Join the Signature Symphony at TCC, April 2–3, for its first-ever Conducting Seminar led by internationally renowned conductor Alexander Mickelthwate, Music Director of the Oklahoma City Philharmonic and the Bear Valley Music Festival in California, and Scott Seaton, Artistic Director of the Signature Symphony and Music Director of the North State Symphony in California.

April 2 & 3, 2023

VanTrease PACE Mainstage
Tulsa Community College Southeast Campus
10300 E 81st St
Tulsa, OK 74133

Schedule
Repertoire
Seminar Faculty Bios

Seminar Benefits

Participant

  • One score-studying group session
  • One conducting session with two pianos
  • Two conducting sessions with string quintet
  • Approximately 80 minutes of podium time, including one 20-minute session with the Signature Symphony
  • Recorded video of selected sessions for personal use (e.g. auditions)
  • Individual and group feedback sessions from faculty and opportunities to discuss numerous topics

Auditor
Auditing attendees will be able to attend all sessions but will not have podium time.

  • One score-studying group session
  • One conducting session with two pianos
  • Two conducting sessions with string quintet
  • Opportunities to discuss numerous topics

Participant Pass

$350

  • Only six participant spots available
  • Application Deadline: March 5 (Free to Apply)
  • Selections will be made by March 8

$350 Due by March 31
The application period has closed.

Auditor Pass

$50: One Day $100: Two Day

Auditors get to observe all sessions, but will not have podium time.

Application is not required.
Registration is closed.
Send questions to
oseph.falvey@tulsacc.edu.

Single Session

$25

Attend the April 3, 7 p.m. session with Signature Symphony.

Check back for a registration link.
For more information, contact signature@tulsacc.edu .

Who should attend?

  • Advanced conducting students
  • Conductors at the early stages of their careers
  • Anyone interested in attending as auditors.

Educators at participant and auditor levels will be awarded 14 hours of continuing education units.
Auditing attendees will be able to attend all sessions but will not have podium time.
All participants and auditors are responsible for their own transportation, meals, and lodging.

Seminar Faculty

Alexander Mickelthwate

Read Alexander’s Bio

Scott Seaton

Read Scott’s Bio

Schedule

Sunday, April 2

  1. 1–2 p.m. — Registration
  2. 2:30–4:30 p.m. — Session with two pianos
  3. 4:30–5:30 p.m. — Conversation with Faculty
  4. 5:30–7 p.m. — Dinner on your own
  5. 7–9:30 p.m. — Session with string quintet
  6. 9:30–10 p.m. — Wrap-up session

Monday, April 3

  1. 10–11:30 a.m. — Score Study Session
  2. 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.  — Lunch on your own
  3. 1–3 p.m. — Session with string quintet
  4. 3–4:30 p.m. — Session TBD
  5. 4:30–6:15 p.m. — Dinner for participants and faculty (location TBD)
  6. 6:15–7 p.m. — Session “What is conducting?” led by faculty
  7. 7–9:30 p.m. — Session with Signature Symphony
  8. 9:30-10:30 p.m. — Closing Reception

Repertoire

Attendees are expected to provide their own scores.

  • The Tchaikovsky and Beethoven scores are available for free in Petrucci Music Library as PDF downloads.
  • The Firebird Suite (1919 version) is available by purchase only. The study score published by Serenissima Music is recommended for auditors.

Two Pianos

  • Beethoven Symphony No. 1, I & IV
  • Beethoven Symphony No. 5, I
  • Beethoven Symphony No. 7, I & II

String Quintet

  • Beethoven Symphony No. 1, I & IV
  • Beethoven Symphony No. 5, I
  • Beethoven Symphony No. 7, I & II

Full Orchestra

  • Stravinsky Firebird Suite (1919 Version), Berceuse and Finale
  • Tchaikovsky Swan Lake Suite, Op. 20a, Valse & Danse hongroise (Czardas)
  • Beethoven Symphony No. 5, I
  • Beethoven Symphony No. 1, I
  • Beethoven Symphony No. 7, I (Introduction and Exposition) & II