The Choral Conductors Workshop is an opportunity to spend quality time with and learn from two accomplished teachers of choral conducting, Jason Max Ferdinand & Edith Copley. In addition, participants will learn from an All-Star panel of conductors joining us for this special workshop.

Why a summer choral workshop?

This workshop is designed to provide a comfortable learning environment where musicians spend several days reading through new music (selected by Jason, Edith and staff) to refresh their rehearsal and conducting skills. Participants also have the opportunity of making new and meeting with old friends who share a passion for choral music. Friendships formed often continue throughout the years and may result in concert collaborations and tour destinations.

Features

Daily Conducting Instruction

All registrants participate in daily practical conducting instruction with our Master Conducting instructors and staff.  Various warm-up techniques and their effect on the voice are explored.  Special emphasis is given to the important role non-verbal skills can play in rehearsal and performance. All registrants participate as the choir for the reading and conducting sessions.

Large Octavo Packet

The large octavo packet of approximately 150 selections is reviewed and hand-picked by Jason, Edith, and staff. The packet includes octavos of all periods, styles, and titles appropriate for all ages, ability levels, and genres. These choral arrangements have proven to be a valuable tool for conductors seeking the highest quality of recently published literature; the chosen arrangements always include a variety of tried-and-true selections. The daily sight-reading sessions are invaluable and are a major portion of the workshop.

Master Class Conductor Positions

Master Class Conductors participate in workshop sessions with Jason and Edith. Conductors choose the octavo they wish to rehearse from the workshop music packet. Several opportunities to rehearse the choir are guided by constructive feedback with suggestions and demonstrations on how to apply more efficient and effective rehearsal and conducting techniques. The Master Class Conductors conduct their chosen music at the Friday recital/concert. Click (tap) here to read more.