York / OBA Wind Conductors Symposium

26th ANNUAL YORK/OBA Wind Conductors Symposium
Featuring Guest Clinician Dr. Robert Taylor
SYMPOSIUM OVERVIEW
SYMPOSIUM TOPICS
Conducting Gesture and Music-making
Rehearsal Techniques​
​SYMPOSIUM PARTICIPANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO BRING
A conducting baton
A band instrument they are experienced on; delegates are encouraged to perform with the York Wind Symphony during the afternoon conducting masterclass
Scores to follow along during the afternoon conducting masterclass session: (scores available from St. John’s Music toronto@stjohnsmusic.com | 416-785-5000)
Prelude, Siciliano and Rondo – Malcom Arnold (Paynter) – Carl Fischer
Earthscape – David Marlatt – Eighth Note Publications
Dusk – Steven Bryant – Hal Leonard Corp.
Thin Places – Bill Thomas – Eighth Note Publications
In the Forest of the King – Pierre La Plante – Daehn Publications​d
Delegates may indicate an interest in being selected to conduct the York University Wind Symphony and receive feedback during the conducting masterclass sessions by our guest clinician. Delegates interested in conducting must have their own score and baton while all are welcome to bring scores to follow along. Delegates will be notified if they have been selected to conduct by February 7, 2020.
Please contact york.oba.wcs@gmail.com for more information.
WHY ATTEND?
– A workshop session presented by clinician Dr. Robert Taylor
– Rehearsal techniques and repertoire ideas
– St. John’s Music booth
– Opportunity to play with the York University Wind Symphony during the conducting masterclass sessions.
Delegates are encouraged to bring a band instrument on which they are experienced
Network with other teachers!
– Conducting masterclasses – see website for the selected repertoire
SCHEDULE
Registration and time to visit SJM booth
9:00 AM
Clinician Session 1
9:30 AM
10:30 AM – Break
Clinician Schedule 2
10:45 AM
12:00PM – Lunch
Conducting Masterclass & Rehearsal Techniques Part 1
1:00 PM
2:00 PM – Break
Conducting Masterclass & Rehearsal Techniques Part 2
2:15 PM
3:00 PM – Break
Conducting Masterclass & Rehearsal Techniques Part 1
3:15 PM
Final Remarks
4:00 PM
Registration is now closed.

Tickets: https://www.onband.ca/york-oba-wind-conducting.