ABODA Victoria is proud to launch our Summer Conducting School 2024, with bookings now open!

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The Summer Conducting School will be held 14 – 20 January, 2024 at Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School in Essendon, and all members are invited to become participants in the event.

With lead clinician Dr Robert Taylor (Director of Bands; Chair, Wind Brass & Percussion; Professor, Conducting & Ensembles, University of British Columbia, Canada) the school is our flagship, week-long professional development event aimed at conductors of all levels and experience.

Summer Conducting School will be an exciting week of music making, learning and connection with colleagues from Victoria and around the country.

Registration Types and Pricing

Full Conductor Registration gives participants access to all lectures and tutorials, course notes, study scores, large ensemble conducting podium time, one-to-one video review sessions, small group conducting sessions, lunches and morning/afternoon teas. Includes ABODA Victoria membership to March, 2025

Full Conductor Price: $899

Observer Registration gives participants access to all lectures and tutorials, course notes, study scores, small group sessions, lunches and morning/afternoon teas. Includes ABODA Victoria membership to March, 2025

Observer Price: $599

[Please Note: a previous version of this description contained an error that the early bird conducting price was $699 – this was a mistake. The correct price is $799. We apologise for this mistake]

*Early Bird pricing ends 1 November, 2023*

Member Discount Codes

Current ABODA members have received their discount codes via email. Please contact abodavic@gmail.com for further assistance

Invoices

ABODA Victoria is happy to provide invoices to schools or individuals, or those needing to include a purchase order number. Please book via TryBooking and use the code ABODAINVOICE at checkout. Ticket price will then drop to $0 and an invoice will be issued manually. PO numbers can be emailed through. Spots will only be secured once payment has been made.

Details

ABODA Victoria Summer Conducting School 2024

Venue:
Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School, 17 Leslie Rd Essendon VIC 3040 3-min walk from Essendon Train Station (Craigieburn Line)
5-min walk from 59 Tram, Essendon Station Stop
Ample street and railway parking available

Times

9.00am – 5.30pm all days except Wednesday 17 January (designated rest day, no classes) Course participant dinner on Friday 21 January (optional) at local venue

Accommodation

ABODA Victoria recommends The Sebel, Moonee Ponds for accommodation during the Summer Conducting School. Traveling participants who wish to stay close to the venue can contact The Sebel for direct booking. The Sebel is located centrally and close to shops in Moonee Ponds, only a 3 minute drive, or 10 minute walk from our venue.

Community Players

As always, we welcome the participation of the wider community to join and play in the Summer School Ensemble for afternoon practical conducting sessions. More details out soon, but registration will be essential.

Players are needed for:
Sunday 14 January: 1.30pm – 5.30pm

Monday 15 January: 2.30pm – 5.30pm

Tuesday 16 January: 2.30pm – 5.30pm

Thursday 18 January: 2.30pm – 5.30pm

Friday 19 January: 2.30pm – 5.30pm

Saturday 20 January: 11.00am – 4.00pm

Partners

ABODA Victoria acknowledges the following community partners in helping us present the Summer Conducting School

Fine Music, Hawthorn – finemusiconline.com.au
Yamaha Music Australia – au.yamaha.com

Brolga Music Publishing – brolgamusic.com