12th Anniversary
The 2025 Los Angeles Conducting Workshop & Competition (LACWC)
Monday, July 28—Saturday, August 2, 2025
Are you ready to take your conducting skills to the next level?
Unleash your full potential and win the 2025 Los Angeles Conducting Workshop & Competition!
All finalists will be selected exclusively by orchestra members giving you a direct pathway to fair conducting competition
Learn from one of the best-conducting tutors
Maestro Neil Thomson, British conductor • Dr. Scott Weiss, American conductor
Both are internationally acclaimed conductors and distinguished professors of music
- Only 20 conductors will be accepted
Monday, July 24 — Friday, July 28, 2023
Comprehensive Conducting Workshop
- for all aspiring conductors
Competition Rules
1. Any Age or Nationality
Open to all conductors of any nationality and without age limit.
2. Full Attendance
All participants must attend all conducting sessions.
3. Advance to Finals (Saturday)
Only 6 conductors will be chosen exclusively by
orchestra members.
Only if there is a tie will Maestro Neil Thomson and Dr. Scott Weiss cast their votes.
4. Only three conductors will receive awards in the Final Competition (Saturday).
- Grand Prize Winner - chosen exclusively by orchestra members.
Only if there is a tie will Maestro Neil Thomson and Dr. Scott Weiss cast their vote
- 2nd Prize Winner - chosen exclusively by orchestra members.
Only if there is a tie will Maestro Neil Thomson and Dr. Scott Weiss cast their vote.
- 3rd Prize, Audience Prize Winner (to be selected exclusively by the audience members.
Only if there is a tie will Maestro Neil Thomson and Dr. Scott Weiss cast their vote.
All competition results are final and cannot be contested.
Application & Requirements
Application Requirements
- 1. Priority will be given to early applicants
- 2. Submit an application to online on or before June 15, 2025
- 3. Submit resumé/CV and two conducting video links in your application submission or email to admin@laconductingworkshop.org
- 4. Deadline for application is June 15, 2025
- 5. Pay the application fee of $75 USD upon submission of application
- 6. Tuition Fee for Auditor, non-podium participant is $750
- 7. Pay the full tuition of $2,750 upon acceptance. (only 20 applicants will be accepted) Upon receiving the final tuition payment, no refund is applicable.
Required Repertoire
WORKSHOP REPERTOIRE (Monday-Thursday)
Participants are free to conduct any of the following:
- Brahms 3, Mvt. I
- Schumann 3, Mvt. I
- Beethoven 3, Mvt. I
- Dvorak 7, Mvt. I
- Brahms I, Mvt. I
- Tchaikovsky 5, Mvt. I
COMPETITION SEMI-FINALS REPERTOIRE (Friday)
Repertoire will be assigned randomly from the following:
- Brahms – Symphony No. 3, Mvt. I
- Schumann – Symphony No. 3 Mvt. I
- Beethoven – Symphony No. 3, Mvt. I
- Dvorak – Symphony No. 7, Mvt. 1
COMPETITION FINALS REPERTOIRE (Saturday)
Repertoire will be assigned randomly from the following:
- Brahms – Symphony No. 3, Mvt. I
- Schumann – Symphony No. 3 Mvt. I
- Beethoven – Symphony No. 3, Mvt. I
- Dvorak – Symphony No. 7, Mvt. I
- Brahms – Symphony No. 1, Mvt. I
- Tchaikovsky – Symphony No. 5, Mvt. I
Schedule
Monday, July 28 to Wednesday, August 30
- String Quintet (Violin I, Violin II, Viola, Cello, Bass) + Piano
Thursday, July 31 to Saturday, August 2
- Full Orchestra
Ready to Apply ?
“Quickly became one of the leading workshops and competitions in North America and beyond.”
Dr. Scott Weiss
International Conductor
Director of Orchestras and Sarah Bolick Smith Distinguished Professor of Music
University of South Carolina
“One of the very best workshops/competitions.”
Todd Craven
Former Assistant Conductor of the Buffalo Philharmonic
Assistant Conductor of the Florida Grand Opera
“A wonderful opportunity organized by the brilliant Nové Deypalan!
Daniel Wiley
ASSOCIATE CONDUCTOR
Windsor Symphony Orchestra
What you'll learn
about us
We provide avenues to talented classical music artists, performers, composers, conductors, arrangers, music directors, ensembles, and foundations. Musikato International established the Los Angeles Conducting Workshop and Competition to further the development and talent of conductors.
The Venue
2025 Venue Location
13261 Dunklee Ave
AIRPORT
International: The USA’s entry point is the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Orange County is
43.3 miles from LAX.
Domestic: If you are flying in within the U.S., the best option is to fly into John Wayne (SNA) Airport
Way, Santa Ana, CA.
WINNING CONDUCTORS
Take a look at the Prizes
1st & Grand Prize — $1000 Cash Prize and:
Featured Conductor, 2026 LA CONDUCTING WORKSHOP & COMPETITION CONCERT
Award Certificate
Note: Hotel accommodations and airfare are not included in the prize.
2nd Place – $500 Cash prize & Award Certificate
3rd Place – Audience Prize & Award Certificate
Musikato International is an innovative 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that established the Los Angeles Conducting Workshop and Competition to further the development and talent of conductors.
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