Orchestral Conducting - Advanced

Orchestral Conducting - Advanced

This intensive two-week program offers university conductors and young professionals (minimum age 18) a personalized pedagogical approach in a collaborative context.

The conductors of the 21^st Century are called upon to be versatile, to be citizens of the world: open, curious, respectful of works and traditions but also of the musicians who surround them. Thus, they will be able to find their own voice to inspire the groups of musicians with whom they work and their audiences.

Scores analysis, style, technique and gestural approaches, body language, rehearsal techniques and communication are some of the main topics covered throughout the session.

To adequately train young conductors, works from the symphonic repertoire covering different styles and eras will be worked on, including Canadian works. The exact titles, opus and editions will be communicated to the students at the time of their admission.

GUEST ARTISTS

• Masterclass
  Yannick Nézet-Séguin and Kensho Watanabe
  
  
• Pianists
  Jennifer Bourdages and Sandra Murray
  
  
• Collaborative quartet
  String quartet formed of professional orchestra musicians
  
  
• Leadership coach
  Jane Booth

The program consists of:

• Daily rehearsals with collaborating musicians of the ADFC
  
  
• Rehearsals with National Arts Centre Orchestra during the first week
  
  
• Rehearsals with Orchestre Métropolitain during the second week
  
  
• Leadership workshops and coachings with Jane Booth, Director of Guildhall Ignite

• Conferences, classes, and themed workshops

Up to five (5) candidates demonstrating an exceptional level of preparation and skill during the program will have the opportunity to conduct a work with National Arts Centre Orchestra or Orchestre Métropolitain, during the various concerts presented as part of the International Festival of Domaine Forget de Charlevoix.  

REPERTOIRE

More repertoire to be confirmed shortly

BEETHOVEN
Symphony No.6 in F major, op. 68, "Pastoral"

ELGAR
Enigma Variations, op. 36

APPLying FOR ADMISSION

Complete all steps of the online application form, pay the registration fee (CAD $95), and provide the audition materiel by February 1, 2027.

All applications are automatically eligible for the scholarship program. For all details concerning scholarships and financial aid: click here.

AUDITION MATERIAL

• Two (2) works* of your choice
  - Works of contrasting characters, styles, and periods
  - Recent recordings from the past 12 months
  - Total minimum length of audition material of 15 minutes
  
  
• Current biography and résumé (CV) including all conducting experience
  
  
• Profile picture

*Please upload two (2) separate videos for the two (2) individual works; public or unlisted YouTube, Vimeo or DropBox links or any other link directly accessible without a password and clearly labeled. Recordings should be recent (less than 12 months).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

If you would like more information about the academy or the registration process, please consult the FAQ page or the student services manager: Félix Gauthier.

ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE

• Arrival: Sunday, July 18, 2027, between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. (classes begin on Monday, July 19, 2027)
  
  
• Departure: Sunday, August 1, 2027, 9 a.m.

All transportation is the student’s responsibility.

For more the details, visit the regularly updated Transport page.

RATES (INCLUDING ROOM, BOARD AND TUITION)

SESSION FROM july 18 TO august 1, 2027

CAD $5,058

PAYMENT INFORMATION

1st instalment (50% of session fees) : To confirm and reserve your place in the program, a first non-refundable instalment covering half of your tuition fees is required within seven (7) days following the reception of your invoice. 

Second instalment (remaining balance): Due no later than May 1st, 2027.

CANCELLATION / REFUND

Le Domaine Forget de Charlevoix reserves the right to cancel any program if circumstances demand it. All fees already paid will then be reimbursed. Registration fees are non-refundable.

Cancellation / refund policy:

1st instalment (50% of session fees): payable within seven (7) days following the reception of your invoice.

N.B.: This first payment is used to confirm and reserve your place in the program and is non-refundable.

2nd instalment (remaining balance):  refund of the full 2^nd instalment if your participation is cancelled at least six (6) weeks before the beginning of the session.

If you cancel your participation for any reason other than medical (doctor’s note required) within six (6) weeks or less before the beginning of the session: no refund issued.

THE PROGRAM ALSO INCLUDES

• Participation in Academy student concerts or "Domaine on the Road" series in chamber music or as a soloist
  
  
• Video Recording of the student concerts in the concert hall
  
  
• Free access to Domaine Forget International Festival concerts during the program (Restrictions may apply for certain concerts)
  
  
• Official attestation of participation to the program
  
  
• Access to all Academy classes and activities during the program
  
  
• Student activities such as bonfire, sports activities, tourist outings, movies, yoga etc.
  
  
• Individual practice huts and spaces situated on the enchanting site in the middle of nature
  
  
• Three meals a day in the Joseph-Rouleau pavilion
  
  
• Double occupancy lodging