Summer Programs

June 22—July 31, 2009

The Conductors Institute of the Bard College Conservatory of Music offers a variety of study combinations that allow students to tailor their own programs. For more information about individual programs including application procedures and tuition please click below:

• Visual Score Study/Baton Placement and Body Movement Technique (June 22–26)
• Discovery Program (July 6–17)
• Composer-Conductor Program (July 20 – July 31)
• Conducting Program for Fellows and Colleagues (June 29 – July 24, available as a two week session or as a full four week session.)

Repertoire

Institute repertoire will include:

Week I (June 29 - July 3)

• Bartók (Concerto for Orchestra)
• Beethoven (Symphony No. 8 in F major, Op. 93)
• Berlioz (Symphonie fantastique)
• Brahms (Symphony No. 3 in F major, Op. 90)
• Mahler (Symphony No. 5 in C sharp minor)
• Mozart (Symphony No. 41 in C major, K. 551 "Jupiter"),

Week II (July 6 - July 10)

• Bartók (Concerto for Orchestra)
• Beethoven (Symphony No. 8 in F major, Op. 93)
• Berlioz (Symphonie fantastique)
• Brahms (Symphony No. 3 in F major, Op. 90)
• Mahler (Symphony No. 5 in C sharp minor)
• Mozart (Symphony No. 41 in C major, K. 551 "Jupiter"),

Week III (July 13 -17)

• Bartók (Concerto for Orchestra)
• Berlioz (Symphonie fantastique)
• Mahler (Symphony No. 5 in C sharp minor)
• Ravel (Daphnis and Chloé, Suite No. 2)
• Stravinsky (The Rite of Spring)

Week IV (July 20 - 24)

• Bartók (Concerto for Orchestra)
• Farberman (Diamond Street*)
• Mahler (Symphony No. 5 in C sharp minor)
• Ravel (Daphnis and Chloé, Suite No. 2)
• Stravinsky (The Rite of Spring)

*Scores for Maestro Farberman's opera will be available for purchase at the Institute.

Features and General Information

• Evening Lectures Internationally known scholars, composers, and conductors present regularly scheduled evening lectures.
• Public Concerts Fellows and Colleagues conduct the Institute Orchestra in weekly "pass the baton" concerts.
• Videotaping All conducting sessions are videotaped, in VHS format, for self-assessment and evaluation. Participants are expected to provide blank videotapes, or they may bring their own recording equipment, if digital recording is preferred.
• Scholarships A limited number of merit-based scholarships are available.
• Scores Participants are expected to bring their own scores for Institute repertoire. Scores for works by guest composers will be available for purchase.
• Housing On-campus housing is provided at the following rates: $200 per week for a single room; $150 per person per week for a double room.
• Dining Dining and kitchen facilities are available on campus.
• Refunds No refunds will be issued after the start of the Institute.