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Respecting Artistry: Practical Suggestions For Taking It to the Next Level

This session, will examine decisions we can make to enhance our own rehearsal and conducting technique in an effort to inspire the level of artistry that our students, the music, the listener, and we as conductors all deserve. Topics covered will include: respecting the gesture, respecting musicianship, respecting the repertoire, respecting composer intent, respecting our […]

Preparing for the Orchestra Rehearsal

This session will explore the following questions: What should I expect at an orchestra rehearsal? How can I best prepare for the experience? What does the orchestra need from the conductor? We will also explore strategies for score preparation, effective rehearsal techniques and principles of baton technique that will allow for clear communication between conductor […]

Practical Editions and Choices: A Review of Score Selection of Renaissance Music in the Digital Age

This session will discuss a score’s effect on interpretation, with a focus on the comparison of conventional scores available from retailers and the massive volume of user-edited maintained scores on CPDL, IMSLP, and other free sources. The goal of the session is to develop a manner of selecting editions that allow for the greatest ease […]

Music for Ninth Grade That is Good Enough for the Pros

Motivation: The Art of Possibility

The session is based in leadership principals outlined in current best sellers including The Art of Possibility, Power vs. Force: The Hidden Determinants of Human Behavior, Primal Leadership: Learning to Lead with Emotional Intelligence, The Courage to Teach, Good to Great, Talent is never Enough and Blink. There will be numerous opportunities for audience participation […]

Loop the Loop! Spinning Interactive Circles to Develop Choral Sound, Engage Awareness and Explore Artistry

This session engages participants in interactive circles to explore ensemble voice building techniques, choral rehearsal strategies and kinesthetic awareness activities to motivate singers of all ages. Participants will experience how the innovative use of gesture, movement in place and movement in space increase their physiological connection to singing, encourages their full-bodied awareness of musical elements, […]

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