Conductor/Soloist Workshop
The Boise Baroque Orchestra will present a six-day conductor/soloist workshop to explore repertoire from the 18th Century. Six Conducting fellows and eight soloists will present a concert with the Boise Baroque Orchestra. The festival will take place in Boise, Idaho from June 17 through June 22, 2024. The concert will be videotaped for participants from behind the orchestra as well as from the hall. The workshop will take place at First Presbyterian Church in Downtown Boise – winter home of the Boise Baroque Orchestra.
"I recommend this workshop to any conductor looking to deepen their understanding of listening, leadership, collaboration, musical interpretation, and Classical performance practice. Robert Franz is a gifted and committed teacher with a penchant for pulling the best out of every conductor he works with.” - Jack (Class of 2021/22)
Conductors
Conducting participants will study with Robert Franz, Artistic Director of the Boise Baroque Orchestra and Music Director of the Windsor Symphony Orchestra and the UNCSA Symphony Orchestra. Each fellow will have ample podium time (about 3 hours each) to perform movements from an 18th century symphony as well as a movement of a standard concerto.
Audition Materials
Resume plus two conducting videos of contrasting styles - Baroque/Classical repertoire recommended but not required.
Tuition and Fees
$1,500 - includes video
Food and housing not included
Application deadline: April 26, 2024
To apply: Send letter of recommendation and video links to workshop@boisebaroque.org
Soloists
will have the opportunity to play one movement of a standard 18th Century concerto with the Boise Baroque Orchestra. In addition, students will play side-by-side with their professional counterparts on the second half of the concert. Baroque Bows (for strings) will be available for use during this festival courtesy of the Boise Baroque Orchestra.
Concerto soloist coach is Dr. Bryan Hall, violin professor at Georgia College. String students will work with all faculty/BBO principals throughout the workshop.
Audition Materials
Letter of recommendation from private teacher plus video of 1 or 2 short works
(Baroque/Classical repertoire recommended, but not required)
Tuition and Fees
$900- includes video
Food and housing not included
Application deadline: April 26, 2024
To apply: Send letter of recommendation and video links to workshop@boisebaroque.org
Possible string concerto repertoire for performance at the workshop include:
Violin Repertoire
Mozart Violin Concerti 1,2,4 & 5 + 2 rondos
Bach or Vivaldi Concerti
Viola Repertoire
Stamitz, Telemann, Hoffmeister concerti
Cello Repertoire
Haydn Cello Concerto in C - Boccherini Cello Concerto in B-flat
CPE Bach – Cello Concerto
*NB: Double concertos are also a possibility and encouraged. Ask for more information.
** Woodwind and Brass concertos from the 18th Century will be considered. Send your desired repertoire with your application
Application deadline: April 26, 2024
To apply: Send letter of recommendation and video links to workshop@boisebaroque.org
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