The Art of Conducting

Academy Details

Full Participant

Participants receive a minimum of 45 minutes of podium time with string quintet and piano.
Video review will take place on June 21.

Masterclass:
- Maestro Palmer will conduct a comprehensive masterclass covering essential knowledge for conductors, and addressing any questions participants and auditors may have.
Participate actively in Off-the-Podium sessions, receiving coaching on:
- Brand Development: Cultivate and refine your personal brand as a conductor or musician.
- Marketing and Public Relations: Acquire practical strategies for promoting yourself within the music industry.
- Culminating Activity: Co-hosting a Cocktail Reception: Network and showcase your abilities at a reception for concert donors.

One performance and three partial rehearsals of a masterwork with a 41-piece professional orchestra.

Participants will have the opportunity and ability to record their portion of their participation on 18 & 20 June 2024 (participants are welcome to bring their own recording device.)
The rehearsals and performance will be held in the historic and exquisite setting of the First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta, a venue esteemed for hosting performances by renowned groups such as the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and other distinguished ensembles.

Full participants will receive a certificate of participation signed by the Artistic Director and Executive Director.

Participants receive a minimum of 45 minutes of podium time with string quintet and piano.
Video review will take place on June 21.
Masterclass:
- Maestro Palmer will conduct a comprehensive masterclass covering essential knowledge for conductors, and addressing any questions participants and auditors may have.
Participate actively in Off-the-Podium sessions, receiving coaching on:
- Brand Development: Cultivate and refine your personal brand as a conductor or musician.
- Marketing and Public Relations: Acquire practical strategies for promoting yourself within the music industry.
- Culminating Activity: Co-hosting a Cocktail Reception: Network and showcase your abilities at a reception for concert donors.
- A debriefing of the Cocktail Reception will take place the following afternoon.
Attend and observe all rehearsals and receive free access to the concert.
The rehearsals and performance will be held in the historic and exquisite setting of the First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta, a venue esteemed for hosting performances by renowned groups such as the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and other distinguished ensembles.
Participant will receive a certificate of participation signed by the Artistic Director and Executive Director.

Masterclass:
- Maestro Palmer will conduct a comprehensive masterclass covering essential knowledge for conductors, and addressing any questions participants and auditors may have.
Participate actively in Off-the-Podium sessions, receiving coaching on:
- Brand Development: Cultivate and refine your personal brand as a conductor or musician.
- Marketing and Public Relations: Acquire practical strategies for promoting yourself within the music industry.
- Culminating Activity: Co-hosting a Cocktail Reception: Network and showcase your abilities at a reception for concert donors.
- A debriefing of the Cocktail Reception will take place the following afternoon.
Attend and observe all rehearsals and receive free access to the concert.
The rehearsals and performance will be held in the historic and exquisite setting of the First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta, a venue esteemed for hosting performances by renowned groups such as the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and other distinguished ensembles.

Auditor will receive a certificate of auditing signed by the Artistic Director and Executive Director.