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Introducing My New Website
Mar 27, 2025
Introducing My New Website
Mar 27, 2025

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Mar 27, 2025
Appointed Conducting Faculty at DMICS
Mar 25, 2025
Appointed Conducting Faculty at DMICS
Mar 25, 2025
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Mar 25, 2025
Houston Conducting Academy
Mar 24, 2025
Houston Conducting Academy
Mar 24, 2025
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Mar 24, 2025

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Guest Teaching Artist at Shepherd School of Music
Nov 3
Nov 3, 2025
Guest Teaching Artist at Shepherd School of Music
Nov 3, 2025

Guest Teaching Artist for the Conducting Class at the Shepherd School of Music.

This week’s topics: “ How to start and end a piece?” Preparatory gestures, cut-offs, fermatas. & “ What to do with the other hand?” Cues, dynamics, reinforcement.

Nov 3, 2025
Clinician in Conroe
Nov 5
Nov 5, 2025
Clinician in Conroe
Nov 5, 2025

Guest Orchestra Clinician with the Grand Oaks High School Full Orchestra

Guest conducting the Grand Oaks High School Full Orchestra under the direction of Lea Cini and Josh High

Nov 5, 2025
Guest Teaching Artist at Shepherd School of Music
Nov 10
Nov 10, 2025
Guest Teaching Artist at Shepherd School of Music
Nov 10, 2025

Guest Teaching Artist for the Conducting Class at the Shepherd School of Music.

This week’s topics: “ How to start and end a piece?” Preparatory gestures, cut-offs, fermatas. & “ What to do with the other hand?” Cues, dynamics, reinforcement.

Nov 10, 2025
Guest Teaching Artist at Shepherd School of Music
Nov 17
Nov 17, 2025
Guest Teaching Artist at Shepherd School of Music
Nov 17, 2025

Guest Teaching Artist for the Conducting Class at the Shepherd School of Music.

This week’s topics: “ How to start and end a piece?” Preparatory gestures, cut-offs, fermatas. & “ What to do with the other hand?” Cues, dynamics, reinforcement.

Nov 17, 2025
View fullsize I haven’t been posting a lot on social media, but thought it was time to share a little bit of some of the work I’ve been doing this fall. Here is a little bit of video of today’s clinician with
 @gohsorchestra Grand Oaks High Schoo
View fullsize That’s a wrap with the Del Mar International Composers Symposium in Del Mar, CA. These festivals are all about doing the work — digging into the music, collaborating, and learning. But they’re also about the people.

Working with Jo
View fullsize Off to Del Mar, California! 🌊☀️
Excited to join the faculty at the Del Mar International Composers Symposium (DMICS)! 🎶

🎼 Teaching conducting to talented students 
🎭 Conducting three new opera scenes 
🎻 Playing chamber music with incredible mus
View fullsize Last week was an incredible week for the first Houston Conducting Academy!! I am amazed at all the support from my wonderful friends and colleagues! I am so proud of all the participants and the 35 member lab orchestra!! Thank you to everyone who par
View fullsize Looking forward to a quick trip to visit my good bud Creston Herron and the family. Also looking forward to teach a conducting masterclass and work with the fabulous students of the KU orchestra program!
View fullsize Been in deep study this week on Bernstein’s Symphonic Dances from “West Side Story” I came up with this little motivic jingle. 😂 can’t wait to rehearse @houstonyouthsymphony this weekend!
View fullsize Step onto the podium in Houston this June. The Houston Conducting Academy offers immersive podium time, hands-on experience with a string orchestra, and expert mentorship. The Houston Conducting Academy offers at least 75 minutes of podium time, valu
View fullsize Exciting News!
I’m thrilled to unveil my new website: nicholasbakerconductor.com 

This site is a space where you can explore my work as a conductor, learn about upcoming projects, and connect with me. From workshops to performances, I’m

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