Reach for the Baton - Sandbox Sessions
Have you ever wanted to try conducting? Here is your chance!
The Reach for the Baton scheme has been developed to give musicians of ages 14 – 101 (grade 5 and above) the chance to develop their basic conducting skills, and to try those skills out with live musicians in a supportive and collegial atmosphere. During your Sandbox conducting session, guided by Galway conductor Sinead Hayes, you will have a 90 minute group conducting lesson, followed by a session with string quartet.
To participate, read the information pack linked below, fill in the simple form and send us a short video (1 – 2 minutes recorded on your phone) of yourself either playing your instrument or conducting along to a piece of your choice.
Get your application in by Monday 19th December at 6pm and we will be in touch by December 23rd to let you know whether you have a participant or observer place in the workshop.
We can’t wait to help you start your journey of discovery into the wonderful world of conducting!
Why not help us spread the word by printing off our A4 B&W poster for your school/university/orchestra noticeboard.
Workshop Format & Leader:
Sinead Hayes, conductor
Administrative Support & Lead Partner
Katharine MacMághnuis, AMS
Starter Conducting Resources
