OCC has no age restrictions and invites applications from emerging professional conductors who feel they would benefit from what OCC offers. Approximately eight students will be accepted on to the course. For the 2009 course, applications, including a DVD recording of your work, should be submitted by Monday 2nd March and applicants will be notified of the result in the week beginning Monday, 30th March.

A brochure and application form for the 2009 course may be obtained from:

Angela Henderson
Orkney Conducting Course
St Magnus Festival
60, Victoria Street
Kirkwall
Orkney KW15 1DN
tel +44(0)1856 871445
fax +44(0)1856 871170

or click the link below:
Download application form (pdf)

The final repertoire list will be sent to successful applicants in early April. Participants are asked to provide their own scores and video tapes.

The 2009 course fee is £560. This includes:

• all tuition
• up to 14 nights' self-catering accommodation in Kirkwall within walking distance of St Magnus Centre (the duration of the course is 11 nights)

Students also receive:

• free admission to St Magnus Festival performances
• an invitation to the opening Festival Reception

Successful candidates will be required to confirm their acceptance by paying a non-refundable deposit of £80 and the balance of the fee will become payable by 18th May.