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Choral Conducting Symposium
DATE:
July 14 - 18, 2008
TOPICS INCLUDE:
Conducting Masterclasses
Dalcroze Eurhythmics
Score Study Sessions
Reading Sessions
INSTRUCTORS:
Jerry Blackstone, Paul Rardin & Julie Skadsem
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.
The major choral/orchestral work we will focus on in the 2008 Summer Choral Conducting Symposium will be:
Haydn: Creation (Dover publishes the full score);
All conductors must purchase and conduct from a full score and prepare "The heavens are telling" and "Awake the harp" prior to arriving on campus.
GRADUATE CREDIT:
Graduate credit is available. The Summer Choral Conducting Symposium
may be taken for one or two credits, which can be transferred to another institution's graduate program. Prospective students must apply to the School as "Not Candidate for Degree" (NCFD) students, and, if accepted, pay for the credit(s) at the appropriate tuition rate (in-state or out-of-state). For further information, contact the Admissions Office at smtd.admissions@umich.edu.
CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS:
This workshop has been approved by the State of Michigan to offer SB-CEU’s.
Total Number of SB-CEU: 2.7
FEES:
Non-refundable Application Fee - $25
(not included in the workshop fee)
Workshop Fee - $450
SB-Fee: $ 25 (optional)
APPLICATION:
2008 Choral Conducting Workshop Application
Mail all materials to:
University of Michigan, School of Music, Theatre & Dance
Attn: Summer Programs Office
2005 Baits Drive, Room 220
Ann Arbor MI 48109-2075
RELATED LINKS:
Jerry Blackstone
Paul Rardin
Julie Skadsem
Choral Conducting Program
CONTACT:
For more information about other Summer Workshops, please contact Regina Ferguson, Program Coordinator in the Summer Programs Office:
Summer Programs Office
UM - School of Music, Theatre & Dance
2005 Baits Drive Rm 220
Ann Arbor MI 48109
Phone: (734) 764-5429
Fax: (734) 647-6916
MATERIALS REQUIRED:
You will be responsible for providing the following materials:
◦ Haydn: Creation (Dover publishes the full score)
available at Musical Resources - Phone number: 800.377.0234
◦ VHS videocassette tape
◦ baton
◦ colored pencils
DAILY SCHEDULE:
(Tentative schedule)
July 14-18, 2008
9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Conducting Masterclass
Topics include:
◦ score study techniques
◦ rehearsal strategies
◦ building tone
◦ effective use of warmup
◦ repertoire resources
1:30-3:30 p.m.
Conducting Masterclass and Reading Sessions
3:30-7:00 p.m.
Monday-Thursday - Enjoy Ann Arbor!
7:00-8:30 p.m.
Monday - Summer Sings - community-wide sing through of major choral work with soloists and piano; Jerry Blackstone, conductor
Tuesday-Thursday - Workshop Chorus Rehearsal led by faculty and workshop participants with 50-60 voice choir
CORPORATE SPONSORS:
Musical Resources of Toledo, OH
Santa Barbara Music Publishing
Boosey & Hawkes
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