Insights, review and renewal of conducting gesture and skills for church and public school choral and instrumental conductors/educators will be the main focus of this workshop.  Special attention will be given to strengthening and clarifying physical presentation, self-analysis, and matching gesture with the musical ideas embedded in the score. Advanced techniques include mixed meter, independence of hands, phrasing, cues, and releases.  

This workshop will also address score study and provide creative and practical rehearsal strategies to move beyond the notes and the rhythms and “bring the music to life.” Phrasing, articulation, rhythmic interest, and text will be explored using the three main learning modalities: visual, aural and kinesthetic.

Further study of the techniques of choral conducting, principles of group tone production, interpretative factors and performance practice. Advanced techniques include mixed meter, independence of hands, phrasing, cues, and releases.  Score study, and rehearsal techniques and planning will also be emphasized.