BOSTON
BOSTON CONDUCTING WORKSHOP
Donald Schleicher, June 16-21, 2025
Taught by Maestro Donald Schleicher (Northwestern University) and Dr. Silas Huff (Northern Illinois University), this 6-day intensive course takes place in beautiful Boston, Massachusetts. The course includes 50 minutes of video-recorded podium time with professional musicians, and will focus on artistic music-making, communicating music, and rehearsal technique. The course includes profession of conducting classes and guest lectures from Boston-based conductors and arts leaders. Only 15 active conductors will be accepted (first consideration goes to students who apply by December 1, 2024).
Maestro Donald Schleicher
MAESTRO DONALD SCHLEICHER is Director of Orchestras at Northwestern University's Bienen School of Music, where he conducts the Northwestern University Symphony Orchestra. Previously, he served as Resident Conductor at Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music, Director of Orchestras at the University of Illinois, Music Director and Conductor of the Quad City Symphony Orchestra, and Music Director and Principal Opera Conductor for the Pine Mountain Music Festival...[Learn more]
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Dr. Silas Huff
Director of Orchestras, Northern Illinois University and Conductor of the International Concerto Festival (Czech Republic)...[Learn more]