verbierfestival academy

The Verbier Festival Academy’s Conducting Programme offers promising young conductors an exceptional immersion at the heart of the Verbier Festival. Over four intensive weeks, up to four Conducting Fellows work alongside leading conductors, orchestras and musicians, gaining experience through rehearsals, coaching, observation and conducting practice.

conducting at a glance

• Up to four young conductors selected each year
• More than four weeks of immersion at the heart of the Verbier Festival
• Participation in section rehearsals and orchestra rehearsals of the Verbier Festival Orchestra
• Experience as assistant conductor to guest conductors of the VFO, the Verbier Festival Chamber Orchestra, and the Verbier Festival Junior Orchestra
• Mentorship and meetings with leading conductors and musicians
• Opportunities to conduct in rehearsal and in public, depending on the programming
• Meetings dedicated to artistic and professional development
• All training costs covered by the Verbier Festival
• Accommodation and daily lunch and dinner provided
• Tickets for Festival concerts, subject to availability
• Working language: English

code of ethics

The Verbier Festival is committed to providing a training and working environment based on respect, dignity, equality and safety for all. All participants are required to adhere to the principles of the Festival’s Code of Ethics, which prohibits all forms of violence, harassment and discrimination and encourages responsibility, collaboration and mutual respect.