School of Music
Conducting Symposium

International Wind Conducting Symposium - UPDATED 4/26

Helsinki, Finland
June 13 - 20, 2011

Primary symposium leaders Peter Ettrup Larsen and Paula Holcomb.

The Sibelius Academy of Helsinki, Finland and the State University of New York at Fredonia are co-hosting the International Wind Conducting Symposium at the Sibelius Academy in June 2011. Join clinicians Peter Ettrup Larsen and Paula Holcomb as you observe and conduct in master classes and concert settings with the outstanding Finnish Guard Band and musicians from the Sibelius Academy. Immerse in the glorious Finnish Culture as you study conducting technique, rehearsal techniques, repertoire, baton technique, and score study. Masterworks and new compositions will be studied, prepared, and conducted. Podium time will be with the Finnish Guard Band and musicians from the Sibelius Academy. Graduate credit available.

Schedule:
View the symposium itinerary below.

Registration Options:
Register through the Office of International Studies, scroll down to "Apply Now" (no audition required).

Non-US students may sign up as Conductor/Participants for zero credit hours or may choose to register at SUNY Fredonia for 3 or 6 graduate credit hours.

All conductor/participants and graduate students will receive equal podium time.

Note: Registration does not include any travel, housing or meals. We have provided a worksheet to help plan for these expenses.

DVDs will be made of the final rehearsal with the Finnish Military band, all podium time and the final concert in Savonlinna.

Questions?

Contact Mary Hills at the International Education Center 716-673-3451 or mary.hills@fredonia.edu.