The Women on the Podium initiative is comprehensive program providing a pathway for aspiring female conductors and music leaders to excel. Participants benefit from workshops, conducting masterclasses, and insightful discussions with industry experts.
Renowned faculty members Alice Farnham (UK), Jessica Gethin (AU), and Kris Bowtell (AU) provide mentorship, developing skills in conducting, musicianship, and leadership.
Our 2025 program will feature our 4th Conducting Symposium, a continued collaboration with the University of Western Australia Choral Society, and numerous opportunities for professional development throughout the year.
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This initiative is proudly supported by Women on the Podium Lead Partner, Wesfarmers Arts
TESTIMONIALS
“As an Advanced Scholar, I’m so appreciative of the opportunities we’ve had to work with amazing musicians already, including a professional string quintet and the WAAPA Symphony Orchestra. I learn so much with every workshop and am very excited for the coming year.”
- Sarah Mills Menogue, Advanced Scholar 2023
“I am honoured to be a 2023 intermediate scholar for Women on the Podium, I can’t believe that I was lucky enough to experience the entire rehearsal process with Perth Symphony Orchestra for their 100 Years of Disney concert. It was a dream come true! Through watching Jessica Gethin work with PSO I have already learned tips on how to work with a very tight rehearsal schedule, how to conduct with multimedia elements and can’t wait to see what else the year holds for those of us lucky enough to be in the program!”
- Claire Nankivell, Intermediate Scholar 2023
“Without Women on the Podium, I would not have discovered and grown my love of conducting, nor been able to study it to the extent that I have throughout my years in the program. Conducting is a very personal and exposing thing to do, so to learn this craft in an environment that is full of like-minded and supportive women helps provide us with the space to grow with confidence.”
- Jasmin Parkinson-Stewart, Advanced Scholar 2023