The New Jersey Youth Chorus is thrilled to welcome Dr. Jerry Blackstone for a workshop titled “Building the Conductor’s Dream.” The workshop will be held on Saturday, January 21 from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM at the New Jersey Youth Symphony building, 570 Central Ave., New Providence, NJ. The cost of the workshop is $25 for music educators, and FREE to college students! Sessions will include:
*Building the Conductor’s Dream: It’s More Than Correct Notes, Rhythms, and Words
*How a Conductor Thinks In Rehearsal: An Open rehearsal with NJYC’s Coriste Ensemble (High school young women)
*Working with Male Voices (All male students and male conductors are welcome to be a part of the demo choir)
I Wish I Had Known: Thoughts about Conducting and Life from a Maturing Conductor
Dr. Blackstone will also work with three area high school SATB ensembles on Friday evening, January 20, and all attendees can attend this session at no extra charge.
Further information and a registration form can be found at:http://njyouthchorus.org/blackstone
Homemade goodies for the attendees too! I hope you will join us!
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