The workshop has a maximum of 20 participating conductors and additional auditors.

The first day begins with a morning Welcome Coffee Reception, followed by a session on baton technique. Each participating conductor will receive daily podium time and is required to attend every workshop session, rehearsal, and concerts which are part of the workshop program. Ensembles include string orchestra for the first two days, and chamber orchestra for the third day.

All applicants will be confirmed via email. No refunds will be given under any circumstances should you later decide not to attend this year. Applicants not accepted as Participants will be offered Auditor status. If the workshop has full participation, applicants may be put on a waiting list and will receive first refusal for places that become available. Concert Artists and Workshop Conductors are subject to change. The Respighi Prize rules will apply to the selection of the winning conductor. Applicants hold harmless the Workshop Staff, Artistic Director and Board of the Chamber Orchestra from any damages, claims, liabilities, and costs, or losses of any kind or nature whatsoever, which may in any way arise from the workshop, rehearsals, and performance(s).

The workshop fee covers the following: administrative processing and tuition. The fee does not cover travel to New York, transport within New York, food and drink during the workshop or lodging (unless requested via the AUPAC offer above).