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Throughout its 50-year history, the International Conductors Guild has served as an advocate for the conducting profession throughout the world.

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It's just under one week away from Australian conductor Melinda Hole's Podium Talk, "The Holistic Conductor: Balancing Authoritative Vision and Collaborative Leadership on the Podium."

Register on our website!

Transform your presence on the podium by mastering the delicate balance between authoritative vision and collaborative leadership. Inspired by Beethoven’s revolutionary artistry and grounded in empirical research, this highly interactive session explores how your physical and expressive mastery directly drives ensemble performance. We will actively analyze current conducting styles and dissect the changing communication and group dynamics required for rehearsals versus live performance. Leaving with a practical, adaptable framework, you will learn to transition fluidly between democratic direction and commanding leadership to inspire peak musical excellence. Ultimately, this session empowers you to break boundaries and unlock your ensemble's full potential. by @internationalconductorsguild

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PODIUM TALK - Thursday, October 22, 2026 - 5:00 pm EST
The Holistic Conductor: Balancing Authoritative Vision and Collaborative Leadership on the Podium with Melinda Hole

Transform your presence on the podium by mastering the delicate balance between authoritative vision and collaborative leadership. Inspired by Beethoven’s revolutionary artistry and grounded in empirical research, this highly interactive session explores how your physical and expressive mastery directly drives ensemble performance. We will actively analyze current conducting styles and dissect the changing communication and group dynamics required for rehearsals versus live performance. Leaving with a practical, adaptable framework, you will learn to transition fluidly between democratic direction and commanding leadership to inspire peak musical excellence. Ultimately, this session empowers you to break boundaries and unlock the full potential of your ensemble.

Register here: https://cog.memberclicks.net/podium-talk by @internationalconductorsguild

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Now accepting nominations for the ICG Board, starting in 2027! Have you ever wanted to do more to help conductors and the conducting profession?
Consider applying for the International Conductors Guild Board of Directors! You may nominate yourself, or someone you think would be ideal, to serve as a director on the ICG Board. The deadline to submit the 2027 Board Nomination Form is Friday, October 2, 2026! Board membership is a fantastic way to get to know your conducting colleagues, make new contacts, extend your network, and give of your time, knowledge, and creativity by helping the ICG in our mission - to encourage and promote the highest standards in the art and profession of conducting. Learn more about becoming a Board Member here: https://www.internationalconductorsguild.org/serve-on-the-board-of-directors by @internationalconductorsguild

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TOMORROW! This month's Podium Talk features former Celibidache student and master conducting pedagogue Markand Thakar, who discusses the HOWs behind Celibidache's transcendental performances and how to apply them to your own work. Join us on Friday, September 11, 2026 - 12:00 PM EST. This podium talk is free for members and $15 for non-members. Register here: https://cog.memberclicks.net/podiumtalkthakar2026 by @internationalconductorsguild

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Back for a second year! Apply now for the International Conductors Guild - Arkansas Symphony Orchestra Conductor Workshop with the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, Geoffrey Robson, Music Director & Conductor, held Monday, October 19, 2026, through Friday, October 23, 2026, with the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, in Little Rock, Arkansas. This workshop will be held in the ASO's beautiful, newly built Stella Bolye Smith Music Center and will include a comprehensive week of technique, repertoire discussions, in-depth score study, and career advice and discussions.
Learn more: https://www.internationalconductorsguild.org/2026-arkansas-symphony-orchestra-international-conductors-guild-conductor-workshop by @internationalconductorsguild

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This Friday is this month's Podium Talk with former Celibidache student and master conducting pedagogue Markand Thakar! Join us on Friday, September 11, 2026 - 12:00 PM EST. This podium talk is free for members and $15 for non-members. Register here: https://cog.memberclicks.net/podiumtalkthakar2026 by @internationalconductorsguild

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We're one week away from this month's Podium Talk with former Celibidache student and master conducting pedagogue Markand Thakar! He will illuminate the techniques behind Celibidache's transcendental performances and how to apply them to your own work. Join us on Friday, September 11, 2026 - 12:00 PM EST. This podium talk is free for members and $15 for non-members. Register here: https://cog.memberclicks.net/podiumtalkthakar2026 by @internationalconductorsguild

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Don't forget to register for this month's Podium Talk with former Celibidache student and master conducting pedagogue Markand Thakar as he delves into the HOW of Celibidache's legendary performances. Join us on Friday, September 11, 2026 - 12:00 PM EST. This podium talk is free for members and $15 for non-members. Register here: https://cog.memberclicks.net/podiumtalkthakar2026 by @internationalconductorsguild

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Podium Talks are back! After a long hiatus, we're thrilled to return with "The Genius of Celibidache."

Join conductor and pedagogue Markand Thakar—a dedicated mentee of Sergiu Celibidache—as he explores what made his teacher's performances legendary, 30 years after his passing. Thakar will share specifics on how Celibidache achieved his extraordinary results, and how we can apply those lessons to our own music-making.

Friday, September 11, 2026 | 12:00 PM EST

Free for members, $15 for non-members. Student memberships are just $25—a great way to catch every Podium Talk this year.

Register here: https://cog.memberclicks.net/podiumtalkthakar2026 by @internationalconductorsguild

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Congratulations to current ICG members Nathan Blair, Kamna Gupta, and Ilya Ram — three of the 16 young American conductors named 2026 Career Assistance Award recipients by The Solti Foundation U.S.! Well-deserved recognition for three rising talents in American conducting. by @internationalconductorsguild

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Congratulations to our newest ICG members! As part of the Guild, they now have full access to the ICG Journal, Conducting Opportunities and Job listings, the GuildList discussion group, and more. They also enjoy full access to our Mentorship Program and networking with over 2,000 conductor colleagues around the world.

Not a member yet? Conductors of every discipline, including orchestra, band, choral, opera, ballet, and students alike, are welcome to join. Visit internationalconductorsguild.org to join the community.

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The due date for Presentation Proposal submissions for our International Conference in Stuttgart, Germany, is just over one month away! If you have information that would be of interest to conductors of all stripes, you can find out more about the call and submit here: https://www.internationalconductorsguild.org/2027-call-for-conference-presentation-proposals by @internationalconductorsguild

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