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Events & Education
30th Annual Choral Conducting Summer School
Sunday 15th - Friday 20th August, 2010
Artistic Director: Bernie Sherlock
Guest Masterteachers: Peter Erdei and Gabriella Thész
Workshops and masterclass series announced.
AOIC's 30th Annual Choral Conducting Summer School kicks off on Sunday 15th August in the University of Limerick. An integral part of the Summer School is the range of workshops and masterclasses which are open to members of the public.
Monday, 16 August, 2pm: Vocal Production with Alan Leech
Tuesday, 17 August, 3:15pm: The Physicality of Singing with Lucy Champion
Wednesday, 18 August, 3:15pm: Choral Forum: Conducting Choirs in Ireland: the Rough and the Smooth an open discussion
Thursday, 19 August, 3:15pm: Building up the Choir as an Instrument with Gabi Thesz
Masterclass (Venue: Irish Chamber Orchestra Building, UL)
Wednesday, 18 August, 7pm: Conducting Masterclass with Peter Erdei and Gabriella Thesz in association with Irish Chamber Orchestra Chorus
The fee for attendance is €5
The Association of Irish Choirs (AOIC) presents its 30th Annual Choral Conducting Summer School for all conductors, teachers, music students, choral enthusiasts and musicians. The only one of its kind in Ireland, this six-day intensive course offers a wealth of expertise in a friendly and supportive environment, and caters to the full spectrum – from beginner to experienced and established conductors.
The tutors are all active conductors who are also experienced teachers of conducting. Participants at all levels will develop and refine their core conducting skills, with more advanced classes focusing on areas such as rehearsal technique, interpretation, vocal technique, style, and language.
Offering tuition at five levels, Beginner, Foundation, Transition, Intermediate and Advanced, the course offers the opportunity to learn from Irish and International conductors and trainers through practical sessions and peer observation. A series of workshops and talks will also be offered by a range of Irish and visiting experts during the week. Participants will also take part in class singing and choir activities, masterclass sessions and concert opportunities.
The tutors for the 2010 course are Martin Barrett, Peter Erdei, Ite O’Donovan, Bernie Sherlock and Gabriella Thész. The course will take place in The World Academy of Music and Dance, University of Limerick.
This course offers:
- Exceptional value for money
- Excellent conducting tuition at a range of levels
- Tutor-led warm-up sessions and whole group singing
- Exposure to new repertoire
- Conducting in final-day concert (optional)
- One-to-one lessons by private arrangement
- Observer places available
The course will also include workshops and lectures including vocal production, score preparation, rehearsal technique, and the placement of voices within the choir.
Fees
AOIC Members €375
Non AOIC Members €425
Students/Unwaged €305
Observer fees
AOIC Members €180
Non AOIC Members €150
Students/Unwaged €120
Participant and observer fees include light lunch and refreshments.
Download application form as Word document (76KB)
Repertoire
Download revised repertoire list as Word document (96KB)
Please contact AOIC at aoic@ul.ie or 061 234823 for further information.
