Conductors Program
DEADLINE: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2010
The 10th Annual
NATIONAL ARTS CENTRE
CONDUCTORS PROGRAM
Pinchas Zukerman, Artistic Director
Kenneth Kiesler, Director, Conductors Program
June 17 - 29, 2010
Ottawa, Canada
National Arts Centre Orchestra
Pinchas Zukerman, Music Director
Mario Bernardi, Conductor Laureate
Boris Brott, Principal Youth and Family Conductor
Jack Everly, Principal Pops Conductor
Participant Testimonials
“I have been in other conducting programs around the world and I sincerely think that this is the best one. Working with Maestro Kenneth Kiesler combined with the excellent work of l’Orchestre de la francophonie canadienne and the opportunity of conducting the NAC Orchestra make this program a very important experience in my learing process that I will never forget.”
Oriol Sans Arrufat, Conductor participant, 2009
Financial support is available to conductor participants. Canadian conductor participants receive full tuition. International conductor participants receive a partial subsidy.
The Program
The National Arts Centre Conductors Program provides a valuable opportunity in Canada each year for five emerging orchestral conductors to develop under the expert guidance of accomplished orchestra leaders. Director Kenneth Kiesler brings a wealth of experience and insight as a conductor and a mentor of conductors to lead the participants in twelve days of intense workshops and score study. Maestro Pinchas Zukerman, world-renowned soloist, conductor and Music Director of Canada's National Arts Centre Orchestra provides additional guidance. Selected conducting fellows from Canada and abroad will begin 12 days of intensive masterclass style studies with an opening session Thursday afternoon followed by an informal dinner. Professional musicians from l'Orchestre de la francophonie canadienne provide ensembles from string quintet & piano to full orchestral ensembles for the conductors in the sessions.
All conducting sessions are recorded for personal use and review. Selected sessions may be used as the basis for detailed review led by Maestro Kiesler. The 12-day program includes score study led by Maestro Kiesler as well as information sessions with staff, members of the National Arts Centre Orchestra and invited guests.
The program culminates with each conductor having the opportunity to lead Canada’s National Arts Centre Orchestra in rehearsal under the supervision of Maestro Zukerman and Maestro Kiesler. The participants will then conduct the NAC Orchestra in a public concert in Southam Hall of the National Arts Centre.
Acceptance to the program will be based on review of submitted audition materials, level of experience and expressed goals in participating. Those selected in the final round of auditions may be contacted for a live interview with Maestro Kiesler. Conducting Apprentices may attend upon approval of an application and audition. The Director may choose to grant Conducting Apprentices brief podium time.
Faculty
| Maestro Pinchas Zukerman world-renowned soloist and conductor; Music Director of Canada's National Arts Centre Orchestra Biography |
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Maestro Kenneth Kiesler |
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The National Arts Centre
The National Arts Centre is Canada's pre-eminent showcase for the performing arts and the catalyst for the performing arts nationally - nurturing and supporting artists and arts organizations in communities across the country. The NAC is home to the internationally acclaimed National Arts Centre Orchestra, under the direction of Pinchas Zukerman, Music Director.
Vitally important to the National Arts Centre is its ability to strive towards artistic expansion and innovation by recruiting world-class musicians, developing new programs, and using broadband technology to expand our reach across Canada and around the world.
The NAC Orchestra presents a full subscription season at the NAC, and regularly tours to bring its music to audiences across Canada as well as other parts of the world. As part of its artist training activities, the NAC offers the Young Artists Program, the Composers Program the Conductors Program, The Debut Series, NAC Orchestra Bursary Competition, and masterclasses aimed at nurturing young musical talent.
The University of Ottawa
The School of Music at the University of Ottawa generously hosts the NAC Summer Music Institute by placing at the disposal of the participants its excellent facilities at the Perez Music Building including performance venues, studios for ensemble practice and the music library. Students stay at the comfortable New Residence at the University of Ottawa.
The School of Music boasts a team of internationally recognized professors who perform in concert around the globe and publish in leading academic journals. Both undergraduate and graduate programs are tailored to provide students with rigorous training in preparation for an active and successful career in music.
The university's campus is situated in the heart of the nation's capital near the National Arts Centre, the Parliament Buildings, the National Gallery of Canada, the Rideau Centre Shopping Complex and the historic Byward Market. The university and environs offer state-of-the-art athletic facilities for swimming, cycling, hiking and other recreational activities.
