This program is intended to provide high school conductors with the opportunity to consult with experienced colleagues who will serve as a confidential resource for advice and guidance concerning the craft of conducting, and career-related issues. Our roster of participating mentors is comprised of veteran conductors who have a wealth of experience, on and off the podium. They are active performers and educators who possess a wide range of musical and professional expertise. 

Mentoring topics include, but are not necessarily limited to:

• conductor training
• musical concerns in a particular score
• general career development (professional and academic)
• psychology of conducting
• issues with boards of directors or management
• repertoire and programming
• preparing for an audition or interview
• rehearsing effectively
• general questions about being a music director

Interested in participating?

Email a resume/CV and a short video (5 mins or less) of a recent video of your conducting to icoexecutivedirector@gmail.com

Participating Mentors include:

Emanuele Andrizzi, Roosevelt University - emanuele.andrizzi@gmail.com

Ben Firer, Northeastern Illinois University - bfirer@gmail.com

Michael Mishra, Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville - mmishra@siue.edu

Allen Tinkham, Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras - allen@allentinkham.com