Conductor & Teaching Professional Development

Join us for two jam-packed afternoons with one of Australia’s leading string educators, Loreta Fin AM.
Start your teaching year with some fresh ideas and strategies!

Wednesday 15 January 2024 – Tips and Tricks for taking String Orchestras and running Beginner String Programs.

Thursday 16 January 2024 – Hands on ensemble session (bring your orchestral string instrument!) working with Loreta on six of her works and delving into how she uses them to refine rhythm, pulse, intonation, expression/dynamics, bowing styles and more.

* Week long Conducting Mentoring opportunities are also available 13-18 January. Please contact James Pensini for more information.

Have questions? Contact James Pensini  

One Off Session

  • Number of Sessions:     1
  • Length of Sessions:    90 Minutes
  • Frequency of Sessions:      N/A
  • Number of Participants:    1-5 Participants (Extra participants $25 per person)
  • Online or Face-to-Face:     Either
  • Topics Covered:    Introduction/refinement of the mechanics of Conducting, The SYO approach to Ensemble Music Making
  • Ideal For:     Regional Conservatoriums, Music Departments, Conductors of Community Ensembles, Conductors of School Ensembles

Four Session Package

  • Number of Sessions:     4
  • Length of Sessions:  90 Minutes
  • Frequency of Sessions:    One per school term
  • Number of participants:     1-5 Participants (Extra participants $25 per person)
  • Online or Face-to-Face:    Either
  • Topics Covered:        Introduction/refinement of the mechanics of Conducting, The SYO approach to Ensemble Music Making, Score and Rehearsal Preparation, "Being the Music", Repertoire 101
  • Ideal For:    Regional Conservatoriums, Music Departments, Conductors of Community Ensembles, Conductors of School Ensembles

SYO Conductor Mentoring Program

 

  • Number of Sessions:    12
  • Length of Sessions:    90 Minutes
  • Frequency of Sessions:    One per month
  • Online or Face-to-Face: Either
  • Number of Participants:  For Individuals
  • Topics Covered:    Monthly sessions on any aspect of Conducting/Ensemble Music Making, Ongoing phone/video/email mentoring with SYO Head of Orchestral Training , Shadow SYO Conductor/s at SYO Rehearsals and Concerts,  1 hour of podium time with an SYO Orchestra/Wind Orchestra, Participant in Winter/Summer School Face to Face PD Program, Participant in Conduct an SYO Ensemble PD Day
  • Ideal For: Keen individuals seriously looking to improve their craft as a Conductor

Conduct an SYO Ensemble PD Day

 

  • Number of Sessions:     1
  • Length of Sessions:    5 hours
  • Frequency of Sessions:      N/A
  • Number of Participants:  For Individuals
  • Online or Face-to-Face:    Face-to-Face only
  • Topics Covered:    Introduction/refinement of the mechanics of Conducting, The SYO approach to Ensemble Music Making, Score and Rehearsal Preparation, "Being the Music", 15 minutes of podium time with an SYO Orchestra/Wind Orchestra followed by feedback

Orchestral Musicianship Essentials

Orchestral Music 1900-2000