An intensive workshop with Master Conductor Jon Washburn and Canada’s premier choral ensemble, the Vancouver Chamber Choir
Date/Time: Nov 22 2016, 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Vancouver, Vancouver Chamber Choir
Feb 6-11, 2017, Vancouver, BC
Entry deadline: Nov 22, 2016
The Vancouver Chamber Choir’s 37th Annual National Conductors’ Symposium is an opportunity to take part in master-classes as a conductor or observer. Learn choral techniques, conducting gesture, score interpretation and more. Each conductor will conduct before an audience, as part of the Choir’s regular concert season.
The 2017 repertoire consists of Renaissance, Romantic and Rustic music:
Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina - Sicut cervus/Sitivit anima mea
Robert Schumann - Zigeunerleben, Op. 29, No. 3
Aaron Copland - Long time ago
Tomás Luis de Victoria - O quam gloriosum
Edward Elgar - On the Alm, Op. 27, No.5
Bob Chilcott - O Danny boy
William Byrd - Ave verum corpus
Hugo Wolf/JW - Verborgenheit
Harry Somers - Feller from Fortune
Roland de Lassus - Audite nova!
Gabriel Fauré - Cantique de Jean Racine, Op. 11
Bob Chilcott - Greensleeves
Jacob Clemens non Papa - Ego flos campi
Franz Schubert – Schicksalslenker, Op. 141
Harry Somers - The Old “Mayflower”
Josquin des Prez - Verbum caro factum est
Gioacchino Rossini - Ridiamo cantiamo
Aaron Copland - I bought me a cat
FROM PAST PARTICIPANTS:
"The most profound musical experience I have had yet in my career."
"The singers were not only supportive, friendly, and encouraging, but incredibly responsive to each conductor. Their musical (and verbal) feedback played a big part in my learning process."
"I don't know any other workshop that provides this much podium time and gives a young emerging artist the opportunity to work with so many professional singers."
"It's not just about conducting. From discussions about organizational matters including boards, marketing and fundraising to artistic and practical elements of conducting, NCS is an all-encompassing look at leading an arts organization."
"It was a stimulating opportunity to conduct professional singers. Having been an NCS observer two years ago helped."
"It was a wonderful experience... a respectful and compassionate mirror in which I have been able to see myself from a new perspective."
"Each day was packed full with enlightening, educational activities. Jon Washburn is a true master of his craft."
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