16/06/2026
We are looking forward to welcoming this year's students to Chichester University in August!
Again, it's a truly international course, with conductors joining us from over 12 different countries for an intensive week of study and musical development.
A couple of places have opened up, so if you are interested in coming to this year's course but missed the original deadline, now is your chance. Visit our website for further details, and to apply.
Girton Conducting Course
An internationally renowned conducting course for students in full-time study, professional performers, educators, and ambitious amateurs wishing to develop their conducting skills and technique
30/12/2025
The Girton Conducting Course 2026 is now open for applications!
Once again, we will be based at the University of Chichester, with its dedicated music conservatoire facilities and iconic chapel for our orchestral sessions.
As ever, our experienced tutors include Dominic Grier, Denise Ham, Cathal Garvey and Leif Tse, with John Longstaff as Principal Accompanist. Professor Colin Metters also joins us to give a special guest masterclass.
They will provide expert guidance on all areas of the craft of conducting, including: musical approach and performing traditions, authority and communication, rehearsal and aural skills, score study, and general technique (based on the Toscanini-Barzin method).
Students benefit from dedicated individual and group sessions, working with professional pianists, two professional string quintets, and a repertoire orchestra drawn from members of the Sussex Chamber Orchestra and other renowned local ensembles.
We offer tuition for Professional/Advanced and Intermediate level conductors, plus a dedicated stream for those with less experience or formal training.
Do visit our website for further details and to apply. We hope to see some of you there!
Girton Conducting Course
An internationally renowned conducting course for students in full-time study, professional performers, educators, and ambitious amateurs wishing to develop their conducting skills and technique