Daily Schedule (subject to change)
10:00 - 12:30 conducting session
12:30 - 14:00 lunch
14:00 - 16:30 conducting session
16:30 - 17:30 score study, video review, information sessions as required
18:00 - 19:30 dinner
19:30 - evening sessions
Audition Requirements
Deadline: Monday, February 1, 2010
Applicants must submit 2 copies of a DVD recording of their conducting. Footage should be of the candidate face-on conducting a performance(s) or if necessary, a portion of a rehearsal with no interruption. Footage should show the range of one’s musicianship. Also required is an updated resumé including applicant’s photo, educational and career achievements to be sent by email to cp-pdo@nac-cna.ca and a completed on-line registration form.
Repertoire
Participants must be familiar with the entire repertoire list below and must possess scores for each work.
| Composer |
Work | Edition |
| MENDELSSOHN | Hebrides Overture | Breitkopf & Hartel or Kalmus |
| BEETHOVEN | Symphony No. 9 | Barenreiter for study (NACO uses Breitkopf & Hartel) |
| BRAHMS | Symphony No. 4 | Breitkopf & Hartel or Kalmus |
| PROKOFIEV | Classical Symphony | Reprint of Editions Russe de Musique Such as Boosey & Hawkes, or Dover |
| MOZART | Marriage of Figaro Selected recitatives, arias and ensembles |
Any; consult Barenreiter for study purposes |
Fees (in Canadian Dollars)
$55 non-refundable application fee
$1,500 Conducting Fellow tuition
$350 Conducting Apprentice tuition
Full tuition provided to Canadian Conducting Fellows. 2/3 subsidy available to all International Conducting Fellows.
Fellows and Apprentices will be expected to cover costs of the required repertoire, their own living and travel expenses. Those accepted to the Conductors Program may wish to consider staying at the University of Ottawa New Residence (only a two-minute walk from the Perez Music Building) at a cost of approximately $100/night single occupancy or $50/night double occupancy. Residence prices subject to change without notice. Information provided upon acceptance to the program. Those accepted to the Conductors Program MUST arrive on June 16th to avoid travel delays that could impact the start of the program. The Conductors Program begins mid-afternoon on June 17th.
For further information please contact:
Christy Harris, Manager, Summer Music Institute
NATIONAL ARTS CENTRE
Music Department
53 Elgin Street
Ottawa, Ontario Canada K1P 5W1
Tel: 613-947-7000, ext. 568
Fax: 613-943-1400
Email: charris@nac-cna.ca
Application Process
1. Complete the required on-line application and submit by the deadline date of Monday, February 1, 2010.
2. Forward the required audition materials to be post-marked no later than Monday, February 1, 2010. Those submitting audition materials from outside Canada are urged to use a courier service including brokerage services to ensure efficient cross-border delivery. Applications will not be processed until all audition materials including recordings, resumé and $55 CDN non-refundable application fee, have been received. (See below for details)
3. The main form of communication for this programme is by email. It is the responsibility of the applicant / participant to check email on a regular basis for communications.
Required audition materials - To be post-marked no later than Monday, February 1, 2010.
1. A recent resumé and photo of the applicant sent by email to cp-pdo@nac-cna.ca. Resumés should be attached as a MS Word or plain text document (.doc or .txt). Photos (.jpeg) should not be more than 200k file size.
2. Two copies of a DVD of conducting with the following criteria:
a) images should be of the applicant "face-on" during a performance(s) or if necessary, in rehearsal without interruption. Footage should show the range of one’s musicianship.
b) images should be prefaced on screen with the name of the applicant and musical repertoire if possible.
c) audition recordings must be labeled with: name of applicant, “NAC Conductors Program”, date of recording and list of repertoire.
3. $55 CDN non-refundable application fee payable by cheque (made out to National Arts Centre), Visa, Mastercard, American Express, or International Money Order. The NAC does not guarantee a secure site. Those wishing to pay by credit card may include credit card information in their audition package. Applications will not be processed without receipt by the NAC of the application fee.
Please note: Audition materials become the property of the National Arts Centre.
Mailing address for audition materials:
NAC Conductors Program
Attention: Ms. Christy Harris, Manager, Summer Music Institute
National Arts Centre
Music Department
53 Elgin Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5W1
Canada
