Music for You
Summer School 2010
is sponsored by
Summer School 2010
is sponsored by
The Conductors Course
Directed by Laszlo Marosi
Saturday 7th – Saturday 14th August
Following the huge success of the 2009 conductors course we are pleased
to announce the return of Dr. Laszlo Marosi from the University of
Central Florida to direct this course.Whether you are a professional conductor, keen amateur, teacher who is required to direct ensembles, or a musician developing new skills then this course will be beneficial to you.
Every aspect of conducting will be carefully explored. This course will develop your conducting techniques, score preparation, rehearsal skills and repertoire knowledge. Group discussions will be aided by a comprehensive score library and the use of a video recorder to analyse conducting techniques.
Who will I be conducting?
You will be conducting both the intermediate and the advanced Symphonic Wind Bands. You will also have the opportunity to conduct chamber music ensembles.Repertoire
A repertoire list for the conductors course is listed below. It has been carefully selected to develop conducting techniques and will be adapted to suit the student's specific interetes where possible. Please select two works from the symphonic wind band list and a piece of your own choice. Music for You will provide band parts for the works listed so students will only need to purchase the scores. Please contact us if you require any help selecting a suitable score.Conductor’s Repertoire List 2010
Symphonic Wind Band
- First Suite in Eb - Gustav Holst - Published by B & H
- Scottish Dances - Malcolm Arnold - Published by Carl Fischer
- The Year of the Dragon - Philip Sparke - Published by Studio Music
- S.P.Q.R - Guy Woolfenden - Published by Ariel Music
- The Ringing Isle - Jonathan Dove - Published by Faber
Do I need to bring my instrument?
Conductors are required to bring their principal instrument and play in rehearsals where appropriate. If you play more than one instrument then please bring all instruments to the course.Concert
There will be a concert on Thursday evening at Cannington College for family and friends. Conductors will be selected from the week’s course to perform a varied and entertaining programme. Some students will be asked to conduct whilst others may observe. Please be understanding that it will be impossible for all students to take part in the final concert and this is not a reflection on your conducting standard but a mere practical decision due to the length of the concert.Number of Conducting Students
There will be a limited number of places for this year’s course. A maximum number of 12 will be taken in 2010. Bookings will be taken on a first come first serve basis.Observers and Musicians
If you wish to listen and observe the course tutor and students but do not want to take an active part, then you may. Much can be gained from studying the scores, listening to the tutor and partaking students. If you wish to play on the conductor’s course as an instrumentalist, then this is also possible. Course fees will be the same price as the Symphonic Wind Band Course.A welcome meeting will begin at 7.30pm on Saturday 7th August and rehearsals will commence at 9.30am on Sunday 8th August. A detailed schedule will be given on arrival at the course.
Laszlo Marosi
Laszlo Marosi was born in Sarvar, Hungary. His musical education began at the age of five, and continued at the Music Gymnasium, where he majored on both piano and trombone. He studied conducting at the Liszt Academy of Music with Tamas Breitner, the director of the Pecs Opera. From 1982 to 1997 Marosi worked as the conductor of the Hungarian Central Army Orchestra. During this period he recorded a number of works by Liszt and several contemporary Hungarian composers. He also conducted his ensemble for radio and television productions and toured with the group throughout Europe. His book, “The History of the Military Music in Hungary from 1741-1945” was published in 1994.For twelve years he taught conducting
at the Liszt Teacher Training College, Budapest. In 1993, he was
asked to serve as conductor and artistic director of the professional
Budapest Symphonic Band, in addition to his responsibilities as the
conductor of the Lizst Academy Wind Orchestra. These ensembles
produced several commercial CD recordings for leading European
companies, including Hungaroton.
Following his professional career in Hungary, he matriculated to Florida State University, where he earned an M.M. in conducting and a Ph.D. in Music Education with James Croft and Philip Spurgeon. He frequently conducted the University Symphony Orchestra, including acclaimed performances of the music of Ellen Taaffe Zwilich and Shulamit Ran. As visiting Professor, Dr. Marosi served as Associate Conductor of the FSU Wind Orchestra during the 2002-03 academic year.
At University of Central Florida, Dr. Marosi teaches conducting classes, as well as conducting the University Orchestra and Chamber Orchestra.
Following his professional career in Hungary, he matriculated to Florida State University, where he earned an M.M. in conducting and a Ph.D. in Music Education with James Croft and Philip Spurgeon. He frequently conducted the University Symphony Orchestra, including acclaimed performances of the music of Ellen Taaffe Zwilich and Shulamit Ran. As visiting Professor, Dr. Marosi served as Associate Conductor of the FSU Wind Orchestra during the 2002-03 academic year.
At University of Central Florida, Dr. Marosi teaches conducting classes, as well as conducting the University Orchestra and Chamber Orchestra.
