The Conductor's Reference is intended to be a user-friendly resource for conductors, students, and teachers. It was created by Corey Seapy in partial fulfillment of the Doctor of Musical Arts Degree at the University of Missouri - Kansas City, and is being maintained and updated periodically.
I have been incredibly lucky to study with some of the great conductors of our time. In doing so, I've learned that the study of conducting (like that of any art) is best accomplished through apprenticeship. While there is no substitute for face-to-face interaction and collaboration with great artists, there is also no limit to the number of ways apprenticeship can occur. Attending rehearsals, performances, masterclasses, and lectures can provide invaluable insight for any artist. And, thanks to the internet, an immense body of artistic insight is always at our fingertips. I am enjoying the process of perusing Youtube, a major player in the online artistic exchange, in an effort to curate a video collection that is of specific interest to conductors. It is my hope that this website allows easy access to something of value that enhances and deepens your artistry, and/or that of your students. If nothing else, I trust that the videos and other resources included here will further your love of music!
Corey Seapy
Corey Seapy is a dynamic conductor and educator who has spent the last eighteen years maximizing the artistic potential of a wide variety of ensembles. He serves as Director of Bands at the University of Central Missouri, where he leads the Wind Ensemble, teaches undergraduate and graduate conducting, and oversees the band program. Dr. Seapy also conducts the Rock Orchestra Kansas City and the Warrensburg Community Band. Prior to arriving at UCM, he served as Director of Bands at Millikin University in Decatur, IL. He is an active guest conductor and clinician, a Third Place recipient of the American Prize in Conducting, and a new music advocate who has led many world premieres. Dr. Seapy holds conducting degrees from the UMKC Conservatory (MO) and Ithaca College (NY), and a degree in Music Education from Gordon College (MA). He lives in Lee’s Summit, MO, where he spends his free time trying to keep up with two tiny humans and a dog.