Developing a “total” ensemble will be the focus of this session. Materials and information will be demonstrated and explained. Vocalists and well as instrumentalists will work together to create a balanced presentation.
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It’s Not Magic: Simple, Effective Strategies for Building Full, Energized Tone in Middle and High School Choirs
This workshop is meant to share a strategy that has worked well for the two clinicians. Terry Annalora developed a series of warm-ups which were incredibly effective for him in building mature, full, energized tone. He employed this series of exercises daily and held students accountable for doing them well. His former student, Wilkerson, experimented […]
Interpretation: From Score Marking to Performance
This session will offer conductors some of the key techniques for studying and marking scores including phrasing, breathing schemes, dynamics, tempos changes, and rubato considerations etc. These techniques will lead to expressive interpretation based on the elements of music and text, resulting in precise and expressive conducting techniques and a more rewarding performance for ensemble […]
Jazz Choir Round Table: We Have the Questions, You Bring the Answers!
With Kirk Marcy, the National R&S Jazz Choir Chair, Frank De-Miero the NW R&S Jazz Choir Chair and a state R&S Jazz Choir folks, four topics to be discussed include: What is a Jazz Choir Chart, The Balanced Choral Program, Improvisation/Scatting in The Classroom, the Rhythm Section and Why I Am Scared That I Will […]
Elementary Vocal Jazz Concepts
Participants in this interactive session will learn vocal jazz styling, how to work with an elementary rhythm section, and improvisation skills. Handouts and resources for literature will be provided.
Expanding the Repertoire: A Fresh Look at Literature and Programming for Male Chorus
This session will discuss programming and repertoire ideas for male chorus that may typically be overlooked. The following questions will be answered: • What repertoire makes a male chorus concert interesting? • How does a conductor find the balance between challenging and doable? • What pieces help to build an audience (and keep them coming […]
