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Initiated by the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra (HKCO) in 2011, the International Conducting Competition for Chinese Music has nurtured many conducting talents over the years. This year, the HKCO will join The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts in organizing the global event to further the objectives of promoting Chinese orchestral music, enhancing artistic exchange and bridging the geographical divide. We aim to offer opportunities for budding conductors through the competition, and to nourish constant development of traditional Chinese music culture through supporting large-scale, modern Chinese music performances. More than 150 entries have been submitted from all over the world including Hong Kong, Mainland China, Taiwan, Japan, Singapore, [...]

Warsaw Wind Ensemble Conducting Competition 2019 is the first edition of the international competition for wind orchestra conductors, which will be held in Warsaw. This is the second such competition in Europe. Its implementation is connected with the growing number of graduates of wind orchestras conducting specialities from all over Europe and the world. The competition is open – it is addressed to all wind-orchestra conductors without age limits. The conductors will conduct renowned Warsaw wind orchestras. They will be judged by a professional jury chaired by Prof. Szymon Kawalla. The competition is organized by the Warsaw Wind Music Association. More [...]

Taking place from July 28-30, 2019, the USM Conducting Workshop will be geared towards individuals conducting professionally for instrumental ensembles, including graduate students, educators leading public school band programs, and directors of community and collegiate wind ensembles. This year, they will be joined by guest artist Eugene Migliaro Corporon, Director of Wind Studies at the University of North Texas. The USM Conducting Workshop offers three tracks of participation which cater to the individual needs of each participant. All tracks will allow participants to engage in enriching rehearsal labs with the Casco Bay Wind Symphony, Professor Corporon, and Professor Townsend. Tracks 1 [...]