• The Fifteen-Day Institute
• The Ten-Day Discovery Program
• Twelve-Day Institute. Porto Alegre, Brazil

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• Twelve-Day Institute. Porto Alegre, Brazil

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Directed by Dr. Donald Portnoy, this program is designed for conductors with moderate to advanced conducting skills. Fellows and associates study with Dr. Donald Portnoy and other guest conductors and composers. Both fellows and associates are guaranteed podium time every day. Fellows work with the institute ensemble during morning sessions. Associates work with a chamber orchestra in afternoon sessions, and on Friday afternoons, both groups work with a full orchestra.

Fellows and associates are required to attend all morning and afternoon conducting sessions and the late afternoon lecture series, which offers invaluable information regarding score reading and interpretation, publicity, concert management, and other subjects pertinent to the conducting profession. This program is limited to 30 participants--16 fellows and 14 associates. Placement is determined by the experience of the applicant. Those interested in applying as a fellow must submit a video with their application. A limited number of auditors will also be accepted.