Postgraduate Conducting Mentoring Programme

Part 2: From Preparation to Presentation

With Jonathan Mann
November – Mid December 2025

Introduction

A focused, outcome-driven continuation of the mentoring programme, designed for conductors preparing to submit applications, record audition videos, and step into the audition room.

This stage is suitable for those who completed Part 1 or are joining for the first time with specific postgraduate goals.

What’s Included

  • Four individual 60-minute sessions (online or in person, Central London)
  • Integrated Contemporary Score Challenge: one session will involve preparing a modern work on short notice, simulating real audition conditions
  • Detailed feedback on your CV, video portfolio, and personal statement
  • Mock interview coaching to help you clearly communicate your artistic goals
  • Live group Q&A with Sian Edwards, Head of Conducting at the Royal Academy of Music
    Free for all Part 1 participants

What You’ll Gain

  • Final polish on your audition repertoire
  • Greater confidence with contemporary or unfamiliar scores
  • A stronger, more professional application package
  • Readiness for interview panels and institutional expectations
  • Focused, supportive mentoring during the critical pre-audition season

Programme Fees

Format Standard Fee Early Bird Fee
(until 17 October)
Online £360 £324
In Person (London) £600 £540

The in-person option includes all venue and pianist hire — no additional costs.
The early bird fee is available to all Part 1 participants and to new applicants who confirm their place before Friday, 17 October.

Looking Ahead

Support will continue into early 2026 for those preparing for live auditions. This may include additional repertoire work, mock auditions, and follow-up mentoring. More details will be announced closer to the time.

Why Work With Jonathan

  • Over 15 years of experience conducting orchestras including: Ulster Orchestra, Chineke! Orchestra, Thailand Philharmonic, Seongnam Philharmonic, Krakow Academy of Music Symphony Orchestra, Hard Rain SoloistEnsemble, and others
  • Former Mackerras Fellow in Conducting (Trinity Laban)
  • Director of the International Conducting Academy
  • Students accepted to postgraduate programmes at RNCM, RCS, and others

Testimonials

“My lessons with Jonathan Mann were instrumental in my preparation for applying and auditioning for a place on a Master’s Degree course. From revising my video footage to studying the required repertoire, Jonathan was able to offer help, advice and support every step of the way. I would not hesitate to recommend him to any conductor looking to go down this path.”
— Felicity Cliffe, MA Conducting, RNCM
“Gaining a place on a Masters course is an extremely competitive and taxing thing to do. There’s no real set path and thus one can feel quite lost in the whole process of it all. There are many moments that feel like the whole application process is a bit of pot-luck. Jonathan knows these difficulties and knows what panels are looking for. Sessions with Jonathan help you prepare for a wide variety of situations in auditions and help you become a more knowledgeable and well-rounded conductor.”
— Ammal Bhatia, MA Conducting, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

Interested in Joining?

To apply or ask a question, please email me directly.
Spaces are limited.