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Choral Conducting Courses & Training |
| 2009 | |
| 7 February - 27 June | Sing for Pleasure present a series of 5 day courses for choral conductors and vocal leaders. A choice of courses around the country each comprising 5 separate Saturdays over a 5 month period in 2009. The courses focus on the Foundation and Intermediate 1 level. Cost SfP members Ł250.00 (non members Ł275.00) Courses are taking place in London, Birmingham, North-East and the North West. There is also an ongoing course in Leicester which started on January 17th. For more details visit www.singforpleasure.org.uk |
| 26 - 30 March | 5th International Competition for Young Choral Conductors takes place in Ljubjana, Slovenia. Competition for 16 choral conductors born after 31 December 1979. Deadline for applications 17 November 2008. ..more |
| 23 - 26 April |
Open Weekend at the magical workshop of Cantemus, organized by the world famous Cantemus Choral Institute and the Zoltan Kodaly Primary School. Enthused and inspired by the success of the first conference of music professionals held in 2005, in response to popular demand the world-famous Cantemus Choir and Zoltan Kodaly Primary School is going to hold another open weekend. The programme is designed for music teachers and conductors and will allow the participants to observe and gain an insight into the world class work of music education in Nyíregyháza which is a living testimony to the reality, truth and effectiveness of the Kodály method. During lesson observations, rehearsals, professional talks, meetings and concerts the visitor will be introduced to the secrets of detail and refined methodology as well as having an opportunity to see the big picture of the whole concept, the complete structure of the system and the solidity of the Kodaly principle – the ’Nyíregyháza secret’ as foreigners often call it.The application form can be downloaded from the Cantemus website – www.cantemus.hu and e-mailed to mail@cantemus.hu Closing date 31 January 2009 |
| 1 - 8 August |
Sarteano Chamber Choral Conducting Workshop w/Simon Carrington, Bronislawa Falinska and Brian O'Connell, Sarteano (Tuscany), Italy. This intensive conducting workshop is geared for music educators and choral conductors with strong vocal ability who are interested in rehearsing and performing chamber choral music. We heartily welcome qualified singers who are interested in attending the workshop in a non-conducting capacity; who love to sing in a chamber group environment and/or are very specifically looking to learn rehearsal and conducting techniques. Up to two graduate credits are available through The Boston Conservatory.
There are three possible tiers of participation: Full Conductor, Conducting Auditor, and Singer. The afternoon session will consist solely of daily conducting Master Classes with Simon Carrington. Each Full Conductor will conduct in every master class. This year we are again delighted to offer a Q&A/Dialogue session with Simon. The two-part morning session will consist of group Vocal Pedagogy with Bronislawa Falinska utilizing the Rohmert Method of Functional Voicetraining; and clinics on developing a vital chamber choir, with Brian O'Connell. Conducting Auditors will also have time to conduct the ensemble.
For a detailed description of the workshop and an online application form, please visit our website at http://www.sarteanochoralworkshop.comContact: Gail Leicher + 1 781.652.0158 |
| 6 - 13 September | 5th European Academy for Choral Conductors & Singers takes place in Fano (PU) Italy. A kind of forum, open to all kinds of ideas, experiences and discussions concerning all major aspects of choral conducting and singing: a great opportunity to enlarge one's repertoire. Working languages: English & Italian. Deadline for applications 31 May 2009. ..more |
| 20 - 27 September | European Academy for Young Choral Conductors takes place in Graz, Austria. Young conductors (under 30) from all over Europe. Conductors can apply for active (maximum 12) or observing participation. Participants not chosen for active participation will have the choice of observing participation in the same course. Active and observing participants have to sing in the choir-in-residence. Observing participants take part in the course but are not taught directly. Working language: English. Deadline for applications 31 Mar 2009. ..more |