Eleanor Núñez, Rafael & Luisa DMH Foundation Director of Bands and Colburn Youth Sinfonietta and Colburn Youth Orchestra Director, takes students on a journey through the elements of conducting technique in order to begin to appreciate the relationship between gesture and sound.
To enroll in conducting lessons or classes, students must currently be an instrumentalist or vocalist at an intermediate to advanced level. Classes and lessons are ideal for students who have been enrolled in chamber music, orchestra, or vocal ensemble programs.
Eleanor Núñez, Rafael & Luisa DMH Foundation Director of Bands and Colburn Youth Sinfonietta and Colburn Youth Orchestra Director, is a Spanish-American conductor, pianist, and educator currently based in Southern California. She had her international debut in August 2022 with the Orquesta Sinfónica de la Ciudad de Asunción in Asunción, Paraguay, where she conducted Piano Concerto No. 2 in f minor by F. Chopin with soloist Chiara D’Odorico as well as the debut of Symphony No. I by the prolific composer Daniel Luzko.
Join a group of musical peers as you explore the intricacies of conducting with an experienced instructor. Classes are available in fall, spring, and summer sessions.
Colburn’s Director of Bands and Orchestras, Eleanor Núñez, takes students on a journey through the elements of conducting technique so that they can begin to appreciate the relationship between gesture and sound. Students must currently be an instrumentalist or vocalist at an intermediate to advanced level. This class is ideal for students who have previous experience in chamber music, band, orchestra, or vocal ensemble programs.
Required Textbook Haithcock, The Elements of Expressive Conducting – Purchase Here
Note: this textbook will be used in Introduction to Instrumental Conducting as well as Conducting for Adults
Note: this textbook will be used in Introduction to Instrumental Conducting as well as Instrumental Conducting for Adults
For students looking for more focused instruction, individual conducting lessons are offered with Eleanor Núñez. Lessons may vary in duration based on the instructor’s determination.
If you’re interested in enrolling in private conducting lessons, please fill out our online inquiry form.