Opus Orchestra Pathways
Opus Pathways is a programme that aims to provide educational and career pathways for musicians in the rich world of orchestral music. This includes opportunities for secondary school students striving for musical success, tertiary students on their journey towards becoming professional musicians, and professional development opportunities for early- and mid-career musicians. Opus Pathways represents one strand of Opus Orchestra’s education and community engagement work and complements other education activities, such as concerts for children and families.
Conductor’s workshop with Peter Walls
Opus Orchestra is proudly hosting a conducting workshop with music director Peter Walls(See Bio)
The workshop will be held on Saturday 18th May in the Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts, University of Waikato, Knighton Road, Hamilton, 9:00am - 5pm and is free to attend/take part.
Participants will work with Peter and pianist Francis Cowan, and also have a session conducting Opus Orchestra.
The repertoire for this workshop is Beethoven's Egmont Overture.
Places are restricted to 4 conducting participants, however, you are also welcome to come and observe.
9.00am Conducting participants with Peter Walls
10.00-10.30am break
10.30-12.30pm Conducting participants with pianist and Peter Walls
2.00pm-3.50pm Orchestra rehearsal - observing only
3.50-5.00pm Orchestra rehearsal including conducting participants
6.30-9.30 pm Orchestra Rehearsal - observing only
Participants don’t have to stay for all the observing rehearsals.
To learn more and sign up for this free workshop please click on the link below.