Annual Choral Conducting Summer School

Sunday 16th - Friday 21st August, 2009

DIT Conservatory of Music, Rathmines, Dublin 6

Artistic Director: Bernie Sherlock
Guest Masterteachers: Peter Broadbent and Dr Katalin Kiss

The Association of Irish Choirs Conducting Summer School took place from Sunday 16th until Friday 21st August. Conductors, teachers, musicians and students worked at 5 levels, with the Hungarian Kati Kiss tutoring the Intermediate level, and the English conductor of the Joyful Company of Singers, Peter Broadbent, tutoring the advanced level.

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 for the 2009 course were Peter Broadbent, David Brophy, Niall Crowley, Dr Katalin Kiss and Bernie Sherlock, all of whom are active conductors and experienced teachers of conducting. 

Offering tuition at five levels, Access, 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. Participants at all levels develop and refine their core conducting skills, with more advanced classes focusing on areas such as rehearsal technique, interpretation, vocal technique, style, and language. A series of workshops and talks was also offered by a range of Irish and visiting experts during the week and participants also took part in class singing and choir activities, masterclass sessions and concert opportunities.

AOIC's Conducting Summer School 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

Details for the 2010 Conucting Summer School will be posted shortly

For further details contact Sinéad Ní Mhurchú at education@cnc.ie