CHORAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR K-12 MUSIC EDUCATORS JULY 10 – 13, 2016

JULY 10 – 13, 2016
CHORAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
FOR K-12 MUSIC EDUCATORS
Our philosophy
At the University of Manitoba Desautels Faculty
of Music, our approach to professional
development for choral music educators and
conductors focuses on developing a meaningful
sense of community amongst participants, while
pursuing advanced choral musicianship.
The format of the program is highly interactive
and elaborates on numerous facets of the choral
art from an innovative, yet practical, perspective.
Daily activities include lectures and workshops
highlighting aspects of vocal technique and
advanced gesture through body mapping, as well
as presentations on choral program development
and performance practice. Additionally,
participants will be introduced to inventive
rehearsal techniques that develop a unique
sense of community among singers while
encouraging the development of solid vocal
principles and increased musicianship at an individual
level.
Individual coachings in voice, diction, and conducting
gesture are available throughout the program.
fikamusik refers to a process that draws connections
between educators’ musical life histories and current
professional practice.
In addition to a focus on skill development, the course
is structured around the collaborative exploration of
personal musical narratives at regular coffee
sessions, or fika. Conductors are invited to share past
musical experiences and come to articulate their
assumptions, beliefs, values, and understandings
regarding the practice of choral conducting
and singing.
The goal is to create a challenging learning environment that is
anchored in collaboration and interaction; one where risk taking is
welcomed and relationships amongst educators are strengthened.
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Body mapping, biomechanics of conducting, and principles of vocal techniques
Making the most out of your choral warm-up
Tuning: Basics and advanced principles
Developing beautiful singing tone: A focus on vowels
Developing the Elementary Choral Singing Program
Developing the Senior Years Male Voice
English Diction: Conductor Meets Vocal Coach
Techniques into practice: Applications to rehearsal
Registration Deadline: June 1st, 2016