Conduct Like A Pro is the third installment in a series of e-learning programmes developed by Cape Town Opera during the Covid-19 pandemic to support the training of school choirs participating in the ABC Motsepe South African School's Choral Eistedfodd. This programme focuses on the fundamentals of choral conducting and offers practical guidance on how to start and manage a choir. Modules in the series include topics such as the Basics of Conducting, Introduction to Musical Terminology, Working with Children, Important Aspects of Vocal Health and more, providing accessible instruction for educators and aspiring conductors.

Director & Script Writer: Elisabeth Manduell

Videography & Editing: Daniel Manners

Wardrobe: Rabia Davids

Project Manager: Madré Loubser

Featuring:

Lunathi Ncamani - Junior Lecturer in Choral Conducting at Stellenbosch University

Chad Hendricks - Resident Conductor of the Kwa-Zulu Natal Philharmonic Orchestra

Sibusiso Njeza - Conductor of the University of the Western Cape Creative Arts Choir and Opera Composer.

Marvin Kernelle - Chorus Master of Cape Town Opera and Opera Conductor

Jade Paige - Music teacher and Choir Conductor at Paarl Boys’ Primary School.

Mandla Kala - Conductor at Injongo Primary School in Khayelitsha

Christine Bam - Mezzo-soprano and Choir coach at various schools in the Western Cape

Siyasanga Memani -  Founder and conductor of a choir at Sakumlandela Primary School in Khayelitsha

Find the full e-learning programme here.