Conducting and Music Teaching Program

Teaching and Performing Through Gestures

The Conducting and Music Teaching Program offers developing young musicians the opportunity to extend their orchestral music education in conducting and musical pedagogy. It provides essential skills and knowledge to help students develop as a musician, teacher, and conductor.

Under the leadership of our Artistic Director and Conductor, Patrick Brennan, the program is delivered in a small, focused group, and includes practical, theoretical, and fun sessions and explores the following topics: 

• How to teach a musical instrument to students using a structured approach
• How to conduct an ensemble using basic conducting techniques
• How to run engaging and productive rehearsals and sectionals
• Mastering the art of practising an instrument at an advanced level
• Developing effective audition techniques
• Planning and delivering musical events and performances
• Participating in masterclasses
• Developing skills in leadership including managing conflict, motivation, giving praise and criticism, communication and problem solving

Ages: Tertiary level and advanced high school students wishing to pursue music at a tertiary level and beyond.  

Patrick Brennan and support staff Diane Gardiner bring many years of diverse training to the course offering a multi-point-of-view technique.  

The Conducting Program is open to members of the CCCM Orchestral Program   
CCCM Alumni are invited to join by application to Patrick Brennan.
 
Term 1: Tuesday 09/02/21- 30/03/21
Time:  6.30-7:30 pm straight after CCYO rehearsal 
Venue: Gosford Presbyterian Church, 14 Young Street, Gosford.  

If you are interested in joining our Conducting and Music Teaching Program please contact the CCCM Admin on 4324 7477 or admin@cccmusic.nsw.edu.au