Score Study Intensive – March 2026
This small-group intensive is designed for conductors who already have a score study process and want to deepen it — learning to see more on the page, hear more in the imagination, and develop a clearer internal relationship with the score before stepping in front of an orchestra.
The focus is not on analysis for its own sake, nor on a fixed “method”, but on how we genuinely engage with the score: what we notice, how we internalise it, and how that understanding informs musical decision-making in rehearsal.
Dates
- Wednesday 11 March 2026
- Wednesday 25 March 2026
Sessions will take place during the daytime (UK time), with exact timings confirmed once the group is formed.
Format
- Two live online sessions (2 hours each)
- Small group to allow depth, discussion, and shared listening
- Practical, process-led work focused on how conductors engage with the score
Who this is for
This intensive is aimed at conductors who already study scores regularly and have some experience on the podium. It is not an introductory course, and it is not a music history or musicology class.
The intention is to help conductors use the knowledge they already have more effectively — seeing the score more clearly, hearing it more vividly, and allowing that clarity to inform both physical gesture and rehearsal choices.
Group size
Places are strictly limited to a small group (maximum of 6 participants).
Fee
£395 for both sessions.
Because of the limited group size, places are offered on a first-confirmed basis. If you are interested, please get in touch as soon as possible.
How to register
To enquire or reserve a place, please email: jmannconductor@gmail.com
Please include a short note about your current conducting context and experience. Once your place is confirmed, payment details will be sent by email.
This intensive is about developing a deeper, more alive relationship with the score — so that musical decisions feel grounded, imaginative, and clear before you step into the rehearsal room.