BERLIN, GERMANY
BERLIN CONDUCTING WORKSHOP
Maestro Gary Lewis, June 14-20, 2026




Taught by Maestro Gary Lewis (University of Colorado Boulder and West Texas Symphony), this 7-day intensive course takes place in amazing Berlin, Germany, and includes 100 minutes of video-recorded podium time with professional musicians (including 2 final sessions with full orchestra). The workshop will focus on artistic music-making, baton technique, and score study, and will feature special sessions on audition repertoire. Dr. Silas Huff (University of Texas at Arlington), will be assisting and leading focused sessions. Only 15 active conductors will be accepted (first consideration goes to students who apply by January 15, 2026).
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Course Includes:
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100+ minutes of video-recorded conducting sessions with professional musicians
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Baton technique/conducting classes
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Score study sessions
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Video review sessions
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Audition Repertoire class
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Berlin Philharmonic Rehearsal Visit (included)
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Berlin Philharmonic Concert (included)
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Tour of the Berlin Philharmonie (included)
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Final Conductor Dinner (included)
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Maestro Masterclasses polo short (included)
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Faculty

Maestro Gary Lewis
MAESTRO GARY LEWIS is the Music Director and Conductor of the West Texas Symphony orchestra and Director of Orchestral Studies at the University of Colorado Boulder...[Learn more].
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Dr. Silas Huff
University of Texas at Arlington Director of Orchestras, Music Director of the Clinton Symphony Orchestra (IA), and Conductor of the International Concerto Festival (Czech Republic)...[Learn more]
Repertoire

Ludwig van Beethoven | Symphony No. 3 "Eroica"
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Dates & Fees​
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