Orchestral Conducting Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama

Overview

Orchestral Conducting course at Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama gives you the space to really push your artistic boundaries, build strong creative partnerships and successfully prepare yourself for the next step in your musical career.

Overview

• Your specialist training combines a mix of one-to-one and group tuition (which we call ‘principal study’). It includes a conducting technique class involving the study and practice of technique away from the orchestra.
• To support your principal study, you’ll take part in conducting classes, as well as rehearsal analysis tutorials. You’ll have workshops in score-reading, aural training and broader repertoire studies too.
• Our impressive list of tutors includes renowned instrumental and vocal soloists and chamber musicians, distinguished coaches, prominent composers, conductors and creative artists in a range of genres – plus principal players in major orchestras and ensembles. They offer you not only first-rate teaching, but mentorship and networking opportunities as well.
• You’ll get hands-on practical experience, with a range of opportunities to direct College ensembles, orchestral rehearsals and productions, or conduct self-promoted student performances.
• With our programme of study, you can shape your core modules to match your skills and career goals. And with some modules, you’ll have a certain degree of flexibility in the way you’re assessed.
• You’ll also have numerous chances to work with students on your course, as well as those studying on our drama courses. It offers a creative way to enhance your skills and build relationships that can extend far beyond your university years.