The Ninth Annual Cascade Conducting Masterclass
with Sarah Ioannides
University of Puget Sound
June 15-21, 2026.
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The Ninth Annual Cascade Conducting Masterclass
The Application Deadline is March 20th, 2026.
Auditor applications will be accepted until 15 days before the beginning of the Masterclass.
The Application Deadline is March 20th, 2026.
Auditor applications will be accepted until 15 days before the beginning of the Masterclass.
Orchestral Masterclass Information
Orchestral Masterclass Information
About the Orchestral Masterclass
About the Orchestral Masterclass
Cascade Conducting Masterclass offers orchestral conductors a unique & highly diverse array of opportunities , taking place this year June 15th to June 21st, 2026 at the University of Puget Sound.
Led by Artistic Director of Cascade Conducting, Sarah Ioannides, Music Director of Symphony Tacoma as well as the newly appointed Director of Orchestral Activities & Professor of Orchestral Conducting at the College of Fine Arts, Boston University. Additional faculty includes Dr. Zeke Fetrow, Music Director of the Concord Orchestra in addition to guest speakers. Each full participant will receive 90+ minutes of instructional podium time rehearsing the Cascade Conducting Orchestra, led by Symphony Tacoma principal musicians, and the opportunity to work with the Cascade Composers culminating in readings and performances which will be professionally recorded.
Other opportunities include:
One-on-one mentorship sessions with Maestra Ioannides.
Group sessions on baton technique and score study.
Q & A’s with guest speakers covering topics related to the art, business and profession of conducting.
Opportunity to conduct premieres in both rehearsal / performance, written for the Cascade Composers Workshop directed by internationally acclaimed composer, and Dean of the Music School at Julliard, David Serkin Ludwig.
Opportunity to sing alongside Symphony Tacoma Voices and observe choral conducting masterclasses led by Dr. Geoffrey Boers
All podium sessions will be video recorded.
Reduced Lodging will be offered by The University of Puget Sound
LODGING
Suite-style living (Thomas Hall and Trimble Hall), Linen included $74.95
Single Occupancy, with Linen $57.75
Double Occupancy, with Linen $48.30
Single Occupancy, no Linen $43.00
Double Occupancy, no Linen $31.40
Tuition
Tuition
$2500 - Full Participant
$600 - Auditor
Auditor applications will be accepted until 15 days before the beginning of the Masterclass.
Tuition to be submitted upon acceptance only.
More than $10,000 worth of fellowships are available.
Repertoire
Repertoire
Octet for Wind Instruments...............................................................................................I. Stravinsky
Prélude à l'après-midi d’un faune .....................................................................................C. Debussy
Der Zigeunerbaron ...........................................................................................................J. Strauss
Overture no. 2....................................................................................................................L. Farrenc
Symphony no. 2.................................................................................................................P. Tchaikovsky
Tres Danzas Españolas.....................................................................................................E. Granados
Ballade..............................................................................................................................C. Reinecke
Instructor
Instructor
Sarah Ioannides
Sarah Ioannides
Sarah Ioannides has gained recognition as one of the most inspiring and creative conductors of her generation. Now in her eighth season as Music Director of Symphony Tacoma, Sarah is active as a guest conductor internationally she has worked with orchestras such as the Tonkünstler, Orchestre Nationale de Lyon, Bilbao Symphony Orchestra, and Seattle Symphony, she has recorded world premieres with the Royal Philharmonic and most recently with the Malmö Symphony and Nordic Chamber Orchestra with a CD of music by Marie Samuelsson released in 2019.
Application Process
Application Process
STEP 1: REGISTRATION
STEP 1: REGISTRATION
Cascade Conducting Orchestral Masterclass
Cascade Conducting Orchestral Masterclass
If you are applying as a full participant, please do so before the application deadline.
12 Full Participants will be chosen within 15 days following the application deadline.
Auditor applications will be accepted until 15 days before the beginning of the Masterclass.
Auditors do not need to submit videos or an essay.
STEP 2: REGISTRATION FEE
STEP 2: REGISTRATION FEE
STEP 3: TUITION PAYMENT
STEP 3: TUITION PAYMENT
UPON ACCEPTANCE
UPON ACCEPTANCE
Tuition Payment
Tuition Payment
Only upon application approval.
Payment Options: Online or by Check
Payment Options: Online or by Check
Check or Money Order: Choose "Pay by check" option after clicking the "Tuition Payment" button.
Location
Location
Mary Baker Russell Music Building
Mary Baker Russell Music Building
Pacific Lutheran University
Pacific Lutheran University
868 Wheeler St S, Parkland, WA 98444
This Cascade Conducting Masterclass will take place in the Mary Baker Russell Music Building on the beautiful campus of Pacific Lutheran University (PLU).
PLU is generously hosting the event, and is providing reduced room and board for participants of the masterclass.
Meals will be available through the PLU Commons.
For more information or questions concerning lodging, food or the event venue, please contact us.
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