EVDIV 63 - Conducting Opera Intensive

Mark Shapiro
The successful opera conductor needs a well-integrated understanding of singing, staging and orchestral playing as well as detailed score and text preparation and deft hands. This three-day intensive session comprises six three-hour sessions. In the morning, participants meet collectively to discuss and test-drive the repertoire while receiving guidance from the instructor. In the afternoon, each participant will have approximately 10 minutes of podium time with singer(s), pianist, and string quintet. Repertoire will be communicated in advance to registered students and will include selections from standard literature in English, French, German, and Italian. This course is intended for students who can read music fluently and have prior conducting experiences. Participants should expect to sing as well as conduct.

Biography: Mark Shapiro

Those interested in auditing the intensive can register directly for section EVDIV-263-01. Please note that as an auditor, you will not be able to actively participate in the sessions but you will be able to attend all of them. The fee to participate as an auditor is $180.

This course requires an online application to be considered for placement. Application deadline: Monday, May 19 at 5pm ET.

One Section Available | 3 Classes Total | Extension Holiday Schedule

Friday, June 13

Saturday, June 14

Sunday, June 15

10am–5pm ET, with one hour lunch break

In Person Only

Coaching Section

$998 plus $120 guest fee

APPLY ONLINE | (Application Instructions)

Auditor Section
$180