Singers’ gender identities and lived experiences influence interactions in choral rehearsal and performance spaces. Transgender singers who choose to align their vocal and gender identities can benefit from scientific pedagogical techniques used by applied vocal instructors. This interactive session will explore the topics of vocal masculinization and vocal feminization. Clinicians will demonstrate specific exercises to […]
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Finding the Mustard Seed: How to Introduce a New Choral Work to Young Singers
Where to begin? What is the essence of a piece? What will capture chorister interest in a new choral piece? Octavos will be studied in terms of score preparation, what should be introduced in a first rehearsal, and what should be reinforced in subsequent rehearsal in terms of music understanding and rehearsal efficiency. Thorough preparation […]
Developing Community in the Choral Rehearsal
Singers are looking for a place to belong and be accepted, and we are responsible for creating this hospitable environment. This session will examine strategies for fostering a communal environment in any setting involving choral music. Vulnerability, trust, nurture, honesty, story telling, collaboration, playing, building traditions, and fostering group commitment will be explored.
Choosing, Adapting, Composing, and Publishing for Middle School Choir
This session focuses on the elements of quality music for middle school mixed, treble, and tenor bass choirs and guides the director in choosing music, adapting music for changing voices, composing for your own choir, and guidelines for submitting to a publisher. The session will be presented by Emily Crocker, successful composer for this age […]
Belting 101: Helping Students Preserve Their Voice in the School Musical
This session will define what belting is, discuss the pedagogical differences between classical and contemporary vocal production, explore stylistic distinctions, address some of the common technical challenges faced by beginning belters, and introduce exercises and strategies for cultivating healthy belting
Anthems for All Seasons
A journey through the liturgical year with John Rutter as he explores popular anthems he has written for the various seasons of the Church year and gives some background to his works. You are sure to discover some previously unknown gems in this interesting, informational and educational overview, led by the composer along with Kantorei […]
