Conducting
Camilo Téllez, Director, Colburn String Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra, Youth Orchestra and Youth Philharmonic, 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.
Instructor
Camilo Téllez‘s artistic development was shaped within the Los Angeles Philharmonic and the Dudamel Fellowship (2021–2022), where he worked closely with Gustavo Dudamel, collaborating with artists such as Zubin Mehta, Michael Tilson Thomas, Elim Chan, Hilary Hahn, Beatrice Rana, Emanuel Ax, and María Dueñas.
Group Classes
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
| Instructor | Ages | Dates | Days | Times | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camilo Tellez | 15yr - 25yr 11mo | 08/22 - 05/08 | Sa | 02:00 pm - 02:50 pm | $1295.00 |
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 Instrumental Conducting for Adults
| Instructor | Ages | Dates | Days | Times | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camilo Tellez | 0yr - 99yr | 08/22 - 05/08 | Sa | 03:00 pm - 03:50 pm | $1295.00 |
Individual Lessons
For students looking for more focused instruction, individual conducting lessons are offered with Camilo Téllez. 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.