Winter Program 2025
January 6 - 10, 2025
Fort Worth, TX
Application has closed, but you can still register to audit!
The Winter Program 2025 will focus on selections of movements from Brahms’ symphonies. The course will begin with three Zoom classes in December 2024 for thorough score study and preparation and culminate in a five-day in-person program in January 2025, during which students will apply their study on the podium. Through both full orchestra rehearsals as well as sectionals, we will develop a deeper understanding of preparing, rehearsing, and polishing these works from start to finish.
New in 2025: Following the success of the Introductory Course during Summer 2024, we will offer another edition of the Introductory Course during Winter 2025. Please see below for details.
Applications are reviewed as soon as they are submitted, and students will be accepted on rolling basis. You may be contacted for Zoom interviews after you submit your application. The application will close once the class is full. Please be sure to apply right away if you are interested in the course!
Dates and Times
Online Portion
Monday, December 16 to Wednesday, December 18
5:30pm - 7:00pm Central
In-person Portion
Monday, January 6 to Friday, January 10
Each day will start around 8:30am and end around 6pm. Exact schedule will be determined based on enrollment and will be communicated once the class is closed.
Location
Orchestra Hall
4401 Trail Lake Drive
Fort Worth, Texas 76109
Participants are responsible for arranging transportation and accommodation in the area. The Institute is able to provide some guidance and tips regarding best travel and lodging options.
Instructors
Miguel Harth-Bedoya, Andrew Kim, and Associate Faculty
Full Participation
Repertoire
Johannes Brahms:
Symphony No. 3, Mov’t I
Symphony No. 2, Mov’t II
Symphony No. 4, Mov’t III
Symphony No. 1, Mov’t IV
No specific edition is required. We will provide the first violin part with rehearsal numbers, so that we can have matching parts and scores.
Jimmy López Bellido, Fiesta! (for Symphony Orchestra)
Accepted students will receive a discount code to purchase the score.
All participants should learn at least a section of each Brahms movement as well as at least two movements of Fiesta!
Podium Time and Tuition Options
Plan A
15 minutes of podium time per session; 150 minutes total
$3,150
Plan B
10 minutes of podium time per session; 100 minutes total
$2,215
Plan C
Auditing. No podium time, and no active participation. Auditing is in-person only.
$100
Financial aid is available for all plans! When applying, you will be asked if you want to apply for financial aid.
Sample Schedule for Participants
Days will begin at 8:45am and 6pm.
Monday, January 8th
Morning Conducting Seminar
Morning Lab Orchestra: String Sectional
1:00 - 2:00 – Lunch Break
Afternoon Lab Orchestra: Woodwinds, Brass, and Timpani
Afternoon Conducting Seminar
Tuesday, January 9th
Morning Conducting Seminar
Morning Lab Orchestra: String Sectional
1:00 - 2:00 – Lunch Break
Afternoon Lab Orchestra: Woodwinds, Brass, and Timpani
Afternoon Conducting Seminar
Wednesday, January 10th
Morning Conducting Seminar
Morning Lab Orchestra: Full Orchestra
1:00 - 2:00 – Lunch Break
Afternoon Lab Orchestra: Full Orchestra
Afternoon Conducting Seminar
Thursday, January 11th
Morning Conducting Seminar
Morning Lab Orchestra: Full Orchestra
1:00 - 2:00 – Lunch Break
Afternoon Lab Orchestra: Full Orchestra
Afternoon Conducting Seminar
Friday, January 12th
Morning Conducting Seminar
Morning Lab Orchestra: Full Orchestra
1:00 - 2:00 – Lunch Break
Afternoon Lab Orchestra: Full Orchestra
Afternoon Conducting Seminar
Introductory Course
Introductory Course will run parallel to the Full Course and will be primarily taught by the associate faculty members. Miguel Harth-Bedoya will coach select ensemble sessions. The program will include courses on the fundamentals of conducting, score reading, aural skills, keyboard skills, ear training, and others, as well as podium time with a chamber ensemble.
Repertoire
Bartók, Romanian Folk Dances, (arr. Harth-Bedoya for String Orchestra)
The exact edition will be communicated with the participants upon acceptance.
Ensemble
The Lab Ensemble will consist of conducting students playing their own instruments as well as a string quintet provided by the Institute.
Sample Schedule for Participants
Morning – Classes on Fundamentals of Conducting
Early Afternoon – Lab Ensemble Session
Late Afternoon – Observe Full Participants with Lab Orchestra
Tuition and Application
More information will be available by the end of July, and the applications will open August 1st.