This popular, intensive, well-attended, and well-respected workshop and competition is open to a limited number of conductors at all experience levels and is based on the techniques of Monteux, Musin, and Szell. With the passing of Maestro Adrian Gnam in 2025, the workshop is named in his honor, and Maestro Gregory Pritchard serves as the workshop director. Hosted by the Gwinnett Symphony Orchestra and governed by its Board of Directors, the ICWC continues its long tradition of excellence in conductor training and professional development.

Each participant will conduct the fully professional ICWC Orchestra for up to 60 minutes throughout the workshop and on a public performance on Sunday, June 28, 2026. A major benefit of the ICWC may include the selection of one or more winners to conduct a concert of the Gwinnett Symphony Chamber Orchestra or the West Virginia State Philharmonic during a current or future season, depending on the orchestra and the winner’s availability. Appearances and programming are negotiable.