CANFORD

The first BASBWE/Canford Conducting course was held in 1991 following a decision at the Glasgow BASBWE Conference to run a course annually. Since then over 300 students have attended the course at Canford Summer School, which is now held in the beautiful surroundings of Sherborne School in West Dorset.

2nd - 9th August 2009
Faculty:  Tim Reynish, Mark Heron, Russell  Cowieson
The course is for wind band conductors at the intermediate and advanced levels. Up to twenty-five students will be accepted as "active" participants working from two repertoire lists. Lists A and B are for the experienced student whilst list B is for the less experienced student. Observers are also encouraged and will be fully involved in general technique sessions, discussions and playing in the class ensemble, but they will only conduct at the discretion of the tutors.

Canford 2007 Class                                                             Canford 2008 Class

The class will explore conducting techniques, score preparation, rehearsal and training skills. A CD and score library will be available for reference and special emphasis will be placed on extending the knowledge of repertoire at all levels. A DVD recorder will be used to analyse technical requirements and development. The course will run concurrently with the Canford Symphonic Wind Orchestra and there will be close liaison between the two. All participants should bring with them any instruments they play, in order to accommodate ensemble work within the class. (If for any reason you are unable to bring your instrument(s), please let the summer school office know when you enrol.)