| Fourth Annual Rose City International Conductor's Workshop July 21-27, 2008 Portland, Oregon |
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Frequently Asked Questions-
Question- How many opportunities will I have to conduct during the workshop?
Answer- Each student in the Emerging Artist program conducts in one session each of the String,
Wind, Chamber, Opera and Orchestra ensemble sessions, and each student also gets an
opportunity to conduct in the Sunday Showcase concert.
Each Student in the Discovery Program conduct one full orchestra work, one chamber ensemble
work and one work with piano reduction played by Rick Rowley.
Question- Do I have to prepare all the movements of all the pieces on the repertoire list?
Answer- It's your nickel, but we strongly encourage all students to prepare all the movements of all
works in both programs, as you'll get more out of watching your colleagues if you know the
challenges of all the repertoire, and you will only benefit in the long-run from knowing all the
repertoire.
Question- Can I pick the movements of works that I want to conduct?
Answer- Whenever possible, the faculty like to let students conduct the works they want to.
However, the faculty may feel it is in the students best interests to conduct an excerpt other than
the one that was their "first choice" for pedagogical reasons. Also, the faculty reserve the right to
request specific movements in order to keep soloists fresh, maintain balance and interest for the
players or to make sure all the repertoire that needs to be covered before the Sunday Showcase
gets played.
Question- Why haven't I gotten anything in the mail from the workshop?
Answer- The Rose City International Conductor's Workshop is a tree-friendly organization. All our
official communications, including acceptance letters, status updates and so on, are sent via email
only
Question- How does the schedule work?
Answer- Here is the 2007 Schedule . We typically split the class into two sections who rotate
through the repertoire sessions. We expect all students to attend all the sessions for both the
Discovery and Emerging Artist programs.
Question- Can my friends and family come to see me conduct?
Answer- The Sunday Showcase is free and open to the public, and we encourage students to
invite friends and family. In general, non-participants are welcome to observe up to one teaching
session, but if they wish to come to several, they should enroll as an auditor.
Question- What is the concert dress?
Answer- The orchestra wears contemporary black (black trousers/skirts and black dress shirts, no
jackets), you can wear what you think is appropriate.
Question- Where can I get the scores? Do I have to buy the scores or can I borrow them from a
library? Can I use photocopied scores?
Answer- Unfortunately, the RCICW does not have the resources to assist students in sourceing
their scores beyond any advice offered on the website. Scores to all of our repertoire are
commercially available at the time the repertoire is announced, although some works do come in
and out of print. Students are welcome to use library copies of scores for the workshop- you are not
required to purchase your own scores. Editions listed on the website are advisory- if you have
another edition of one of the scheduled works you would like to use, you may do so, but we strongly
encourage you to check the compatibility of your edition against the one announced on the website.
It is each student's responsibility to be sure that any photocopied materials they use are in
compliance with "Fair Use" guidelines of relevant copyright laws. The workshop is not responsible
for student compliance with copyright law and does not inspect scores of students- using
photocopies is entirely the choice of the student to make based on their understanding of the law.
Question- What format will I get my video in?
Answer- All students will get DVDs of their work in all the teaching sessions and the final concert.
Question- Can I arrange to have my sessions recorded onto Mini DV or another format besides
DVD?
Answer- Students may bring and use their own cameras if they have paid the Video Fee, but we
are unable to provide facilities for recording onto other formats besides DVD. We are also unable
to provide facilities for connecting student's cameras to the RCICW audio console.
Question- Can I choose what I will conduct in the Sunday Showcase?
Answer- Students are very welcome to submit repertoire requests for the concert, but concert
assignments will be made by the faculty based on a balance of factors including the strengths and
weaknesses of the students, needs of the soloists, who has conducted what in the teaching
sessions and the best interests of the audience and orchestra musicians.
Question- When do I find out what I am conducting in the final concert?
Answer- We typically inform students of their assignments on Friday afternoon, bit announcements
may be made earlier or later if circumstances dictate it.
Question- Do Discovery Program students conduct on the final concert?
Answer- No, only students in the Emerging Artist program conduct on the final concert.
Question- Can I get a ride from the airport?
Answer- No, unfortunately the workshop does not have the resources to provide transportation.
Students are encouraged to join the RCICW Facebook group- the forum there provides a venue for
students to arrange shared transportation and housing, as well as for general networking.
Question- Can I pay my tuition and fees using my credit card?
Answer- Yes, PayPal accepts most major credit cards, so you can use your credit card by clicking
on any of the PayPal buttons on the Payments page of the website.
Question- I've had something come up and can no longer attend-- Can I get a refund of my
money?
