2026 Repertoire

We are thrilled to announce the repertoire for the 2026 Conductors Retreat, our 30th summer!

In the words of Founder & Director Kenneth Kiesler, “We curate our repertoire for the specific benefits and the value it will have for our participants. We carefully weigh the technical demands, range of styles, and the sort of artistic experience each piece will offer, as well as the list as a whole.” We look forward to studying these pieces together and to witnessing the growth of each participant over the course of the Retreat.

Listed alphabetically by composer

BARBER: Knoxville, Summer of 1915
(Edition: Schirmer)

BEETHOVEN: Egmont Overture
(Edition: Breitkopf)

BRAHMS: Symphony No. 1
(Edition: Breitkopf, or Dover Complete Symphonies)

J. MONTGMERY: Strum
(Edition: Jessie Montgomery Music, string orchestra version)

STRAVINSKY: The Firebird Suite (1919)
(Edition: Serenissima, ed. Niewig)