Conducting Masterclass
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 repertoire that explores the breadth of poetry within choral music.
Schedule*:
Fri 19 May
15.00-17.00 Preparations for conductors
18.00-21.00 Masterclass Session 1
Sat 20 May
10.00-13.00 Masterclass Session 2
14.00-17.00 Masterclass Session 3
18.00-19.00 Open performance
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
Debussy, Trois chansons de Charles d’Orléans
Britten, The Evening Primrose
Seiber, Three Nonsense Songs (Novello)
Ligeti, Éjszaka – Reggel (Schott)
Participants are expected to provide their own copies of the scores. Please allow sufficient time for ordering and receiving your copies.
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 Monday 1st May, 2017
Please click here to access the Application Form
Feel free to ask questions about the content of the masterclass by contacting Victoria, Conductor//Producer victoria@vocesacademy.org
*Schedule may be subject to change