The CISC Discovery Program
organizer
course
The CISC Discovery Program
format
Workshop
instruments
Conductor
application deadline
June 01, 2026 23:59 (Eastern Time (US & Canada))
event dates
July 9 - July 17, 2026
Location
Charleston
Charleston, United States
contact details
email: [email protected]
website
The CISC Discovery Program
Directed by Dr. Nisan Ak, the Discovery Program is designed for conductors with limited conducting experience who wish to improve their conducting skills. Each week, participants work with a string quartet in the afternoon conducting sessions. Participants are also required to attend morning Conductor's Institute sessions and the late afternoon lecture series. Limited to 10 participants.
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DISCOVERY PROGRAM
July 9-17, 2026
College of Charleston, Charleston SC
Directed by Dr. Nisan Ak, the Discovery Program is designed for conductors with limited conducting experience who wish to improve their conducting skills. Each week, participants work with a string quartet in the afternoon conducting sessions. Participants are also required to attend morning Conductor's Institute sessions and the late afternoon lecture series. Limited to 10 participants.
Discovery Repertoire
Session I
Mozart, Serenade in G (Eine Kleine Nachtmusik)
Britten, Simple Symphony
Gershwin, Lullaby (for string quartet)
Session II
Sibelius, Romance
Holst, St. Paul’s Suite
Hindemith, Fünf Stücke
*Conductors must bring their own scores for use at the Discovery Program.
Discovery Tuition
Conductor $1800
Auditor $900
Conductor $1800
Auditor $900
There is no application deadline for this program. Students are accepted until the studio is full.
Early applications are encouraged.