Application
Cascade Conducting Master Class 2019 Application
If you would like to participate in the 2nd annual Cascade Conducting Master Class, please fill in the details requested in the form below for your application to be considered. If you are applying as a full participant, the application deadline is May 1st. 14 full participants will be chosen by May 17th. Auditor applications are due June 1st. Auditors do not need to submit videos or an essay, but are required to include a resume if they are planning to play in the orchestra.
Event Pricing:
Application Fee – $50
Full participant – $1500
Conducting Auditor – $600
Masterclass Auditor – $400
Food – $216 for the week. Lodging (6 nights, Monday-Saturday) – $204
A $300 discount will be given to full participants and a $200 discount will be given to auditors who are chosen to play in the orchestra. Please list your instrument and whether you are interested in playing with the orchestra. Auditors and participants who wish to play in the orchestra will be chosen based on their resume and the needs of the orchestra. Videos or recordings may be asked for.
Being chosen to play in the orchestra is considered beneficial to participants and auditors both financially and musically…
“Having participated in many conducting courses as a young conductor I especially felt the benefit of learning from within the orchestra. Communication skills that develop within the conductor from the perspective of a musician playing in the orchestra give a deep level of understanding and insight into what is needed from the conductor on the podium. Then when you step out of the orchestra onto the podium you have that perspective of the needs of the musicians in the orchestra, the communication necessary, the breathing and inspiration that can be provided from the conductor, preparation and cues that are helpful, or unhelpful and on the list goes endlessly.
When I consider how many great conductors came from seats in the orchestra, I believe the insight from within in the orchestra is a highly valuable part of a conductors training. We highly encourage participants and auditors to submit an instrumental resume as we believe this will enhance the experience in many ways.” ~ Sarah Ioannides
Register for continuing education credits through Pacific Lutheran University here.
Once you have submitted the application form, please pay the $50 registration fee via PayPal or send a check to:
Whidbey Island Waldorf School
Attn: WIWS Finance Manager
PO Box 469
Clinton, WA 98236
Make checks out to BCO/WIWS with “Casade Conducting” in the memo.