Hideo Saito's analysis of conducting gestures provides the key to conducting with precision and artistry. In particular. his discovery of the secondary point and identification of From-point gestures are not taught elsewhere. Join the community of conductors who have used these ideas at the highest level.
On July 19 & 20 instruction will be primarily for participants who are new to the Saito method using Saito studies 1, 2, 3 and 4 plus supplementary works. Two pianists will play the pieces. On July 21-23 instruction will be for those who participated on July 19 & 20 and others who have participated in a previous workshop. Saito studies 5, 6 (part), 7 & 8 (part), plus a wide variety supplementary works will be studied. During the mornings two pianists will play the pieces. In the afternoon on those days the pianists will be joined by a 9-piece string orchestra.
The July 19 session will be free of charge for SOA members. An SOA membership costs CAD$25.
On July 20th the rate for SOA members is $95 or an early bird rate of $75.