A Workshop for Choral Conductors
June 22-25, (26)

The UNT Summer Choral Workshop, Becoming The Choral Poet, is an opportunity for school, church, and community conductors to sharpen, develop, and hone their conducting skills and artistic musical interpretation. Working with a professional choir, Dr. McCoy will coach and guide each participant in developing an artistic interpretation of the music, refining their physical gesture to reflect that interpretation, and getting the most out of the rehearsal process. Other sessions will provide valuable information in such areas as vocal tone and development, diction problems, and voice science and pedagogy—all of which will help both experienced and new conductors reach their full potential. At the end of the workshop, conductors will have an opportunity to observe a recording session of the North Texas Chamber Choir for GIA publications.

CLINICIANS
Dr. Jerry McCoy, Director of Choral Studies at the University of North Texas.
Dr. Stephen F. Austin, Associate Professor of Voice and Vocal Pedagogy, UNT.
Prof. Julie McCoy, Associate Professor of Voice, Texas Wesleyan University.

INTEREST SESSION TOPICS
Conducting and Rehearsal Techniques
Developing an Interpretive Analysis
Voice Building for Choirs
Common Problems of Diction - Juile McCoy
Fundamental Vocal Pedagogy For Choral Conductors - Stephen Austin
PLUS:

• Daily coaching sessions with the North Texas Chamber Choir.
• Daily Q & A Sessions.
• Optional observation of a recording session for GIA Publications.

REGISTRATION COST
Workshop cost is $325 and includes music packet.
Registration Deadline is June 2, 2008.

Download Registration Form here.

HOUSING
Housing is available on campus in Traditions Hall

• Private room + shared (by 2 rooms) bath – $21.50 per night
• Private room + private bath – $27.00 per night

Room includes sheets, blanket, uncomfortable pillow (it is recommended that you bring your own pillow!), and towels. Pay washers and dryers located on each floor. You must call (940) 369-7787 with a credit card to reserve your room. Please indicate that you are with the UNT Summer Choral Workshop.

MEALS
Walk-in meals are available for purchase at Bruce Hall Cafeteria, adjacent to the College of Music building. There are also restaurants within walking distance of the workshop and the dormitory.

SAMPLE SCHEDULE

For more information email Jerry McCoy or call 940/369-8389.

Download registration form here.