Conducting in Practice
Previously our Music Educators Conducting Course, we have re-launched this programme to reflect the wide range of applicants it attracts.
Conducting in Practice is aimed at those working in music education, or training to do so, and is also suitable for those looking for a solid technical grounding who may not yet have sufficient experience for our External Masterclasses.
There are three workshops in October, February, and May, giving the opportunity for structured growth. We begin with Derbyshire County Wind Band, one of the leading youth wind bands in the UK. In February we explore specifics of working with strings, winds, and brass with small ensembles of RNCM students. The May workshop is with orchestras and ensembles from Junior RNCM.
Use is made of our ConductIT online resource and video review of the participants conducting activity takes place during the course.
Key Information
Date: 25 and 26 Oct 2026 (held near Lichfield, Staffordshire); 7 Feb 2027 (RNCM); 7 May 2027 (RNCM)
Cost: £675
Closing date: open until all places filled, early application is encouraged
Repertoire: confirmed after acceptance of place
Ensembles: Derbyshire City and County Youth Wind Band, RNCM ensembles, Junior RNCM Orchestras and Bands
If you have any questions about this course, please email us at [email protected].
Professors
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Mark Heron
Professor and Head of Conducting
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Melvin Tay
Professor in Conducting
Observers
Conducting is unique in that the benefits of watching others being taught can be incredibly helpful to one’s own development. If you are thinking of starting to conduct, observing one of our short courses can be a great first step and the chance to meet and chat with our conducting tutors. We welcome under 18s as observers but do require them to be accompanied by an adult. Cost: £60 per day.
You can register as an observer at any time up to five days before a particular course by completing the observers online form.