At International Conducting Workshops, conductors can strengthen their practical skills through focused work with the orchestra and on the podium.
Our conducting workshops range from small intensive sessions to larger orchestral workshops. Each workshop helps develop rehearsal skills, score preparation, musical interpretation, and communication with musicians.
Work with experienced tutors and professional orchestras provides valuable podium experience and supports further professional development. Send in your application and join one of our upcoming workshops.
In Europe, masterclass is a more traditional term, especially in conservatories, festivals and professional music programmes. It often puts more emphasis on individual guidance, interpretation, musical style and work with an experienced conductor or professor.
In practice, the difference is often quite small. Many programmes include the same elements: rehearsals, podium time, score preparation, individual feedback and work with a professional orchestra. In the end, the content and quality matter more than the name.
Upcoming conducting Workshops
Maestro Martin Sieghart & The West Bohemian Symphony Orchestra
November 23–27, 2026Read MoreMaestro Charles Olivieri-Munroe & West Bohemian Symphony Orchestra
1 - 5 February, 2027Read MoreMaestro Rüdiger Bohn & Prague Philharmonia
13–19 February, 2027Read MoreMaestro Martin Sieghart & the Orchestra of the North Bohemian Opera & Ballet Theatre
February 28–March 5, 2027Read MoreDifference Between Workshop and Masterclass
In the United States, the word workshop is often used for practical, hands-on training. It usually means active work: rehearsing, studying scores, spending time on the podium, trying different approaches and receiving direct feedback.In Europe, masterclass is a more traditional term, especially in conservatories, festivals and professional music programmes. It often puts more emphasis on individual guidance, interpretation, musical style and work with an experienced conductor or professor.
In practice, the difference is often quite small. Many programmes include the same elements: rehearsals, podium time, score preparation, individual feedback and work with a professional orchestra. In the end, the content and quality matter more than the name.
Upcoming conducting symposium
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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Illinois Band Conductors Symposium 2027
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Michigan State University
MSU Conducting Symposium 2027
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University of Missouri
MU Bands Conducting Symposium 2027
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