Conduct Yourself - A Hands-On Workshop with Maestro Leonard Slatkin

Get insights about conducting from Maestro Leonard Slatkin in a hands-on workshop onstage at Chautauqua Auditorium.
Most of us have watched a conductor walk onto the stage, raise a baton, and lead an orchestra through a performance. But what is actually happening on the podium? How does a conductor communicate with dozens of musicians at once, shape the sound of an orchestra, and bring a musical score to life?
In this interactive workshop, the legendary maestro will pull back the curtain on the art of conducting, beginning with the conductor's most recognizable tool: the baton. Participants will learn the fundamentals of conducting, discover how conductors communicate with musicians, and gain a deeper understanding of what it takes to lead an orchestra. Part masterclass and part behind-the-scenes experience, this unique event offers a rare chance to learn directly from one of the world's leading conductors and experience orchestral music from an entirely new perspective.
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn more about the craft of conducting from a six-time GRAMMY-winning conductor!