I was offered to attend an online conducting workshop by Mr Eric, and the conductor was Mr Robert Ambrose. The work was by Holst, First Suite in Eb major.
I was so excited and nervous at the same time because I am so new to this and now I am going to be checked or commented by a maestro. Therefore, I asked for my lovely teacher Mr Lee for help. We did have a great session and he really did help me a lot.
The first time with Mr Robert was a little bit boring to be honest because he was trying to explain why did Holst write this kinda music, which part to take note, the chords, harmony bla bla.
The second time was a truly nervous one because we were gonna conduct it in front of everyone. (5 participants plus Mr Eric and Mr Robert)
Mr Robert was kind enough not to give me bad comments, but focus on the good things, he asked to conduct the way he sang, follow the articulations, focus more on the musicality things instead of time beating. And I tried to absorb as much as I can.
Yesterday was the last session for all of us, and I was the first to conduct because I knew I'd be nervous if I was arranged the last to conduct. Miraculously, Mr Robert complimented me, saying that I have improved so much within a few days, and he was impressed. I was thrilled at that time.
Before the session ended, Mr Robert private messaged me that he would like to work with me as a conducting student! O!M!G!
I know right!!!!! How excited this can be!! We have a chat, I explained my situation to him, and he said: Don't worry about the charges. I will not charge you anything at all. The reason I want to work with you because I see so much potential in you as a conductor. O!M!G!
I am dying. Literally.
I myself, and for those who trust me and have faith in me, I promised that I will work harder. Will not disappoint you.