The University of Toronto Summer Conducting Symposium (July 2 - 5, 2013) deadine for applications is only two days away, on Wednesday, May 30th.  This workshop is designed for choral musicians working in school, community, or church settings and will accommodate various levels of conducting background.

 

Guest instructor is Dr. William Weinert from the Eastman School of Music, and U of T professors Hilary Apfelstadt and Lori Dolloff will also teach conducting classes.   A special feature of the workshop is the Directors' Chorus, conducted by Dr. Weinert, featuring the Symposium Singers, twenty members of the U of T MacMillan Singers, and all of the conducting workshop participants.  Come and experience excellent rehearsal techniques in a practical context.

 

Elizabeth MacDonald, soprano, will offer lectures on vocal techniques for choral singers, as well as individual consultations for those wishing to participate.   Nancy Sicsic, Alexander Technique specialist, will present two sessions and also offer coaching during the workshop on a sign-up basis.

 

 

 

For further information, email Hilary Apfelstadt, coordinator of the workshop, at hilary.apfelstadt@utoronto.ca or go to