John William Trotter - Conducting Workshops

When requested, he also interacts simultaneously with conductors and their ensembles, supporting the work of the conductor by fostering clear communication between the podium and ensemble, and by planting seeds for performance excellence.

Recent presentations to conductors have included:

Dig in: finding depth through score study
Hit the ground running: warming up minds and voices
Next steps: planning your own artistic development
Both sides now: developing weak hand independence
Orchestral Conducting for choral conductors
Choral Conducting for orchestral conductors
Lyric diction for the orchestral conductor

Mr. Trotter has served as an assistant instructor of conducting at the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre, and Dance, and frequently appears as conducting faculty at the British Columbia Choral Federation

Choral Directorship Course.

Conductors are saying:


	Conducting Workshops As a teacher of conducting, Mr. Trotter interacts with beginning and professional conductors who seek to develop in the areas of gesture, interpretation, rehearsal technique, and professional development planning. When requested, he also interacts simultaneously with conductors and their ensembles, supporting the work of the conductor by fostering clear communication between the podium and ensemble, and by planting seeds for performance excellence. Recent presentations to conductors have included: Dig in: finding depth through score study Hit the ground running: warming up minds and voices Next steps: planning your own artistic development Both sides now: developing weak hand independence Orchestral Conducting for choral conductors Choral Conducting for orchestral conductors Lyric diction for the orchestral conductor Mr. Trotter has served as an assistant instructor of conducting at the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre, and Dance, and frequently appears as conducting faculty at the British Columbia Choral Federation Choral Directorship Course. Conductors are saying: “ I personally was really engaged...and felt very in the moment and felt well connected with the choir. ” “ I believe I gained confidence as a music leader through this experience. ”

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