WholeARTS
Music Conservatory
The Art of
Conducting
Philosophy
and Technique
Your Teacher |
Francisco Navarro Lara is a conductor of international stature. He is the author of a book, entitled "Nueva Técnica de Dirección de Orquesta y Opera" (New Orchestra and Opera Conducting Technique), which has been used at more than 8 international universities. He is currently Chief Conductor of the RUSSIAN INTERNATIONAL CHAMBER ORCHESTRA (Resident in Spain since 1997) He serves as Main Hochschule Professor of Opera and Orchestra Conducting in the Music Highschool of Seville, and is the Music Director of the "Joaquín Villatoro" Music Foundation in Córdoba (Spain). For more information, please see Maestro Lara's resume. |
How To Participate |
Lessons are based on a progressive series of readings that are published on the World Wide Web by WholeARTS. These readings, complete with photographic illustrations, introduce and elaborate on fundamental matters of conducting practice and technique. After studying the reading, the student completes the assigned exercises, and sends them to Maestro Lara (by email or, or by postal mail) for evaluation and comment. A video tape of Maestro Lara's practical demonstrations is available for study, and students may also send video tapes to Maestro Lara for evaluation and comment. Each student is guided individually through the readings and exercises according to individual needs and interests. |
Prerequisites |
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Getting Started |
The Introductory Lesson introduces the Art of Conducting with respect to general principles. It then presents basic advice regarding the physical posture of the conductor on the podium, and the preferred method of holding the baton. Students should read the Introductory Lesson and complete the associated exercises as part of enrollng in this course. There is no fee for this first lesson. When you have completed the exercises, send your work, and any additional questions you may have, by email or by fax to WholeARTS. Then, complete the Conservatory Registration Form. The return of your exercises with comment and evaluation is confirmation of your registration. You will then be given the URL (Web address) of your next lesson and its associated exercises. |
Payment |
You may pay for each lesson individually, or in advance for a full course of 10 lessons at each successive level of study. Each lesson after the Introductory Lesson is $35, or $300 if you pay the full amount in advance. Your credit card information is entered on our Secure Conservatory Registration Form. You pay only for the lessons that you order. |
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