CONDUCTOR'S INSTITUTE 2023
Fellows and Associates Program
 July 9- 21, 2023

Directed by Dr. Donald Portnoy, this program is designed for conductors with moderate to advanced conductor skills. Fellows and Associates study with Dr. Donald Portnoy and other guest conductors and composers. Both Fellows and Associates are guaranteed podium time every day. Fellows work with the Institute ensemble during morning sessions, and Associates work with a chamber orchestra in afternoon sessions. 

Fellows and Associates are required to attend all morning and afternoon conducting sessions and the late afternoon lecture series, which offers invaluable information regarding score reading and interpretation, publicity, concert management, and other subjects pertinent to the conducting profession. Placement is determined by the experience of the applicant. Those interested in applying as a Fellow must submit a video with their application.  

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 Fellows will be featured in a public performance.conducting the institute's symphony orchestra.

Limited to 30 participants —
15 Fellows and 15 Associates.  Auditors will also be accepted.

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At present, all fellow positions have been filled. However, you are welcome to apply as an associate and be placed on the fellows' waitlist. Please note that associates are not responsible for conducting concerts.

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FELLOW AND ASSOCIATE REPERTOIRE

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STRING ORCHESTRA SESSION

Mozart   Divertimento K. 136

Elgar   Serenade Op. 20

Tchaikovsky   Serenade Op. 48

Gordon "Dick" Goodwin   Loose Connection II*

*score available at 51fortepiano@gmail.com

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CHAMBER ORCHESTRA SESSION

Mendelssohn   Symphony No.4, Op.90 A Major (Italian)

Copland   Appalachian Spring (Full orchestra version)

Ravel   Le Tombeau de Couperin

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SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA SESSION

Weber   Der Freischütz Overture

Brahms   Symphony No.4, Op.98 in E minor

Tchaikovsky   Symphony No.2, Op. 17, C minor (Little Russian)

Victoria Bond   Two Scenes From the Atlas of Imaginary Places*

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*For download: https://www.tfront.com/p-509189-two-scenes-from-the-atlas-of-imaginary-places-for-orchestra-download.aspx

For printed score: https://www.tfront.com/p-509188-two-scenes-from-the-atlas-of-imaginary-places-for-orchestra.aspx

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FELLOW & ASSOCIATE TUITION

Fellow    $2,500 
   (+$450 for single occupancy dorm)
Associate    $2,100 
   (+$450 for single occupancy dorm)

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Three work-study scholarships are available for Fellows and Associates- 

Student coordinator

Social media coordinator

Camera and sound assistant

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*Conductors must bring their own scores for use at the Institute.

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