Why are great preachers and actors so compelling and convincing, even when they are saying words that someone else wrote? It is because they are believable—their words, vocal tone, and body language are congruent and convey the same message. Psychologist Albert Mehrabian has called these the three “V’s” of communication: the verbal, the vocal, and […]
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Strategies and Tools Encouraging Proficient Sight Reading
Veteran music educator Denise Eaton will share her effective approach to teaching sight reading. Eaton’s well-thought-out, systematic method gives students tools certain to improve their sight-reading skills through creative repetition. Attendees will learn how both visual and aural interval identification exercises can be used to train the eyes and ears to read, think, and hear […]
Sounds the Call to Come Together: Exploring South African Choral Music
Since 1994, South African choral music has become increasingly popular in choral concerts in the United States. In this interactive session we will explore the rich choral traditions of South Africa, from understanding the context and history of this multicultural country to learning, teaching, and performing these unique works. Participants are asked to sit in […]
Mama Maestras: Building a Conducting Career…. with Kids
Building a conducting career demands time, patience, and a willingness to travel, all of which are in short supply for moms. However,developing one’s musicianship at the podium requires flexibility, empathy, efficiency, and wisdom, which are skills that all parents must possess. How to reconcile the beauty of motherhood, and all its attendant musical benefits, with […]
Junkanoo! Exploring Contemporary Choral Music of the Bahamas
This session explores contemporary music of The Bahamas, including pop and sacred works, and everything in between. Led by one of The Bahamas’ biggest recording artists, it’s sure to have the festival feeling of a traditional Junkanoo!
It’s a Marathon, Not a Sprint: Retaining Singers over the Long Haul
How do you get the most out of a choir who is sick of looking at you? In every setting we often hit a ceiling after a certain amount of time as their director. Either you’re reusing the same tricks, they’ve already heard that story twice, you’ve gone to the well on that anthem too […]
