Skool Profile
Ictus Institute
For conductors who want to grow, connect, and lead with excellence. Lifelong training and peer feedback for Orchestra, Choir, and Band Directors
Conducting can be an isolating journey once formal education ends. The Ictus Institute provides a professional home for conductors to continue refining their craft through mentorship, shared practice, and meaningful dialogue.
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Founded by Dr. Robert Bigley, the Ictus Institute is shaped by three decades of professional experience across choral, band, orchestral, and musical theatre settings. Dr. Bigley holds degrees from the Eastman School of Music, the University of Miami, and the University of Washington, and is regularly engaged as a guest conductor and clinician.
If you value the craft and want to grow alongside professionals who care as much as you do, youโre in the right place.
Ongoing professional development grounded in real rehearsal practice
Access to an informed, thoughtful, collegial community
Opportunities for mentorship and shared problem-solving
Space to share excerpts and receive informed feedback
Conversations that evolve alongside your work over time