Orchestral Conducting

The graduate-level conducting program at Juilliard is directed by David Robertson, Distinguished Visiting Faculty. As a conducting student, you will have regular opportunities to rehearse with the Juilliard Orchestra, serve as a cover conductor for visiting guest conductors, and lead instrumental ensembles as part of repertory classes and special projects. Performance opportunities include biannual concerts with Conductors’ Lab Orchestra in Alice Tully Hall as part of the Wednesdays at One series and yearly conducting recitals.

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Juilliard orchestral conducting student Shira Samuels-Shragg

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