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Laban Movement Theory: Body and Shape Concepts for the Choral Rehearsal

Laban Movement Theory (LMT) is a process for labeling and recalling human movement in four component are as: body, effort, shape, and space. This workshop will use a choir to demonstrate a series of effective and creative physical and vocal exercises for an inspirational rehearsal followed by a brief application of LMT to the choral […]

Seattle WA.
Lisa A. Billingham, Laurie Cappello



Where the Body Goes, the Voice Follows: Movement in the Choral Rehearsal

In this session, Janet Galván will demonstrate ways to strengthen vocal technique, musicianship, musical understanding, and enhancement of musical performance through movement. Galván will involve participants in unique and meaningful movement activities that will help singers to internalize the music. Specifically, movement ideas will be presented to address breath management, vowels, consonants, tension, body energy, […]

Baltimore MD.
Janet Galván



The Moving Conductor: Expressive Conducting with the Feldenkrais Method®

To conduct is to communicate musical intention through physical gesture. The ability to express a variety of musical nuances requires clarity and refinement of body movement. Habitual movements, tension, and stress can limit freedom for optimal expression. The Feldenkrais Method of Somatic Education allows you to develop greater awareness of how you move and to […]

Baltimore MD.
Stephen A. Paparo