Autumn 2024
OPEN DAYS
We hold occasional free Open Days where you can meet, conduct, observe and play for your colleagues.
Dates TBA
Level: 0 - 3
Participants: 9 - 12
Podium Time: Flexible, depending on numbers
Accompaniment: Class Ensemble
Repertoire: TBA
Fee: Free
Registration required. Preference given to applicants who can bring an instrument or play piano.
This is a chance to preview a typical LCA class or workshop. We usually start with a brief demonstration and some exercises. Then, all participants can conduct an excerpt of orchestral music accompanied by their colleagues, with guidance and support from John Landor.
WORKSHOPS
Application and payment deadline 2 weeks before any workshop
Three day-long courses of intensive work
Sundays 11am - 6pm
13 Oct • 27 Oct • 10 Nov
6a Foscote Mews, London W9 2HH (Warwick Avenue Underground)
Levels: 1 - 3
Participants: up to 8
Podium Time: 40 minutes (minimum)
Accompaniment: Piano, plus Class Ensemble where appropriate.
Repertoire:
Sun 13 October: Schubert 5 movs 2 & 3, Schubert 8 mov 1, Haydn Surprise mov 2
Sun 27 October: Beethoven Egmont Overture, Schubert 5, Mozart 40.
Sun 10 November: Beethoven Egmont Overture, Schubert 8 mov 2, and for level 3 only: Dvorak 7 any movement.
Please indicate preferences in advance, to be agreed with the Director.
Fee per Workshop: £85, £70 if mutually agreed to play in the Class Ensemble.
Offer: £10 reduction for two or more Workshop/s booked together.
These Workshops are for conductors with at least some basic experience, up to advanced. You will discover ways to enhance your skills and learn new techniques. Each Workshop begins with conducting exercises and demonstrations, followed by individual instruction on the podium. You will gain further insights from observing your colleagues and class discussion. It’s also a great opportunity to network. And of course, the more workshops you attend, the greater the benefit!
MAESTRO LAB PROFESSIONAL WORKSHOP
application deadline 25 October
A great opportunity to refine your skills while leading professional players, as well acquiring video of your conducting for applications or publicity.
Sunday 3 November, 10.30am - 6.00pm
St Stephen's Church Hall,
48 Emperor’s Gate, London SW7 4HJ
Levels: 2 - 3
Participants: 8 maximum
Podium Time Slots: 8 x 40-minute slots. You may apply for more than one slot, if available, charged pro rata.
Accompaniment: Professional ensemble of Flute, 2 Oboes, 2 Bassoons, 2 Horns, 2 1st Violins, 1 2nd Violin, 1 Viola, 1 Cello, 1 Bass.
Repertoire: Schubert 5th Symphony and Mozart 40th Symphony (1st version).
Fee: £360 per 40 minute slot. One-camera video with separate audio is included.
You may divide your time as you like between rehearsing and performing. John Landor will be on hand to assist or guide you, if desired. You may shoot additional video/audio on your own equipment.
A one-hour follow-up session on Zoom with John Landor can be arranged for an additional fee of £50.
EVENING CLASSES
Build a solid foundation for your conducting and
expand your skills with regular classes
Series 1 on Mondays 7.00 - 9.00pm: 30 Sep • 7 Oct • 14 Oct • 21 Oct
Series 2a on Mondays 7.00 - 9.00pm: 28 Oct • 4 Nov • 11 Nov • 18 Nov
Series 2b on Thursdays 6.00 - 8.00pm: 31 Oct • 7 Nov • 14 Nov • 21 Nov
in NW8 or W9
Level: 0 - 2
Participants: up to 8
Podium time: variable
Accompaniment: Class Ensemble
Repertoire: Schubert 'Unfinished' Symphony & 5th Symphony, Haydn 'Surprise' Symphony 2nd Movement & TBA.
Fee:
Per series: £140
The purpose of these classes is to build a solid foundation for your conducting. They will include technique, analysis, discussion on all aspects of conducting, individual podium instruction with the Class Ensemble. You will also learn through observing your colleagues. Each class begins with general conducting exercises which become more specific as they progress.
