Smoky Mountain International Conducting Institute and Competition

Smoky Mountain International Conducting Institute and Competition The Smoky Mountain International Conducting Institute offers conductors the opportunity to study with one of America's most versatile conductors.

Founded in 2016 the Smoky Mountain International Conducting Institute and Competition was founded with the sole purpose of providing conductors, of all levels, with opportunities to help prepare them for their future as 21st-century Maestros. Founded in 2016 the Smoky Mountain International Conducting Institute and Competition was founded with the sole purpose of providing conductors, of all level

s, with opportunities to help prepare them for their future as 21st century Maestros. Dwight Oltman has 44 years of experience teaching aspiring conductors at the Baldwin Wallace Conservatory of Music in Cleveland and has taught conducting workshops throughout the United States. His pedagogy is based on his work with two of the greatest conductors of the twentieth century--Pierre Monteux and Max Rudolf-- as well as the incredible wealth of knowledge and experience that he obtained over his career which has thus far spanned more than 50 years. At Baldwin Wallace he was the Music Director and conductor of the Symphony Orchestra, the Symphonic Wind Ensemble and the famous Baldwin Wallace Bach Festival. In addition to his collegiate work he was Music Director and conductor of the Ohio Chamber Orchestra for 20 years, Music Director and Principal Conductor of the Cleveland Ballet for 24 years, and Music Director of Ballet San Jose for 12 years. He has also conducted professional orchestras throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. Maestro Oltman has a passion for sharing his knowledge with the next generation of conductors, whether they be at the beginning of their training or are already experienced professional conductors who want to be critiqued and guided to yet higher standards. Our competition was founded with the sole purpose of showcasing the best and brightest talent on a national and international level while also giving our conductors the opportunity to receive feedback from not only Maestro Oltman, but also from the orchestral musicians of the fully professional SMICI Chamber Orchestra. To learn more about the Pierre Monteux Grand Prize in Conducting, please visit our website. This is why we offer three levels of participation: Fellowship, Associate, and Auditor.

Congratulations to 2019 SMICI Fellow Antoine T. Clark on his new appointment as Assistant conductor of the Wheeling Symp...
09/21/2021

Congratulations to 2019 SMICI Fellow Antoine T. Clark on his new appointment as Assistant conductor of the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra!!

After a competitive national search, we're proud to announce that Antoine T. Clark - Conductor has joined the WSO as Assistant Conductor!

Mr. Clark, a native Virginian and resident of Worthington, Ohio, will begin his duties with the WSO immediately. His first concert assignment will be the WSO’s November 20, 2021 SoundBites concert to be held at the Scottish Rite Cathedral in downtown Wheeling.

He says of the experience of being named Assistant Conductor, "I am delighted to join the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra. It’s an honor to join Maestro John Gennaro Devlin, the WSO staff, and musicians as the orchestra builds on its inspiring legacy by exploring new and inventive ways of bringing various classical music traditions, including the works of underrepresented composers, to the Greater Wheeling community.”

Let's all join in giving Mr. Clark a warm welcome to the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra!

A new interview with our Artist Teacher Dwight Oltman on the Baldwin Wallace University Bach Festival, America's second-...
03/21/2021

A new interview with our Artist Teacher Dwight Oltman on the Baldwin Wallace University Bach Festival, America's second-oldest Bach Festival. Maestro Oltman led the Baldwin Wallace Bach Festival as Artistic Director for 39 years completely transforming the festival and raising performance standards to new heights!

Podcast conversations with Bach Festival Artistic Director Dr. Dirk Garner and special guests.Episode 1: Our Vision, with Dwight OltmanLearn More: https://co...

Congratulations to 2019 SMICI fellow Antoine Clark on being appointed assistant conductor of the Chicago Sinfonietta!
10/01/2020

Congratulations to 2019 SMICI fellow Antoine Clark on being appointed assistant conductor of the Chicago Sinfonietta!



Chicago Sinfonietta today announced the young musicians who have been selected to participate in its nationally acclaimed Project Inclusion program, now in its 33rd season.

Our wonderful Artist Teacher, Dwight Oltman was presented with the 2020 Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award...
05/08/2020

Our wonderful Artist Teacher, Dwight Oltman was presented with the 2020 Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award by Marquis Who's Who. This award is presented to those deemed as a leader in the field of music and music education. Huge congratulations!!!!!

https://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release/471419/dwight-oltman-presented-with-the-albert-nelson-marquis-lifetime-achievement-award-by-marquis-whos-who
Dwight Oltman

March 31, 2020 -- Mr. Oltman has been endorsed by Marquis Who's Who as a leader in the fields of music and education

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: As the safety of our conductors, musicians, audience members, staff, and volunteers is of the ut...
04/19/2020

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: As the safety of our conductors, musicians, audience members, staff, and volunteers is of the utmost importance to us, it comes with great sorrow that we must announce that SMICI 2020 will be canceled due to concerns over the spread of the COVID-19 virus. The decision comes after carefully monitoring the situation over the past month. This also marks the first time since the founding of SMICI that a summer will pass without our institute welcoming talented conductors from around the world to grow while making beautiful music and lifelong connections.

We plan to reopen in 2021 and hope to see you in the mountains then.

Our co-founder in the press! William Garfield Walker, conductorPC: Andrej Grilc Photography
03/02/2020

Our co-founder in the press!

William Garfield Walker, conductor

PC: Andrej Grilc Photography

Did anyone catch the The Jackson Advocate's article on our March 7 guest conductor William Garfield Walker, conductor?

Today is the application deadline for the 2020 Smoky Mountain International Conducting Institute and Competition!
02/15/2020

Today is the application deadline for the 2020 Smoky Mountain International Conducting Institute and Competition!

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