Cortona Sessions for New Music
June 28 - July 12, 2015
open to student and emerging composers & performers of any instrument / voice type
CONDUCTING
FELLOWSHIP
The Cortona Sessions Conducting Fellowship will be offered to up to two conductors chosen througha competitive application process. Selected conductors will have the opportunity to lead rehearsals and conduct premiere performances with members of the Cortona Collective and performance participants at the Sessions. In addition, Fellows will work with faculty conductor Jake Wallace on aspects of rehearsing, preparing, collaborating, and commissioning works by living composers. Conductors in attendance will be full participating members of the Sessions, will enjoy all opportunities afforded to participants, including:
• attending all workshops, lectures, and masterclasses during the Sessions
• receive round-trip train tickets to Florence for excursion
• have opportunities to perform, if desired, on their particular instrument
Sessions Conductor
jake wallace
​APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
deadline: February 9, 2015 (email)
eligibility: all conductors age 18 and over
application fee: $25 (paid online via PayPal)
tuition: $1,200USD
includes:
14 nights in Hotel Oasi Neumann w/breakfast
round-trip train to Florence
attendance/participation in all festival events
*the Fellowship includes an $850 reduction in standard tuition rates
additional/supplemental costs​
single room: $300
wine tour: €150 (paid in Cortona - cash preferred)
​application form
Please complete and submit the online application form.​
supplemental materials
In addition to the application form, please submit the following:
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a brief video of your conducting (preferrably of a 20th/21st Century work) - YouTube or digital media please
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please submit an electronic format via email/dropbox
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contact info for a recommendor who can comment on the applicant in both professional and social settings
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list of repertoire conducted in the past 3-4 years
email all supplemental materials to:
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