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Orchestral Conducting Seminar


Professional Development / Winter Spring 2026 In Person -
Professional Development 2025-2026
W26-06108 ORCHESTRAL CONDUCTING SEMINAR
David Bernard—2 Credits—Inservice—MASSAPEQUA—Berner MS
15 SESSIONS—6:00 PM—8:00 PM, Starts: February 3

Maestro David Bernard, Music Director of the Massapequa Philharmonic and Park Avenue Chamber Symphony, leads an in-depth seminar exploring the strategies, techniques and skills involved in Orchestral Conducting, including programming, selection of editions, score study & musicianship, conducting technique, rehearsal technique, personnel management and performance approach. Concepts will be illustrated during the seminar through repertoire chosen by Maestro Bernard, while participants will work independently on capstone projects using repertoire they choose, with guidance and approval by Maestro Bernard. Dates: 6:00-8:00PM at Berner Middle School) Dates (each are three hours, 7:00-10:00PM at Berner Middle School) 2/3, 2/10, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/13, 3/17, 3/24, 3/31, 4/14, 4/21, 4/24, 4/28 Plus Sundays 3/15, 4/26 — 12:00-2:00

Students enrolling in the Orchestral Conducting Seminar, must meet the following pre-requisites:

Mastery of at least one orchestral instrument

Ability to read full orchestral scores

Current and/or prior experience conducting instrumental ensembles

Participation is by selection only through this form:

https://www.davidbernard.com/conducting-seminar-application

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W26-06108

  David Bernard


Alfred G. Berner Middle School
Sun/Tue, Feb 3 - Apr 28 & Fri Apr 24
6:00 - 8:00 PM

  No Class Feb 8, Feb 15, Feb 17, Feb 22, Mar 1, Mar 8, Mar 22, Mar 29, Apr 5, Apr 7, Apr 12 & Apr 19


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