Date: 29 Aug 2015 (Saturday)
Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm (Lunch is from 12:30pm – 1:30pm and is self-catering)
Venue: The Republic Polytechnic Cultural Centre, Woodlands, Singapore (Internal venue TBC)
Band-in-Attendance: Republic Polytechnic Wind Symphony Alumni
Capacity: Maximum 10 candidates
Conducting Tutor: Muhamad Yusri Bin Mohamed Ali (www.muhamadyusri.wordpress.com)
Workshop Fee: Free
Course description:
Participants will be exposed to the different ways of conducting chosen repertoire and share in ideas of music making and podium leadership. Participants will also be exposed to the importance of good posture while conducting on the podium and effective non-verbal communication.
Course Repertoire:
(A) Choose a movement from the following:
1. English Folk Song Suite by Ralph Vaughan Williams
2. Irish Tune from County Derry by Percy Aldridge Grainger
3. Danceries by Kenneth Hesketh
(B) One choice piece that is 5-6 mins in duration. (Grade 3-4)
1. Choice piece must be informed to the organizer by 1 Jul 2015.
2. If the piece is not available in RPWS library, candidate must provide the music score to the band for prep by 1 Aug 2015.
Proceedings:
1. Each candidate will be given 15 minutes before and after lunch to work on list A and B. Total duration per candidate is 30 minutes for the workshop.
2. Candidates must arrive at the venue no later than 9:45am on the day itself for registration.
Application procedure:
1. Please submit a written request to Muhamad Yusri at mbmayusri@hotmail.com by 1 Jul 2015 with the following:
a. Resume detailing conducting experience
b. Repertoire choices
c. Links to any videos showcasing conducting
2. Successful candidates will be contacted no later than 15 Jul 2015.
Closing:
I look forward to your participation and musical sharing. There is an unlimited number for auditors. You may attend and watch the proceedings for free too. Thank you and best regards,
Muhamad Yusri
some examples of past sessions:
Muhamad Yusri 
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