You can propose preferred movements to work on in advance, agreed with the Director. It is important that you familiarise yourself with all of the repertoire prior to the classes.
Participants who play an instrument to a high enough level are expected to play in the Class Ensemble.
PRIVATE LESSONS
Special offer for Academy Members:
just £55 ph for 4 lessons
One to one tutoring in NW8 or SE13, by arrangement
Bespoke lessons, tailored to your particular needs or interests, where you can develop at your own pace. I can help you with specific pieces, and prepare you for anything from rehearsing school ensembles to full symphony concerts, as well as competitions and auditions.
I offer baton and rehearsal technique, score learning and memorisation, interpretation, early music, contemporary music, choral-orchestral conducting and more.
Fees:
£75 ph for single lessons
£65 ph for 4 lessons booked in advance
FURTHER INFORMATION
MEMBERSHIP
Anyone signed up for any Module in any term is regarded as a Member of Landor Conducting Academy for the duration of that term.
VENUES
All Modules will take place in easily accessible venues in Central London. Applicants may only be notified of specific venues once their application has been accepted.
APPLICATION DEADLINES
Submissions should be received by midnight of the deadline date. Once received, applicants will be informed of the results within a few days, and no more than a week.
LEVELS
These are useful indicators of your current ability and experience and are of course fluid and changeable in consultation with the Director.
Level 0: Beginners. Can take part in group activities and discussion. May have brief podium time, if available and appropriate.
Level 1: Basic conducting ability, thorough knowledge of music theory, able to read full scores.
Level 2: Intermediate conducting ability, experience rehearsing and conducting small to medium ensembles.
Level 3: Advanced conducting ability, extensive experience rehearsing and conducting large ensembles.
Anyone (including non-members) can observe any Module for a small fee, or for free if they play in the Class Ensemble (where applicable).
CLASS ENSEMBLE: If your Module indicates 'Class Ensemble' and you play a relevant instrument to a reasonably high standard, you are required to bring it, with a stand, to play for your colleagues (who will play for you in turn). Pianists may be asked to fill out missing parts. Non-players will be asked to help distribute parts, turn pages for pianists, etc...
REPERTOIRE and PODIUM TIME: to gain the most from your participation, you should familiarise yourself with all the pieces listed in any Module you are attending. Pieces you are conducting should of course be learned thoroughly. While your preferences will be accommodated wherever possible, the final decision rests with the Principal Tutor.
AVAILABILITY: You are required to attend the whole of any session or days you have booked.
VIDEO: You are welcome to video any of your own sessions. In the Modules with orchestra, the Academy will provide you with good quality video.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
CANCELLATIONS: Fees paid are non-refundable and non-transferable. However, if a replacement is found and agreed with the Director, 75% of the fee can be returned. If any part of the course is cancelled by the Academy, refunds will be applied pro rata.
AGE LIMITS
While all Modules are designed for adults 18 years of age or older, younger applicants may exceptionally be considered. If accepted, they must be accompanied at all times by a parent or guardian.
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, CODE OF CONDUCT
The Academy is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment for all members, staff, and visitors. We uphold the principle that everyone should be treated with respect and dignity, regardless of race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic.
We are also committed to fostering a respectful and supportive environment for everyone, and expect all members to adhere to the high standards of behaviour when taking part in our activities.
The Academy reserves the right to take appropriate action in response to unacceptable behaviour of any kind, which may include the withdrawal of participation in Academy activities without refund.
MASTERCLASS
Landor Conducting Academy Masterclass with the Salomon Orchestra, London UK
Directed by John Landor, MA (oxon), ARAM. Based on the principles of Ilya Musin
6 active participants will be selected based on submitted materials, and will be allocated movements from the repertoire below to study, rehearse and perform at an informal concert. They will be expected to bring scores and have a good working knowledge of all the repertoire, so that they can also benefit by observing their colleagues.
