With conductor

Michael Zaugg

At the UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA

August 17 to 26, 2012

Application deadline April 16 , 2012

Click here for the 2012 application brochure.

THE EXPERIENCE
The Conductor Training Programme is an intensive 10-day course for emerging young conductors offering training and experience with some of Canada’s finest choral leaders. This year, participants will work under internationally renowned master conductor Michael Zaugg as part of the prestigious Ontario Youth Choir programme at the University of Ottawa from August 17 to 26, 2012.

Successful applicants will observe all choir rehearsals, conduct in masterclass, participate in individual lessons, and mentor with conductor Michael Zaugg. The development of practical skills is an important part of the programme and participants will have the opportunity of working with the choir in rehearsal as well as in performance in a special Conductor's Night. Participants will stay in residence with the Ontario Youth Choir and travel with the group during its tour.

Applicants must have completed their undergraduate music degree or equivalent and have received conductor training as part of their education. Two conductors will be accepted.

THE COMMITMENT
Each conductor’s responsibilities include studying and learning the scores before arriving in Ottawa and working with others to make the OYC experience a valuable one for all. The fee of $575.00 includes accommodation, meals, conducting lessons, and masterclasses. Conductors are responsible for their travel costs to and from OYC.

THE APPLICATION
To apply, please complete this form and send it, a CV outlining conducting experience and education , a letter of recommendation, a list of repertoire conducted, and a brief video explaining why you wish to participate in this programme with the application fee of $20 to the Choirs Ontario office by April 16, 2012. Acceptance letters will be mailed in May, 2012.

APPLICATION DETAILS
Interested applicants must be current members of Choirs Ontario. Candidates should submit an application package that includes:

• Letter of application outlining qualifications for and interest in the training programme; also indicate voice type and piano proficiency (if applicable)
• CV outlining choral conducting experience and education
• List of repertoire conducted
• One letter of recommendation
• $20 application fee
• A DVD recording:
  a) 5 minutes of conducting footage
     -  with choir (church, school or community ) of at least 12 members
     -  one or two selections that represent his or her best work in a rehearsal setting
  b) up to 5 minutes of candidate explaining interest and desire to participate in the programme, and what he or she hopes to gain from it, if selected

Applications must be post-marked by April 16, 2012