Expressive Conducting Workshop I

What is it?

The Expressive Conducting Workshop is will challenge and extend your ability to communicate with your ensemble.

Recorded live in July 2020, the workshop includes activities in score analysis, interpretation, physical movement, rehearsal techniques and career planning. Throughout the workshop you will reflect on your own conducting strengths, challenges and goals to frame and guide your participation.

Who is it for?

This event is for conductors of professional, university, school and community ensembles who are seeking more expression in their music-making.

This workshop is for you, if you want:

• to create more honest, engaging, emotive performances in front of ensembles and audiences
• to take responsibility for your development as a conductor
• to discover and address what is holding you back from being more expressive
• to learn in a creative, playful, non-judgemental environment
• to learn how to make ongoing, achievable improvements in your conducting
• to meaningfully contribute to discussions and activities

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Who is leading the course?

Conductors Ben Northey (Christchurch Symphony Orchestra / Melbourne Symphony Orchestra) and Ingrid Martin (Conducting Artistry) & music careers expert Susan Eldridge (Notable Values) lead 2 days of sessions to connect you to the music, your musicians and your audience. Read more about Ben, Susan & Ingrid below.

How do we get to the heart of the music?
How do we communicate this with our performers and audiences?
What do we need to keep expanding and developing our artistry - both on and off the podium?

We explore these questions and more, through sessions on:

Interpretation - Learn and experience creative approaches to analysis and score study to help you get to the expressive core of the music

Insight - Explore what is holding you back from creating more expressive performances. Reflect on what will move you forward.

Expression - Unlock your most expressive self and communicate openly with clarity and artistry

Ingrid Martin's work as a conductor, clinician and curator is united by her vision to transform lives through the emotive power of music. In demand internationally as a clinician, guest conductor and lecturer, she is renowned for her ability to lead ensembles to deeper, meaningful musical performances. Ingrid is the founder of ConductingArtistry.com, an online learning platform for conductors featuring online courses, resources and a podcast.

As conductors we need self-belief and courage to communicate our musical vision to our ensembles and audiences
How do we develop this elusive and seldom-discussed quality?
What does it mean to show up honestly on the podium?

Benjamin Northey is Chief Conductor of the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra and Principal Conductor in Residence of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. A graduate of the University of Melbourne Conservatorium of Music and Finland’s Sibelius Academy, he is a regular guest conductor with orchestras and opera companies in Australia and the Asia Pacific region.

What does it mean to create a sustainable conducting career?
What are the realities of professional conducting pathways?
How can you best position yourself to succeed when applying for school, community or professional conducting and teaching positions?

In demand as a career coach, Susan Eldridge has mentored over 1,000 performing artists across music, theatre and visual arts including at the Australian National Academy of Music (ANAM), Melbourne Recital Centre, Melbourne Conservatorium of Music (MCM), the National Institute of Dramatic Arts (NIDA) and privately.

Prior to her work in the arts Susan founded a multi-million dollar technology consulting firm delivering solutions to Fortune 500 clients throughout Europe.