Repertoire
Beethoven Egmont Overture • Brahms 2nd Movement from Symphony No 1 • Schubert ‘Unfinished’ Symphony • Dvorak Symphony No 7
Participation Levels
Principals: 150 minutes with orchestra + 120 mins individual instruction on two movements.
Associates: 75 minutes with orchestra + 80 mins individual instruction on one movement.
Video
All orchestra session will be videoed and sent to participants at the end of the course, and may be used by them without restriction. Participants may also video any session for themselves.
Introduction
This masterclass is for conductors who already have considerable experience working with full orchestra, and who are prepared to challenge themselves to gain more mastery.
The teaching is based the principles of the late Ilya Musin, who was Professor of Orchestral Conducting of the Leningrad/St Petersburg Conservatoire. His was a deeply expressive practice, with the emphasis on holding the sound and thus being able to mould it very precisely. It is a highly embodied technique, where the conductor employs their imagination at the deepest levels to support and animate the ever-evolving character, drama, narrative and structure of the music.
John Landor says: “To gain the most from this masterclass, you will need a commitment to challenge yourself, try new approaches and take risks, as true growth can only come about this way. You will be supported throughout by a sympathetic and dedicated teacher, and a friendly and encouraging orchestra! I would strongly advise any prospective applicant to familiarise themselves with Musin’s philosophy of conducting by visiting https://www.ilyamusin.com, reading some of the excellent articles and watching some of his ‘Conducting Lessons’.”
John Landor, was a student of Ilya Musin at the St Petersburg Conservatoire. He also attended the Royal Academy of Music, where he was appointed an Associate in 2001. He was Music Director of London Musical Arts Orchestra, based at St Martin-in-the-Fields, London, for over 30 years, and has enjoyed a rich international conducting career.
The orchestra: The Salomon Orchestra is well-known as London’s finest non-professional orchestra and has worked with conductors such as Sir Simon Rattle and Sir Andrew Davies in the early years of their professional careers. The forces available will be 2222-4230-Timp-86442. Please note that, as a volunteer ensemble, 100% attendance cannot be fully guaranteed.
The Venue
The orchestral sessions and informal performance venue is the Church of the Annunciation, Marble Arch, London W1H 7AH. Other sessions will take place in a studio in central London.
Schedule
Mon 25 Nov 11:00am - 6:00pm Workshop (individual instruction as a class)
Tue 26 Nov 6:45pm - 9:45pm Orchestra
Wed 27 Nov 11:00am - 6:00pm Workshop
Fri 28 Nov 6:45pm - 9:45pm Orchestra
Sat 30 Nov 2:00pm - 5:00pm Orchestra
Sat 30 Nov 6:00pm – 9:00pm Orchestra
Application
Applications will be processed immediately in the order they are received.
Email Us with your: Name • Country of residence • Conducting experience • CV • Links to video of your conducting • List of 3 preferred movements
Fees
(to be paid in full immediately on acceptance)
Principals: GBP 1,250.00 • Associates: GBP 675.00
Terms and Conditions
For Landor Conducting Academy Masterclass 24 – 30 November 2024
Statement below to be signed and dated by accepted participants, and sent by email
I will learn the repertoire I am allocated, familiarise myself with and bring scores of all the repertoire and attend all sessions. Any video material of my conducting may be used for publicity by the organisers. I am over the age of 18 as of the start of the masterclass, I have no medical conditions that would compromise my participation, and I agree to take part at my own risk. I understand that I am responsible for my own travel, accommodation and meals. I will pay any fees due by the deadlines and cover any bank charges. I understand that if any part of the course has to be cancelled because of forces beyond the organisers control, compensation will be limited to a pro rata refund of any cancelled session/s. I accept that fees once paid are non-refundable, unless the organisers can find a suitable replacement, in which case an administration fee of 25% will be deducted. I understand that if my behaviour is deemed unreasonable by the organisers my participation can be terminated immediately without compensation.
I agree to the above terms and conditions
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