2nd ANNUAL SDSCF CONDUCTING WORKSHOP

JULY 31–AUGUST 2, 2016

Register for the 2016 Conducting Workshop

Over three days, participants will receive intensive choral conducting study, focusing on gesture, rehearsal techniques, warmups, vocal pedagogy, programming ideas, and choral literature for K-12, church, and community choirs. A choir made up of members of the San Diego Master Chorale and auditioned local choral musicians will be available every evening acting as the main vehicle for Conducting Fellows, both in rehearsal and at the culminating recital.

This workshop is targeted for K-12 Music Teachers, Church Musicians, Community Choir Conductors, College and High School Students, and Choral music enthusiasts, who want to improve their skills as a conductor and become more comfortable in front of a choir. Interested persons can participate in three different ways: as a Conducting Fellow (someone who receives multiple private conducting lessons and rehearsal time in front of the San Diego Master Chorale), a Conductor (someone who receives one private conducting lesson and can conduct a small laboratory choir), or as an Auditor or Observer (someone who may not feel comfortable conducting a choir but wants to expand their conducting knowledge and abilities).

CONDUCTING FACULTY:

• Dr. Patrick Walders, Director of Choral Studies, San Diego State University
• Dr. John Russell, Director of Choral Activities, CSU San Bernardino
• Dr. Arlie Langager, Director of Choral Studies, MiraCosta College
• Maria Didur, Collaborative Pianist

WHERE:

• San Diego, California (San Diego State University School of Music and Dance)

FOR WHOM:

• K-12 Music Teachers (especially Instrumentalists who conduct choirs)
• Church Musicians, Community Choir Conductors
• College and High School Students
• Choral music enthusiasts!

Participate in three different ways:

• Conducting Fellow – daily private & group lessons, conduct evening choir in recital
• Conductor – one private lesson, daily group lessons, conduct daytime lab choir
• Auditor/Observer/Participant – participate in all sessions, lab choir, evening choir (optional)

2016 WORKSHOP TUITION

Register for the 2016 Conducting Workshop

Conducting Fellow applicants should send their CV, a list of works conducted, and 1-2 videos (youtube links are okay) to sdsummerchoralfestival@gmail.com