2021 International Conductors Guild Virtual Conference Saturday, May 8, 2021 Sunday, May 9, 2021 All are encouraged to join us - ICG Membership is NOT REQUIRED! All registrants will receive a Zoom link on May 7 to enable you
to join the Virtual Conference on Saturday and/or Sunday.
Saturday, May, 8 2021 - Innovation, Equity, Inclusion 10:45 am - 11:00 am EST
11:00 am - 12:00 pm EST Assistant Conductors - What DO they do? The work of Assistant Conductors is often shrouded in mystery! What do they do?
Join Dr. Wilbur Lin, Assistant Conductor of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and ICG Board Member, as he talks with some of today's busiest conductors - the Assistants! Dr. Wilbur Lin - Host
Dr. Chia-Hsuan Lin - Associate Conductor, Richmond Symphony Dr. Ian Passmore - former Assistant Conductor, Omaha Symphony Mr. John Lidfors - former Assistant Conductor, Bochum Symphony Orchestra & Philharmonic Choir Ms. Kalena Bovell - Assistant Conductor, Memphis Symphony Orchestra 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm EST Pathway to Performance - Conductor James Rose Dr. Robert Whalen and Dr. Julie Sorensen are joined by British Conductor, James Rose, for a Following on from this, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra were seeking
a disabled artist with whom they could apply to the Arts Council’s Change Makers fund. James responded to their call proposing that he work with them as a trainee conductor. Three years on, he is now founding conductor of BSO Resound;
the world’s first disabled-led ensemble embedded in a mainstream orchestra run by Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra (BSO). This included partnership work with National Open Youth Orchestra. Equally, James is also the first conductor globally who conducts using a baton attached to his glasses. The International Conductors Guild is very proud of Mr. Rose for sharing his journey with our delegates.
12:40 pm - 1:00 pm EST 1:00 pm - 2:20 pm EST The Guild is pleased to open this panel discussion, led by 2:30 pm - 3:50 pm EST Inside the Composer's Studio with
In 2016, Augusta Read Thomas founded the University of Chicago’s Center for Contemporary Composition, which is a dynamic, collaborative, and interdisciplinary environment for the creation, performance and study of new music and for the advancement of the careers of emerging and established composers, performers, and scholars. Distinguished by its formation within an uncompromising, relentlessly searching, and ceaselessly innovative scholarly environment, which celebrates excellence and presents new possibilities for intellectual dialogue, the Center comprises ten integrated entities: annual concert series featuring the Grossman Ensemble, CHIME, visiting ensembles, distinguished guest composers, performances, recordings, research, student-led projects, workshops and postdoctoral fellowships.
Not only is Thomas one of the most active composers in the world, but she is a long-standing, exemplary citizen with an extensive history of being deeply committed to her community. She is the former Chairperson for the American Music Center; Vice President for Music, The American Academy of Arts and Letters; and Member of the Conseil Musical de la Foundation Prince Pierre de Monaco.
In February 2015, music critic Edward Reichel wrote, "Augusta Read Thomas has secured for herself a permanent place in the pantheon of American composers of the 20th and 21st centuries. She is without question one of the best and most important composers that this country has today. Her music has substance and depth and a sense of purpose. She has a lot to say and she knows how to say it — and say it in a way that is intelligent yet appealing and sophisticated."
4:00 pm - 5:20 pm EST
Sunday, May 9, 2021
Innovation, Equity, Inclusion
11:30 am - 12:30 pm EST Conducting Opera Sunday begins with a conversation with Dr. Elizabeth Askren, Founder and Artistic
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm EST
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EST The International Conductors Guild welcomes
Most of you have heard about the Dallas Symphony Orchestra's very recent
performances with musicians from the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra. Maestro Luisi was instrumental in putting together this wonderful collaboration between Dallas and the MET. Most importantly, this wasn't a one-off performance. The Luisi-led ensemble performed numerous concerts, chamber concerts and more, in the Dallas area in various churches and other venues giving the musicians and ensemble even more chance to work together. What did they perform? Maestro Luisi will share that with us, but you can also read more about this milestone collaboration, here. Welcome Maestro Luisi!
2:30 pm - 3:50 pm EST Innovation for Change in Philadelphia Leading institutions in the Philadelphia area are making great gains
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm CONDUCTOR CONNECTION Spend a few minutes with your colleagues to tell us how you are Be sure to give everyone a chance to speak. Thank you!
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