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The worst conducting advice in the history of the universe

by Kenneth Woods | Jan 10, 2014 | A view from the podium, Nuts and bolts, Study with Ken

Several months ago I was sipping a flat white in a café with a friend and former student who was describing the teaching methods of one of America’s more eminent conducting pedagogues- a gentleman I’ve never met nor observed. Apparently one of his favorite aphorisms...

Call for Applications- Conducting Masterclass with Orchestra of the Swan, May 20th, 2012

by Kenneth Woods | Jan 21, 2012 | Study with Ken

Magicians of the orchestra: revealing the conductor’s art On Sunday 20 May 2012 the Two Rivers Festival (ww.tworiversfestival.co.uk) will present a special day-long workshop at The Bushell Hall, Birkenhead School working with an ensemble of players from the...

Rose City International Conductor’s Workshop Deadline- May 28

by Kenneth Woods | May 28, 2010 | News and Reviews, Study with Ken

Dear Colleagues Just a quick reminder that today is the final application deadline for the 2010 Rose City International Conductor’s Workshop in Portland, Oregon, July 5-11 on the beautiful campus of Concordia University. The musicians of the Rose City Chamber...

Rose City International Conductor’s Workshop- final application phase deadline May 28

by Kenneth Woods | Apr 27, 2010 | Study with Ken

Sixth Annual Rose City International Conductor’s Workshop July 5-11, 2010 The Priority Application deadline has passed for the 2010 Workshop, and with all Priority places full, we now have a select number of positions available for the Final Round of applications,...

6th Rose City International Conductor’s Workshop

by Kenneth Woods | Feb 24, 2010 | News and Reviews, Study with Ken

Rose City Chamber Orchestra announces 6th Annual Rose City International Conductor’s Workshop July 5-11, 2010 Concordia University Portland, Oregon Priority Application Deadline- April 21, 2010 Emerging Artists Program An intense professional workshop for...

2009 Rose City International Conductor’s Workshop Discovery Program

by Kenneth Woods | May 5, 2009 | A view from the podium, News and Reviews, Study with Ken

Rose City International Conductor’s Workshop Discovery Program Welcoming Composers, Instrumentalists, Vocalists, Music Librarians, Undergraduate Conductors, Amateurs, Music Educators, Scholars www.rosecityworkshop.org Priority Application Deadline June 7, 2009 We all...
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