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International Conductors Guild - Arkansas Symphony Orchestra
Conductor Workshop
DEADLINE APPROACHING - FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2!!
Monday, October 19 - Friday, October 23, 2026
Little Rock, Arkansas
Join ten conductors for this fantastic conducting experience with the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra and instructors Maestro Geoff Robson, Dr. John Farrer, and Dr. Julius Williams.
Repertoire will include:
Antonin Dvořák - Serenade (for Strings), op. 22, B. 52, E major
Franz Schubert - Symphony No. 5 in B-flat, D. 485
Jessie Montgomery - Strum for string orchestra - (2006, rev. 2012)
We know there are dozens and dozens of conductor workshops available. When you participate in an ICG workshop you can be assured you will receive the best instructor available from experienced, knowledgeable, and open instructors whose only purpose is to help you!
This workshop will be held in the ASO's beautiful, newly built Stella Bolye Smith Music Center and will include a comprehensive week of technique, repertoire discussions, in-depth score study, and career advice and discussions. You will not find a more comprehensive, top-quality, conducting workshop anywhere!
WORKSHOP REQUIREMENTS
All participating conductors must be Members of the International Conductors Guild -
Click here for HOW TO JOIN or RENEW
Regular membership is $120/year, Student membership, $25/year, and Senior membership, $100/year.
All applicants must apply via our Online Application Portal which requires a $40 non-refundable application fee.
APPLICATION DEADLINE IS: Friday, October 2, 2026
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
Monday, October 19, 2026
10:00am - 12:30pm - Group Technique class
12:30pm - 2:00pm - Lunch
2:00pm - 4:30pm - 2 piano session - Schubert
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
10:00am - 12:30pm - Two pianos session - Montgomery
12:30pm - 2:00pm - Lunch
2:00pm - 4:30pm - Two pianos session - Dvořák
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
10:00am - 12:30pm - String quartet session - Montgomery
12:30pm - 2:00pm - Lunch
2:00pm - 4:30pm - String orchestra session - Dvořák/Strum
Thursday, October 22, 2026
10:00am - 12:30pm - Off podium workshop session
2:00pm - 4:30pm - Full Orchestra session - Schubert
Friday, October 23, 2026
1:30pm - 4:00pm - Dress Rehearsal - Full Orchestra - All Repertoire
7:30pm - Concert - Full Orchestra
REPERTOIRE
Antonin Dvořák - Serenade (for Strings), op. 22, B. 52, E major
I. Moderator
II. Tempo di valse
III. Scherzo Viviace
IV. Larghetto
V. Finale: Allegro vivace
Franz Schubert - Symphony No. 5 in B-flat, D. 485
I. Allegro
II. Andante con moto
III. Menuetto: Allego molto
IV. Allegro vivace
Jessie Montgomery - Strum for string orchestra (2006, rev. 2012)
WORKSHOP TUITION
Ten conductors will be selected as active participants for this workshop. Auditors are welcome.
Participating Conductor: $2,650 (USD)
Auditor Conductor: $800 (USD)
Each participant will be responsible for their own travel to and from Little Rock, as well as local transportation, and hotel accommodation. We will provide a list of reasonable hotels and other accomodation to the participants.
APPLY HERE
If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact
Jan Wilson, Executive Director, at the International Conductors Guild:
[email protected]
(202) 643-4791 |
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Last Edited On: 09/29/2026 12:58:09 PM By International Conductors Guild Admin |
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