GVO Conducting Workshop 2025

The Greenwich Village Orchestra is pleased to announce its first workshop for conductors. Please read on for details…

Key Details

Workshop Dates: May 16, 17, 18, 2025
Location: Manhattan, NY
Application Deadline: March 15, 2025

Repertoire

Beethoven, Symphony No. 7 — complete
Beethoven, Symphony No. 5 — movement 1
Beethoven, Symphony No. 1 — movements 1 & 4

Format

Six three-hour sessions: two sessions with full orchestra, two with small ensemble (string quintet and piano), and two of score study and video analysis.

Each full participant will have a minimum of twenty minutes podium time per orchestra/ensemble session. Full orchestra sessions will be videotaped.

All sessions will be overseen by GVO music director Barbara Yahr. Our final session will be joined by Michael Stern, music director of Orchestra Lumos and the National Repertory Orchestra.

Focus will be conducting technique, score study and rehearsal technique.

How to Apply & Fees

To apply, please pay the application fee and complete the application form using the buttons below by March 15, 2025. You will need to submit a resume and a short video with the form.
A maximum of eight full participants will be announced by April 1, 2025.

Application Fee: $30 (non-refundable)
Full Participant Fee: $1200
Auditor Fee: $200 for entire workshop, or $50 per session

Note that all participants are responsible for arranging their own travel, accommodations and meals.