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The George Hurst Conductors’ Course

The Art of Choral Direction

Wind Band Conducting

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A Journey through Jazz

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Cappella Chamber Choir

Choral Masterpieces

Communicate through Singing Masterclass for Singers

The Art of Choral Direction

The Art of Song

Masterclass for Singers

The Lighter Side Choral Course


The Wind Band Conducting Course

In association with the BASBWE Education Trust


This internationally recognised course is for conductors at intermediate and advanced levels with an interest in wind repertoire, or a desire to immerse themselves in issues relating to conducting wind and brass instruments. Up to twenty-five students will be accepted as "active" participants.


An integral feature of the week is that all active participants receive podium time with an ensemble each day and a performance opportunity at the end of the week.


Participants will explore the physical language of conducting, score preparation, rehearsal technique and repertoire knowledge. All conducting sessions are filmed by camcorder and students are asked to bring a standard SD memory card to create a record of their work. This will also be used for regular review sessions during the week.


The course runs concurrently with the Wind Ensemble Course and there will be close liaison between the two including the opportunity for selected students to work with that ensemble.