University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance

Choral Conducting Symposium

July 8-12, 2013

Faculty

Jerry Blackstone with Eugene Rogers, and Julie Skadsem, University of Michigan

Description

This workshop is devoted to the enhancement of beautiful and communicative choral singing. Sessions on rehearsal techniques, Dalcroze, male and female voice techniques, African music, compelling performances, voice placement, score study, and movement will take place during the Symposium. Students will conduct in class and be videotaped to aid in the evaluation of their work. Reading sessions of new repertoire will take place daily as well as practical opportunities for workshop participants.

Topics

Conducting Master Classes

Score Study Sessions

Reading Sessions

Materials

Purchase prior to arrival:

Psalm 42 - Full Score, Mendelssohn, Carus Verlag edition (may be purchased at Musical Resources 800 377-0234)

Please bring:

DVD-R (for recording sessions)
Baton

Provided in the Reading Packet at registration:

Veni Sancte Spiritus, Mozart
Ave verum corpus, Mozart
Dona nobis pacem, Bach
Der gang zum Liebchen, Brahms

Schedule

2013 Choral Conducting Symposium Schedule forthcoming

2012 Choral Conducting Symposium Schedule

Audition

No audition required

Application
apply

Application deadline: June 1, 2013

All Adult Workshops may be taken as a workshop for professional development enrichment without college credit, or for graduate credit (NCFD).

Non-Credit: Application available in December
Non-Candidate for Degree (NCFD) Graduate Application

Fees

Non-Credit

Non-refundable Application Fee - $30
Workshop fee: $500

No refunds for cancellations after June 1, 2013

Graduate Credit

If accepted, applicants pay for the credit(s) at the appropriate tuition rate (in-state or out-of-state) in lieu of workshop fees.
Questions? Please contact Trisha Fountain, Assistant Director for Admission, at tvfount@umich.edu or (734) 936-0300.

Contact

For more information about this workshop or any of the School of Music, Theatre & Dance Summer Workshops, please contact the office of Youth & Adult Programs:

Email: smtd.adultprograms@umich.edu

Phone: (734) 936-2660