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For example, Workbook 1 is 16 bars of Tchaikovsky’s 3 The Rehearsal Studio
Romeo & Juliet to practise beating 4/4 in a legato style.
By the time we get to Workbook 13 it’s a Bach chorale We are creating a series of case studies which will
used a vehicle for demystifying fermatas. Workbook 22 take the form of short documentaries following the
is the waltz from Shostakovich’s Jazz Suite for, well, rehearsal process from beginning to end in a variety
waltzes. Grainger’s Lord Melbourne does the honours of genres: symphony orchestra, chamber orchestra,
for aleatoric music at No. 35. wind band, brass band, choir, contemporary music
ensemble, and classical/ jazz crossover. Some of
Yesterday Sir Mark Elder was giving a masterclass these are with professional ensembles, others are very
on Brahms 1 at the RNCM which made me think of deliberately with students and amateurs.
something from that we should cover. I think that’ll be
No. 46.

Each extract has been arranged into 4 parts. On
screen there will be specially filmed video
demonstrations from three different angles and text
explanations of what to look out for. As well as
viewing online, you will be able to download pdf
files of the score, a piano reduction, and parts in all
common transpositions. So, if what you have available
to you is 4 colleagues or friends who play violin, alto
sax, euphonium and bass guitar you will be able to 4 Library
practise!
A general dumping ground for everything else that
It also turns out that gifs are really good for might be of interest!
demonstrating beat patterns – you can stare at them
for ever and copy until you can do it right! When will it be ready?

Towards the middle of 2021 is the target launch date.
Needless to say, the events of the last 6 months have
had a considerable impact on the project. Many of
the case study recording projects were due to have
been filmed between April and December this year,
so some of these may not be ready by the launch
date. On the flip side, most of the project team has
had a bit more time on their hands what with all our
rehearsals and concerts disappearing. I personally
2 The Careers Office never thought I would get to know so much about
the inner workings of Adobe Premiere Pro!
This is where we will deal with all of the “other stuff”
that is part of the conductor’s job. It will include As an aside, back in March and April, we created a
practical things like advice on rehearsal planning, series of short videos from eminent conductors and
programming, and the way “the business” works - teachers with tips on how to be productive during a
whether that be professional orchestras, amateur lockdown. They are available to watch on the
winds bands, choral societies or whatever. ConductIT YouTube, Facebook and Twitter channels
and here’s hoping they quickly fade into insignificant
There will be information about different study routes, obscurity!
where to find out about masterclasses and courses,
competitions and auditions. Online Event

A central part of this is a series of interviews with If you are reading this before 5th November look
conductors in the early stages of their career talking out for a free online seminar where we’ll be talking
about where and when they studied; what they did about the project and other areas relating to teaching
before becoming a conductor; how they got their conducting online.
career started; challenges they faced; how they got
an agent and much more. We also speak to eminent www.conductIT.eu
conductors in different fields, and those involved in @conductITonline
the management of our business. www.facebook.com/conductITonline

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