There needs to be a place where...

- a conductor can get away from the music business and focus on the music.

- renewed energy and further commitment are stimulated.

- conductors can go to polish skills and gain new perspectives.

- conductors can learn deeper, more efficient score-study.

- novices and experienced conductors can inspire and learn from each other.

- learning is valued and the learner is honored.

- a conductor can design an individual path toward individual goals.

- conductorial growth is allied with personal growth.

-invest time in studying scores and strive for an ever deeper understanding.

-learn to liberate your body of tension and restrictions.

-open your ears and mind and soul.

-find a unified approach to a broad range of conductors' needs.

-focus on the true art of conducting; the person, the craft, and the spirit.

-choose to fill every moment with classes, lessons, conducting and study, or

-choose to take time out for yourself, to wonder, ponder, think or play.

-leave competition behind.

-be supported in your work.

-synthesize knowledge, physical expression, and communicative performance.

-tap your own musicality and humanity in order to better make music with others.

There is such a place and it’s called Conductors Retreat at Medomak.

The 2008 application deadline has passed, however applications submitted now will be received and considered, as a few positions occasionally become available during the weeks prior to the beginning of the Conductors Retreat. If you have any questions, please send an e-mail to info@conductorsretreat.org.