The choral experiences, training programs, rehearsals, and performances we are building today will mold the lives of our next generation of choral leaders. Are we grounded in a set of core values and creating relevant pedagogies and programs for twenty-first century realities, or are we nostalgically re-living only what had meaning to us in a […]
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From Choir Director To Choral Artist: A Conducting Master Class
Three select master’s-level conducting students will lead the Indiana State University Concert Choir under the supervision of Bruce Chamberlain.
Exploration of Bulgarian Culture Through Choral Music: Interpretation of Secular Folklore and Sacred Orthodox Tradition
This presentation is a fast-paced, interactive, educational, and entertaining introduction to Bulgarian music. It is an examination of Bulgarian musical folklore, its characteristics according to song types, folklore regions, rhythm and meter, scales, and modes. Specific examples will illustrate the performance practice of Bulgarian music. The attendees will experience the joy of learning and performing […]
Demystifying the Adolescent Choral Student
This session has been designed to inform teachers working with adolescent singers. Discussion will feature practical and applicable techniques for working with and meeting the needs of this student population. Emphasis will be placed on teacher awareness of key adolescent characteristics including the adolescent ego, the impact of emotional components of the adolescent choral student, […]
A Conductor’s Guide to the Preparation of J. S. Bach’s St. Matthew Passion.
Using the forces of the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music’s Chamber Choir, Philharmonia Orchestra, and student soloists, this session will identify for the conductor the necessary steps and important considerations in the rehearsal process of Bach’s masterwork. The session will illuminate the conductor’s tasks in initial, separate rehearsals of the chorus, orchestra, and soloists […]
Catch-as-Catch-Can: Rounds, Canons, and Part-Song Resources
A demonstration choir will show various styles of rounds and part songs (catches) that will enhance the teaching of intonation, style, and part independence. Audience members will also participate in singing partner songs and quodlibets.
