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During this internship will accompany Bernadette Wegenstein (director), Shana Hagan (cinematographer), and Judy Karp (sound recordist) on the documentary Vérité set, as they document the history of women orchestral conductors. The film profiles the conductors’ incredible dedication, devotion, mentorship, and love for music itself, and highlights the camaraderie and mentorship between generations of female conductors and musicians. Most importantly, it shows their power in pursuing a field not historically welcoming to women, breaking down barriers of gender and race. This documentary feature presents women from different walks of life, including Sylvia Caduff, Marin Alsop, Alexandra Arrieche, Lina Gonzalez, 16-year old aspiring conductors Sumaya Elkashif and Maya Johnson, and members of the Baltimore OrchKids afterschool music program for children. The intertwining stories of these women and children, each accompanied by the music they embody, will culminate to reveal their astounding accomplishments as they conduct — the music, and the worlds around them. Filming will take place mainly at the Peabody Conservatory. Some field-trips will be optional (including to foreign destinations). Please note that this class will be held as a practicum, and some of the dates and times will be flexibly adapted to the needs of the artists’ residency. If you have a very full calendar in the Fall it is best advised not to take this class. To apply for this practicum, you should send an email of motivation to professor Wegenstein at berna@jhu.edu.