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.
- January 15 & 16 2025
- 3.30pm - 5.30pm
- Santa Sabina Library Strathfield
* 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
