SIBELIUS  Valse Triste, Op.44 No.1
Digital scores will be sent via email to all selected Active Participants and Observers after the registration closing date.

Sign Up Now

Sign ups are closed. If you are interested in being an Observer for this seminar, kindly let us know via email to snyo@sso.org.sg to be placed on the waiting list.
 
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!   
     Registration Deadline: 9 Nov 2024    
 
 
FAQ: How do I submit my C.V. (and recording) to apply to be an Active Participant?
Please submit your C.V. and recording via email to snyo@sso.org.sg. You can send us your recording in a format of your choice, e.g., as a link to an unlisted YouTube video, via Dropbox, etc.
 
FAQ: Can I register as an Observer if I have not been shortlisted as an Active Participant?
Due to a limited number of slots for Active Participants, we will inform you via email after the registration closing date whether you have been shortlisted to participate in the conducting masterclass. If you have not been shortlisted, you may then proceed to let us know if you would like to take part as an Observer throughout the Conducting Seminar. The fees for Observers will be payable upon confirmation.
 
Please do contact us at snyo@sso.org.sg for any questions, or if you require any further clarification.
 
(Photo: Peter Stark demonstrating on the podium during the masterclass, SNYO Studios, December 2023)
 
(Photo: Participants of the Conducting Seminar with Peter Stark, SNYO Studios, December 2023)