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Hideo Saito's analysis of conducting gestures provides the key to conducting with precision and artistry. In particular. his identification of the secondary point and ingenious use of From-point gestures are not taught elsewhere. Join the community of conductors who have used these ideas at the highest level.

The instructional team consists of Wayne Toews and George Charpentier, two excellent pianists who have experience with the method, and several others who are working as conductors after participating in previous workshops. Wayne Toews studied the method with Prof. Morihiro Okabe in Japan and worked with him at four workshops in Canada. George Charpentier studied with Prof. Okabe at the four Canadian workshops. The workshop will begin on Saturday July 19, 2025 and end at about 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 26 after a recital and social gathering. The daily schedule will generally run from 8:30 a.m. until noon and from 1:30 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. except on the first two days when sessions will begin at 9:00 and 9:30 a.m. respectively. Participants will work together on several evenings to discuss conducting issues and to view videos, especially of Prof. Saito and demonstrations of conducting the Saito studies. A welcome social and wrap-up social will be held during two evenings. In addition to excellent instruction and high-level performance the workshop takes pride in creating a respectful collaboration with all participants. A grant from the Saskatchewan Orchestral Association makes the participation of a professional string orchestra possible. Participants will be given generous time to conduct the orchestra.

This is a first-rate conducting workshop provided at an affordable price. Happening from July 19-26, 2025 in Saskatoon.

This is a project of the Saskatchewan Orchestral Association.