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Conducting and choral workshops, including learning how to read direct from original notation; composition mentoring one-to-one or in groups; plus simple to highly complex editing, mixing, and mastering at Golden Radio.“We were honoured to have Antony Pitts as our headline conductor... He achieved miraculous results” (Judy Campbell, AJCF Director)
I take on a small number of projects each year. No VAT. Rates are as quoted.
Conducting, choral workshops, and composition mentoring.
Founder-Director of TONUS PEREGRINUS and TONUS AUSTRALIS. Artistic Director of The Song Company for seven years. First William Byrd Fellow and Ambassador at Excelsia University College.
| Service | Rate |
|---|---|
| Composition mentoring or lessons, per hourIn person in Sydney, or online from anywhere. | A$200 |
| Block of six mentoring sessionsThese can be scheduled regularly or occasionally | A$1,050 |
| Choral workshop, half day up to three hours | A$1,250 |
| Workshop or residency, full day | A$1,950 |
| Composer masterclass | A$1,550 |
| Guest conducting, per concert including rehearsalsBy forces and rehearsal count. | A$2,500 to A$5,000 |
Rates negotiable if circumstances allow.
Pitts’ music expanded classic polyphonic vocal textures to incorporate modern harmonies within a broadly consonant framework and an original and sensitive understanding…
SYDNEY MORNING HERALD
What they said
People who have worked with me
From the TONUS AUSTRALIS workshops, the Australian Jewish Choral Festival, and the SongCo LAB.
We were honoured to have Antony Pitts as our headline conductor at the 5th Australian Jewish Choral Festival in June 2022. Engaging and highly skilled, his deep musical knowledge in diverse genres drew forth dimensions of performance the participants thought to be beyond their reach. He achieved miraculous results for the closing concert, in just two days of intensive work with choral groups across the spectrum of skill levels. It was a privilege to work with him.
A truly unforgettable experience, both as to learning and enjoyment. Antony’s knowledge and experience stood out clearly, as did his patience. I would be happy to recommend the workshop and thoroughly enjoyed the company and the enthusiasm of everyone who took part.
Thoroughly enjoyed the three days. I came away feeling enriched and inspired, with the choice of music being challenging and satisfying. Can’t recommend TONUS AUSTRALIS highly enough.
I felt a connection to the historical context of the music that I have never felt before. It’s impossible to sing from part books without inheriting something of how the pieces were originally performed, something that is lost in the modern notation. While they are fiendishly difficult, Antony’s deep knowledge of the partbooks and notation was an incredibly valuable guide.
The workshops in conjunction with the Academy of St James have been brilliant. Being able to work with experienced early musicians under Antony’s tutelage has really opened up my ability to read and sing from the source.
GOLDEN RADIO: Editing, mastering and record production for classical and choral repertoire.
Radio Academy BT Award, Cannes Classical Award and Prix Italia winner as a Senior Producer for Radio 3 – thirteen years at the BBC. Recordings on Hyperion, Naxos, Challenge, Delphian, Harmonia Mundi, Signum, and Novum.
| Service | Rate |
|---|---|
| Mastering, per trackIncludes mix appraisal, revisions and delivery in every format required. | A$400 |
| Album mastering, up to 12 tracks | A$3,000 |
| Editing and post-production, day | A$1,250 |
| Session producing, day | A$1,450 |
| Half day, up to four hours | A$850 |
| Restoration and archive transferQuoted per project. |
Classical and choral editing and post-production is a unique discipline requiring decades of technical experience and musical expertise.
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