- I want to further develop myself as a conductor.
- Name and age: Gunnar Røen, 50 years old
- My home is: Kolbotn
- I'm currently studying: ConductIT
I chose this study because:
I chose this study because I wanted to further develop myself as a conductor. I participated in the Conductors' Week (Dirigentuka) in Stavanger, received information about the programme, and thought it would be a good fit for me. And it certainly has been. A very good programme.
How is the student environment and network during the study?
I find that both the student environment and the network are very good, even though I am not at the study location in Stavanger on a daily basis. Nonetheless, I feel that it is a good environment.
Get to know the other students, and the supervisors on the course, to build a network, a circle of acquaintances within the field of conducting, which can be useful later on.
This is my dream job:
Conduct professional ensembles and be able to make a living from it.
In addition to studies, I work as:
I work as a music teacher and conductor alongside my studies. It is very feasible to combine work with the ConductIT programme.
These are my three best tips to the future students:
My three best pieces of advice for today's applicants are to make the most of your studies by:
- Participating in all on-campus gatherings; it's important to meet other students for socializing, but also to learn from them and be able to share your own knowledge.
- Preparing thoroughly for all online meetings and on-campus gatherings by being familiar with the repertoire that will be worked on.
- Getting to know the other students, and the supervisors on the course, to build a network, a circle of acquaintances within the field of conducting, which can be useful later on.