London
Hone your conducting technique in this two-day choral conducting masterclass with Voces Academy. Guided by expert pedagogue, Peter Hanke, conductors will work with London’s hottest new chamber choir, Evoke, on a selection of a cappella choral repertoire.
Schedule*:
Fri 31 March
15.30-17.30 Preparations for conductors
18.00-21.00 Masterclass Session 1
Sat 1 April
10.00-13.00 Masterclass Session 2
14.00-17.00 Masterclass Session 3
Venue
St Mary Magdalene
Munster Square
London NW1 3PH
Musical Leadership
The Voces Academy philosophy focuses on musical leadership just as much as on conducting techniques. Through mutual exploration of the conductor’s personal approach and inspirational abilities, an individualised map of how to develop great conducting emerges.
Peter’s teaching techniques emphasize that effective choral direction can communicate inspiration, express articulation and phrasing, and take a position on musical requirements in such a way that the ensemble members feel both free and in great demand. The methodology focuses on elements of leadership in rehearsal situations, conducting technique and on the conductor’s physical communication with the ensemble, where all movement can be musical expression.
Repertoire
Rheinberger, Abendlied
Grieg, Ave Maris Stella
Howells, Salve Regina (Novello)
Schütz, Die Mit Tränen Säen
Purcell, Hear My Prayer O Lord
Bach, Jesu Meine Freude (Bärenreiter)
Jesu Meine Freude (Choral)
Es ist nun nichts
Unter deinem Schirmen (Choral)
Trotz dem alten Drachen
Weg mit allen Schätzen (Choral)
Principles for Admission
Voces Academy masterclasses are designed for conductors with some years of experience, post-graduate level or similar. Up to eight conductors will be accepted on the course.
Pricing
Full rate – £150
Student rate – £100
Applications by Sunday 5th March, 2017
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Feel free to ask questions about the content of the masterclass by contacting Victoria Ely, Conductor // Producer, Voces Academy
victoria@vocesacademy.org
+4478966 35323
*Schedule may be subject to change