Join Lynne Gackle and Cameron LaBarr for a reading session of proven favorites from Walton Music for Women’s and Men’s Chorus at the high school level and above. A free reading packet will be provided.
Kansas City MO.Lynne Gackle, Cameron F. LaBarr
Male Voices
The Powerful Potential in Men’s and Women’s Choirs: Successful Approaches to Developing a Healthy Program
Men’s and women’s choirs are often considered beginner ensembles in major choral programs across the country. As a result, singers placed in these groups may view themselves as inferior. Such a perception can be detrimental to the success of these ensembles and should be avoided from the very beginning. This session will explore different approaches […]
Kansas City MO.Christopher Smith, Mariana Farah
Where the Boys Are: Recruiting, Engaging, and Maintaining Tenors and Basses
Need more young men in your choirs? This session offers practical ideas from a director who started with eleven men and grew them to 100! Once you bring them into your choir room, how can you keep them, train them, and get them hooked so they become your future ambassadors for choral music? Repertoire will […]
Chattanooga TN.Christine Bass
Why Men Sing
Boys to Men: Recruiting, Retaining, and Inspiring Boys Who Love to Sing
Since 1965, the Cincinnati Boy-choir has been one of the region’ smost diverse and meaningful artistic and educational experiences for boys and young men. Join a discussion led by artistic director Christopher Eanes and director of education and outreach Kelly Ann Nelson as they present strategies for recruiting, retaining, and teaching boys the choral art […]
Christopher Eanes, KellyAnn NelsonThe Highs and Lows of a Choir: The Service of Treble and Bass Clef Ensembles within a Thriving Choral Organization
Treble and bass clef choruses should not function as the “catchall” for the singers not selected for our upper-level mixed choruses. Their importance in a thriving choral department can be seen through their unique development of vocal production, leadership capabilities, community building, and musicianship growth. This session will discuss the importance of these ensembles and […]
Sioux Falls SD.Jennaya Robison, Brett Robison
