Conducting opportunity with Epiphoni 17 August, London

Calling conductors – would you like to help us promote our new conducting initiative by conducting Epiphoni on film?

What, where and when?

  • Sunday 17 August, 1pm until 2:30pm
  • St Mary’s Bourne Street, nr Sloane Sqaure
  • We are filming a short film to promote our conducting workshop in November.
  • We seek conductors to be part of that filmed workshop, as though participating in a masterclass
  • Repertoire: Parry Songs of Farewell
  • Our videographer is a BBC Proms veteran who’s filmed with Barenboim, Edward Gardiner, John Wilson and more

Why?

We are running our first full conducting workshop weekend on 8/9 November and this August event is to promote that.

Our target audience for the workshop is trained/experienced conductors who want to continue improving, work with an accomplished ensemble and get real feedback about their strengths and growing edges – something we don’t realistically get from our own ensembles.

What’s in it for Epiphoni?

  • We love excuses to sing – and opportunities that come without the pressure of mounting a performance are very attractive!
  • This fits with our mission to contribute to the choral and conducting community. Helping conductors helps us all.
  • We are looking to build relationships with professional or emerging conductors as we enter a 1-2 years phase or having guests direct the choir.

Suitability

Do any of these describe you? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

  • You are a trained professional or training conductor (at an advanced level such as studying at music college)
  • You’d like to introduce yourself to Epiphoni as a possible future Guest Conductor
  • In the spirit of continuous professional development (CPD) you’d appreciate some light feedback from singers and conductor Tim Reader. This will be delivered collaboratively and kindly.
  • You’d like to try some new things with a responsive ensemble
  • You’ve never conducted some of the harder movements of the Parry and would like to take them out for a spin!
conducting masterclass

Will I get anything else from it?

  • We can’t guarantee but we may be able to extract an isolated, short clip of you conducting that you’d be free to use on your website or social media.
  • NB the filming costs are covered by us – there may be a modest editing cost depending on what you need

Incredibly helpful .. I performed [in my audition] so much better thanks to your advice and the safe and encouraging environment you provided. I also loved seeing others conduct and together creating that space for everyone to explore.

June 2025 masterclass participant

Costs

  • There is no charge to participate in the filming as a guest conductor
  • Also, there are no fees on offer – it’s a mutual favour
  • A small, refundable deposit is politely requested to secure your place (this will be refunded asap after the event)

How to secure your place

Have a call with Tim Reader to discuss suitability – please text in the first instance on 07808 205178 and if places are still available, Tim will call back to discuss the format of the filming, and answer any questions.

We’ll offer places by Thursday 14th (evening) – we may not be able to respond to everyone.