Application deadline for ACTIVE PARTICIPANTS & AUDITORS: Sunday, 25 April 2021 (23:59 CEST)
The course consists of 8 sessions of about 2.5 hours each.
You can read more about the objectives of the workshop here:
https://www.meta-artists.com/leadership-management-workshop The course targets conductors at the start of their career. It will be conducted by distant learning. Number of active participants will be limited to approx. 12 people, with some additional observers/auditors.
Topics are selected because of their importance during the career of a conductor. The sessions have been designed as starting with an introductory lecture, followed by an interview with the lecturer, highlighting some of the important points. Next will be some exploration with the participants, and finally a question-and-answer session. Occasionally participants will be asked to complete an assignment before the next session. The course will be of an interactive nature, expecting participants to be practically involved, completing some tasks and contributing their own experiences.
Course content (all sessions 5pm-appr. 7.30pm CEST):
1.
What is leadership, what is management. Simon Rattle (Video Interview), Matt Muijen. 28 April
a.
What an experienced conductor wished he had known when he started.
b.
Introduction to this course.
c.
Objectives of participants
d.
Examples of effective leadership.
2.
What is a leader. Andrew McCulloch, Natalja Slobodyreva. 5 May
a.
Leadership Styles.
b.
Personality characteristics of a leader.
c.
What are your strengths as a leader.
3.
Leading people through change. Stuart Bell, Valerie James. 12 May
a.
Principles of change.
b.
Changing culture.
c.
Involving people.
4.
Roles of a leader. Paul Schnabel, Paavo Järvi. 19 May
a.
Being a leader: how to behave.
b.
Leading meetings: achieving good outcomes.
c.
Engaging audiences: how to communicate a message.
5.
How to create projects. Richard Velleman. 26 May
a.
What is your plan.
b.
Preparing a proposal: objectives, targets and budgets.
c.
Finding partners.
d.
Finding donors.
6.
Leading ensembles. Brett Dean, Wolfgang Fink. 2 June
a.
Groups and their characteristics.
b.
Working with the orchestra: allies and adversaries.
c.
Working with music management.
d.
Managing diversity of orchestras: Languages, Cultures and Traditions.
7.
Leading a healthy life: managing stress and anxiety. Alan Cohen. 9 June
a.
Looking after your wellbeing.
b.
Dealing with stress.
c.
Managing depression and anxiety.
d.
Identifying and supporting mental health problems in others.
8.
Leadership in conducting. Jan Schultsz, Albert Schmitt. 16 June
a.
What posts are available in music for conductors.
b.
Leadership required in these positions.
c.
Preparing for auditions.
d.
Role of agencies.
AUDITORS:
- Auditors will be able to listen to all classes, as well as participate in some Q&A.
There is an application fee of 80 EUR. The course/participation fee will be only charged as soon as the participants for the masterclass have been selected and confirmed.
For more detailed information please contact Natalja Slobodyreva
natalja@meta-artists.com at Meta Artists International.
