Course
Saitama City, Japan
Posted: 17 Nov 2025
Summer Academy and Festival
15 - 21 Aug, 2026
August 15–21, 2026 | Saitama Arts Theatre (Tokyo area)
All participants conduct in the final concerts.
The Japanese-German Philharmonic Society proudly presents the Summer Academy 2026, one of Japan’s most established and internationally recognized conducting programs with nearly 30 years of history.
Participants receive intensive daily training with piano, ensemble, and a professional orchestra, culminating in public performances where every participant conducts.
Instructor & Orchestra
Naoki Sugiyama, conductor
Founder & Artistic Director, Japanese-German Philharmonic Society
Former Guest Conductor: Dohnányi Symphony, Moravian Philharmonic
Orchestra: Japanese-German Philharmonic Society Symphonic Academy
Open to:
Conductors of orchestras, wind ensembles, and choirs
Students and emerging conductors
Amateurs and professionals seeking practical podium experience
No limitation on age, academic background, piano skill, or conducting experience.
However, participants shou
All participants conduct in the final concerts.
The Japanese-German Philharmonic Society proudly presents the Summer Academy 2026, one of Japan’s most established and internationally recognized conducting programs with nearly 30 years of history.
Participants receive intensive daily training with piano, ensemble, and a professional orchestra, culminating in public performances where every participant conducts.
Instructor & Orchestra
Naoki Sugiyama, conductor
Founder & Artistic Director, Japanese-German Philharmonic Society
Former Guest Conductor: Dohnányi Symphony, Moravian Philharmonic
Orchestra: Japanese-German Philharmonic Society Symphonic Academy
Open to:
Conductors of orchestras, wind ensembles, and choirs
Students and emerging conductors
Amateurs and professionals seeking practical podium experience
No limitation on age, academic background, piano skill, or conducting experience.
However, participants shou
Closing date: 31 Mar 2026
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