SUMMER WORKSHOPS  

Choral Conducting Symposium

  
DATE:

July 6 - July 10, 2009

  

INSTRUCTORS:

Jerry Blackstone, Paul Rardin, Pearl Shangkuan & Julie Skadsem

TOPICS INCLUDE: 

Conducting Masterclasses

Dalcroze Eurhythmics

Score Study Sessions

Reading Sessions

  

BRIEF DESCRIPTION:   

This workshop is devoted to the enhancement of beautiful and communicative choral singing. To that end we will discuss conducting and rehearsal techniques appropriate for a wide range of choral ensembles. 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.

ADMISSIONS:

Workshops may be taken for graduate credit (NCFD), Continuing Education Units (CEU),  or for personal enrichment without college credit. 

GRADUATE CREDIT:

The workshop may be taken for graduate credit. Apply to the School as a "Non-Candidate for Degree" (NCFD) student: http://www.music.umich.edu/prospective_students/admissions/grad/music/app_proc/app_proc.htm
If accepted, you will pay for the credit(s) at the appropriate tuition rate (in-state or out-of-state).

Questions? Contact the School of Music, Theatre & Dance Admissions Office at 734-764-0593 or email at smtd.admissions@umich.edu.

Application deadline - June 15, 2009

CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS:

              This workshop has been approved by the Michigan Department of Education for SB-CEU.

              Total Number of SB-CEU: 2.8

APPLICATION:

Personal enrichment and CEU participants complete the application below.

Application deadline - June 15, 2009

Online Application

Or print and mail: 2009 Choral Conducting Application

Mail all materials to:

Summer Programs Office

School of Music, Theatre & Dance
2005 Baits Drive Rm. 220

University of Michigan
Ann Arbor MI  48109

FEES:

Non-refundable Application Fee - $25 (not included in the workshop fee)

Workshop Fee - $450

SB-CEU Fee: $  25 (optional)

CONTACT:

For more information about Summer Workshops, please contact Regina Ferguson, Program Coordinator.

Email: rcferg@umich.edu

Phone: (734) 764-5429

Fax: (734) 647-6916

             

RELATED LINKS:

     

Jerry Blackstone

Paul Rardin

Pearl Shangkuan

Julie Skadsem

Choral Conducting Program

MATERIALS REQUIRED:

You will be responsible for providing the following materials:

Mozart:  Coronation Mass (Kyrie and Gloria)

Available for downloading for study purposes:

http://dme.mozarteum.at/DME/nma/nmapub_srch.php?l=2

Handel: Messiah (Movements 1, 4, 5, 6, 7)

Dover Publications, ISBN 0-486-26067-4 (Edited by Alfred Mann)

Britten: Rejoice in the Lamb

Boosey & Hawkes, #48008987  (ISMN M-060-01512-0)

In addition, please bring the following supplies:

◦ VHS videocassette tape
◦ baton
◦ colored pencils

  

DAILY SCHEDULE: 

2009 Choral Conducting Syllabus

    

 

CORPORATE SPONSORS:

Musical Resources of Toledo, OH


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