EMARSConducting

The EMARS Conducting Masterclass is designed for current and future leaders of wind, string, symphonic or vocal ensembles, as well as individuals interested in gaining a closer understanding of conducting. The blend of individual and group teaching dynamics, featuring trained permanent and guest lecturers, ensures effective knowledge and skill transmission, whether in practical or music-theoretical domains.

The EMARS Conducting Seminar, led by conductor Simon Perčič, continues and builds on the guidelines - new partner orchestras and mentors - set out in previous editions. Additional lecturers or topics will be determined after consultation with registered participants. Among other things, participants will have the opportunity for individual lessons, otherwise it will be mainly organised in groups. In addition to the guidelines given; technique, literature, etc., the seminar will also focus on developing independent reasoned reviews and analyses. The seminar will also include in-depth discussions on repertoire and different psychological approaches to conducting rehearsals. The programme and timetable will be fixed in advance to facilitate the preparation of the individual for the specific date and in order to partner orchestras. Last but not least, special attention will be paid to those who do not yet have conducting experience or an orchestra of their own. In addition to the recommended active participation, passive participation is also available.

EMARSConducting

The number of participants is limited to 10. The programme will run from September 2024 to February 2025. The first two meetings will take place at the Dom sv. Jožefa - Plečnikova ulica 29, 3000 Celje, and the last three at the locations of the individual orchestras; Stična, Mozirje and Maribor. The programme includes a total of seven dates. Two of them are online, the first one at the beginning of January - focused on theory and the final one - evaluation and miscellaneous after the course.



PRICE AND PAYMENT TERMS

The total amount of the EMARS Conducting Training Programme (2024/2025) is € 550. Passive participation in the EMARS Conducting Training Programme (2024/2025) is € 200. 

Send your completed application form by Friday 20 September 2024! 

You will pay for the training programme upon receipt of your invoice. In case of an excused absence, the lesson will be made up individually or in a group (online) by arrangement. We will not refund the amount of the training programme due to your cancellation.

By submitting this application form, I agree that the photographs, audio and video recordings made during the EMARS Conducting will be used exclusively for the archives of the EMARS Cultural and Artistic Association, on the website and social media.

Dates and locations of the 3rd edition of EMARSdirigation (2024/2025)

  1. Meeting - 28. september Demonstration Ensemble; Location: Dom sv. Jožef - Celje
  2. Meeting - 19. oktober guest lecturer composer/conductor; Location: Dom sv. Jožef – Celje
  3. Meeting - 22./ 23. november chamber orchestra and choir; Location: Stična
  4. Online lesson - (scheduled for 5. januar at 20.00
  5. Meeting - 24./ 25. januar (19:00-22:00 / 9:00-12:00) Godba Zgornje Savinjske doline; Location: Mozirje
  6. Meeting - 13. februar (Maribor Conservatory Wind Orchestra; Location: Maribor)
  7. Online lesson - (by individual arrangement, immediately after the seminar)

The published timetable is indicative - minor changes may occur. Overnight accommodation will be available for the 3rd and 4th meetings, which last two days each. Meeting 3 will include a practical session with the orchestra on the first day, and a mainly theoretical and analytical session on the second day. On the 4th session, two sessions will be organised with the above-mentioned wind orchestra. Please note that the first two sessions will focus on an introduction to conducting technique, arranging and analysis, and the preparation of the programme for the last three sessions with our partner orchestras.