CHORALLY
86-90 Paul Street
London EC2A 4NE
United Kingdom
University of Toronto Choral Conducting Symposium
Designed for school, church, community, and post-undergraduate conductors.
Faculty
Dr Jamie Hillman, Elmer Iseler Chair in Conducting/Director of Choral Studies/Associate Professor
Dr Hilary Apfelstadt, Professor Emerita of Choral Studies
Dr Darryl Edwards, Associate Professor, Voice Studies
Joy Lee, Collaborative Pianist
Repertoire
The eight conducting fellows selected for Dr Hillman’s and Dr.Apfelstadt’s masterclasses will prepare the choruses from Handel’s Messiah Part I (and recitatives, TBA) and additional short, secular works assigned no later than June 5, 2022.
Group conducting coaching for all attendees will be part of daily activities.
Seminar focus
Leading school, church, and community choral ensembles
Conducting gesture and artistry
Diverse choral repertoire and resources, including music by underrepresented composers and non-Western choral music
Choral Music in the 21st century
Choral pedagogy and rehearsal strategies
Vocal health and singing technique
Score Study and Analysis
Seminar includes
Daily rehearsals with the Symposium Singers
Individual voice consultations
Scores and materials
Networking opportunities
Welcome dinner on the evening of July 5, 2022
Weather
Sunny
14 °C
Wind: 4 KPH
Humidity: 59 %
Feels like: 15 °C