The 2^nd Annual Michael Palmer International Conducting Workshop 2008 ♦ 25~29 June, 2008 ♦ Atlanta, Georgia, US With the New Atlanta Philharmonic, the Atlanta Sinfonia, At the New Atlanta Conservatory
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The 2^nd Annual

Michael Palmer

International Conducting Workshop

25~29 June, 2008 / New Atlanta Conservatory

The Michael Palmer International Conducting Workshop 2008 will be held with the New Atlanta

Philharmonic at the New Atlanta Conservatory in historical Atlanta, Georgia, US in June 25- 29,

2008.

This workshop offers a rigorous course for advanced conductors completing their studies or

those already in the early stages of their careers; as well as younger conductors,

advanced instrumentalists and music educators.

They will have a chance to work with two pianos, the Atlanta Sinfonia (AS) and

the New Atlanta Philharmonic Orchestra (NAPO).

The best conductor of the workshop will be invited as a guest conductor with the NAPO

or AS in the next following season

.

There is NO AGE LIMIT.

The course language is English. If you do not speak English, please let us know.

  The course is open to all levels of participants and auditors from student conductors to

professionals.

  Gain experience and understanding of works from the Classical to Twentieth Century

repertoire.

  The beat - What works? What doesn't?
  Score Analysis focused towards conductors
  Develop score memorization skill.
  Develop collaboration skills between orchestra and conductor on the podium
  Hold progressive rehearsals with two pianos, a chamber ensemble and the New Atlanta

Philharmonic Orchestra.
  Build interactive educational conductorship skills.

  After the course, each participant, whether active or auditor, will receive a certificate of

Participation signed by the Maestro, Michael Palmer.

Applications are currently being accepted for the Michael Palmer International Conducting

Workshop 2008. The deadline for priority consideration is June 6, 2008.

Course

This workshop offers a rigorous course for advanced conductors completing their studies

or those already in the early stages of their careers; as well as younger conductors,

advanced instrumentalists and music educators. They will have a chance to work with

two pianos, the Atlanta Sinfonia (AS, a chamber ensemble) and the New Atlanta Philharmonic

Orchestra (NAPO).

This workshop is designed to include: Conductor Course, Master Course, Professional Course

and Auditor.

Enrollments will be limited to a total of 15 conductors and all participants conduct the entire

repertoire and work with two pianos (all courses), a chamber ensemble (master course) and

the New Atlanta Philharmonic Orchestra (professional course)

All conducting sessions are video taped. DVDs of each session are available to review and

keep on the same day.

The classes include sessions in score study, physical movement, career development and

relax- technique.

Instructor

Maestro Michael Palmer (Music Director of the Bellingham Music Festival)

Associate Instructor

Mr. Eugene Lee (Music Director of the New Atlanta Philharmonic)

Repertoires

· Beethoven Symphony #3 in Eb Major "Eroica"

· Brahms Symphony #2 in D Major

· Debussy Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun

· Copland Appalachian Spring (Original 13 instrument version)

· Prokofiev Violin Concerto #2 in G minor

· Sibelius Violin Concerto

* Movements or entire works can be chosen by applicants.

Tuition and Fees

	Conductor Course	Master Course	Professional Course	Auditor
In US	$799	$1,799	$2,899	$449
Out of US	$1,699*	$2,699*	$3,799 *	$1,399*

*Including hotel, breakfast, dinner, and transportation(between hotel and school)

· Application fee : $100(non-refundable)

· For the 6mm video recording: the 6mm digital video tape (mini DV) PROVIDED BY APPLICANTS.

For Applying

Applications are currently being accepted for the Michael Palmer International Conducting

Workshop 2008. The deadline for priority consideration is June 6, 2008 (valid

through deadline).

(Download for application)