Conducting Masterclass.

Beyond Borders offers online conducting masterclasses that are unique in the following ways:

1) we address on all of those off-the-podium skills associated with leadership and human relationships;

2) we bring into the sessions orchestral musicians, artist managers, artistic administrators, and other industry professionals to examine the role and skills of a conductor from other perspectives;

3) we are able to utlitize the digital platform in new ways to provide detailed feedback on conducting technique.

Conducting masterclass participants will join all of the sessions in the series, for a complete and in-depth exploration course on conducting.

Sessions will run between February 22 - 28. Details below. (Sessions will run afternoons / evenings, GMT. Specific times will be posted on 8 February. Please note, schedule subject to change.)

The Job.

What does conducting have to do with you? It may be closer than you think. Founder and conductor Rebecca Miller discusses the role of a conductor, what’s involved in the job and the extensive decision-making involved.  

1.5hrs, Monday 22 February

Psyched Out.

The Psychology of the orchestra
In order for any leader to do their job, they must understand the jobs of their team. Founder and conductor Rebecca Miller takes us inside the orchestra and helps us understand how it works.

1.5hrs, Monday 22 February

A Woman in a Man’s World.

Women leaders have particular challenges. Let’s hear from some professionals from within and outside the music industry about their experience in the top job.

1.5hrs, Tuesday 23 February

Each day will finish with an optional networking forum to share ideas and chat more informally. 

Back to the Floor.

The musicians’ viewpoint
In order to understand our job, we need to understand our team, so let’s hear directly from some orchestral musicians. We will be pleased to welcome three renowned orchestral musicians to discuss their perspective.

1.5hrs, Tuesday 23 February

The Network.

A conductor not only works with the onstage team, but has to work within organisations and collaborate with managers and administrators. We will be joined by prominent orchestral administrators and managers to hear what they look for in a conductor.

1.5hrs, Thursday 25 February

Shining a Light.

Gender and racial diversity in classical music.

Despite huge efforts in the industry in recent years, diversity in classical music still has a long way to go. We will be joined by prominent industry professionals for discussion on what still needs doing.

 1.5hrs, Thursday 25 February

Each day will finish with an optional networking forum to share ideas and chat more informally. 

Masterclasses.

Up to six conductors will have the opportunity to participate in a conducting masterclass with Beyond Borders’ Founder and Conductor Rebecca Miller. Masterclasses will use pre-recorded video performances as the basis for one-to-one workshops and discussions about conducting technique. 

2 x 1.5hrs, Sunday 28 February

Wrap Up.

All masterclass participants and the lead tutor(s) will have the opportunity to reflect on the experience of Shining a Light series.

Networking.

We will finish our final day with our last networking forum to share ideas and chat more informally.