Answer- Please consult the Terms and Conditions, which cover all our policies for dealing with
refund requests.
Question- How many opportunities will I have to conduct during the workshop?
Answer- Each student in the Emerging Artist program conducts in one session each of the String,
Wind, Chamber, Opera and Orchestra ensemble sessions, and each student also gets an
opportunity to conduct in the Sunday Showcase concert.
Each Student in the Discovery Program conduct one full orchestra work, one chamber ensemble
work and one work with piano reduction played by Rick Rowley.
Question- Do I have to prepare all the movements of all the pieces on the repertoire list?
Answer- It's your nickel, but we strongly encourage all students to prepare all the movements of all
works in both programs, as you'll get more out of watching your colleagues if you know the
challenges of all the repertoire, and you will only benefit in the long-run from knowing all the
repertoire.
Question- Can I pick the movements of works that I want to conduct?
Answer- Whenever possible, the faculty like to let students conduct the works they want to.
However, the faculty may feel it is in the students best interests to conduct an excerpt other than
the one that was their "first choice" for pedagogical reasons. Also, the faculty reserve the right to
request specific movements in order to keep soloists fresh, maintain balance and interest for the
players or to make sure all the repertoire that needs to be covered before the Sunday Showcase
gets played.
Question- Why haven't I gotten anything in the mail from the workshop?
Answer- The Rose City International Conductor's Workshop is a tree-friendly organization. All our
official communications, including acceptance letters, status updates and so on, are sent via email
only
Question- How does the schedule work?
Answer- Here is the 2007 Schedule . We typically split the class into two sections who rotate
through the repertoire sessions. We expect all students to attend all the sessions for both the
Discovery and Emerging Artist programs.
Question- Can my friends and family come to see me conduct?
Answer- The Sunday Showcase is free and open to the public, and we encourage students to
invite friends and family. In general, non-participants are welcome to observe up to one teaching
session, but if they wish to come to several, they should enroll as an auditor.
Question- What is the concert dress?
Answer- The orchestra wears contemporary black (black trousers/skirts and black dress shirts, no
jackets), you can wear what you think is appropriate.
Question- Where can I get the scores? Do I have to buy the scores or can I borrow them from a
library? Can I use photocopied scores?
Answer- Unfortunately, the RCICW does not have the resources to assist students in sourceing
their scores beyond any advice offered on the website. Scores to all of our repertoire are
commercially available at the time the repertoire is announced, although some works do come in
and out of print. Students are welcome to use library copies of scores for the workshop- you are not
required to purchase your own scores. Editions listed on the website are advisory- if you have
another edition of one of the scheduled works you would like to use, you may do so, but we strongly
encourage you to check the compatibility of your edition against the one announced on the website.
It is each student's responsibility to be sure that any photocopied materials they use are in
compliance with "Fair Use" guidelines of relevant copyright laws. The workshop is not responsible
for student compliance with copyright law and does not inspect scores of students- using
photocopies is entirely the choice of the student to make based on their understanding of the law.
Question- What format will I get my video in?
Answer- All students will get DVDs of their work in all the teaching sessions and the final concert.
Question- Can I arrange to have my sessions recorded onto Mini DV or another format besides
DVD?
Answer- Students may bring and use their own cameras if they have paid the Video Fee, but we
are unable to provide facilities for recording onto other formats besides DVD. We are also unable
to provide facilities for connecting student's cameras to the RCICW audio console.
Question- Can I choose what I will conduct in the Sunday Showcase?
Answer- Students are very welcome to submit repertoire requests for the concert, but concert
assignments will be made by the faculty based on a balance of factors including the strengths and
weaknesses of the students, needs of the soloists, who has conducted what in the teaching
sessions and the best interests of the audience and orchestra musicians.
Question- When do I find out what I am conducting in the final concert?
Answer- We typically inform students of their assignments on Friday afternoon, bit announcements
may be made earlier or later if circumstances dictate it.
Question- Do Discovery Program students conduct on the final concert?
Answer- No, only students in the Emerging Artist program conduct on the final concert.
Question- Can I get a ride from the airport?
Answer- No, unfortunately the workshop does not have the resources to provide transportation.
Students are encouraged to join the RCICW Facebook group- the forum there provides a venue for
students to arrange shared transportation and housing, as well as for general networking.
Question- Can I pay my tuition and fees using my credit card?
Answer- Yes, PayPal accepts most major credit cards, so you can use your credit card by clicking
on any of the PayPal buttons on the Payments page of the website.
Question- I've had something come up and can no longer attend-- Can I get a refund of my
money?
Answer- Please consult the Terms and Conditions, which cover all our policies for dealing with
refund requests.