Do you want to break the stereotype of singers and musicians being mutually exclusive? Are you tired of not knowing your students as musicians and spending so much time developing the concert without developing the musician? Through a paradigm shift, we can work in small groups and teach musical skills and knowledge that are otherwise […]
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Models and Mentors: Leadership Development for Choral Conductors
Each one of us is a model and/or a mentor for the musicians with whom we work. This session addresses the characteristics of leadership (history and theories) and presents a variety of leadership style models and their applications for choral conductors, citing research carried out with ensemble conductors. It focuses on teachable leadership elements with […]
Making the Most of Your Vocal Jazz Ensemble Rehearsals
This clinic will be a lecture/demonstration of techniques that have been found to be effective, efficient, and productive for vocal jazz ensemble directors at all levels. The topics covered will include: introducing a new piece, using technology in your rehearsal, rhythm section involvement, standing orders and positions, developing vocal improvisation skills in rehearsal, and transitioning […]
Make a Joyful Noise: Achieving Stylistic Nuance in Gospel Music
The African American gospel tradition has become a regular part of choral programs in school, church, community, and professional choruses across the world. As gospel-style selections become increasingly popular within the choral landscape, choral conductors with limited experience and training in this style are seeking technical tools that will allow their choruses to perform with […]
Looking over Handel’s Shoulder at Messiah
Helmuth Rilling’s new book on Handel’s Messiah is aimed at conductors, singers, instrumentalists, and all those who know and love this masterwork. In this session, he will provide an overview of important issues related to performing Messiah from the perspective of a dialogue with the composer himself. Rilling will discuss specific areas that influence the […]
Kodály Pedagogy In The Choral Rehearsal
This choral reading/group participation session will address readiness, preparation, and presentation of choral repertoire for young choirs, along with continued development of singing, reading, writing, part-work, and aural skills in the choral setting. In this workshop, participants will explore Kodály-based strategies for analyzing and teaching choral music for beginning, intermediate, and advanced children’s choirs. A […]
