Choral-Orchestral Conducting Masterclass
Februbary 14-17, 2014
Featuring The Mannes Orchestra, The Philadelphia Singers, and soloists

Friday, February 14, 2014

John Goldmark Practice Center, The New School, 37 West 65th Street

4:00-5:00pm Registration

5:00-6:00pm Orientation

6:00-7:30pm Opening Reception

Saturday, February 15, 2014

Jazz Division, 6th Floor, The New School, 55 West 13th Street

9:00-9:45am Enrichment Session

Dynamic Score Study: Three Perspectives

• John Alexander, Pacific Chorale
• Raymond Harvey, Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra
• James John, Queens College Choral Society & Cerddorion Vocal Ensemble

Learn how experienced conductors approach choral-orchestral score study. 

10:00-1:25pm Podium and Video Review Sessions and Private Lessons

Break for Lunch

2:15-5:40pm Podium and Video Review Sessions and Private Lessons

Free Evening 

Sunday, February 16, 2014

Jazz Division, 6th Floor, The New School, 55 West 13th Street

10:00-1:25pm Podium and Video Review Sessions and Private Lessons

Break for Lunch

2:30-4:00pm Enrichment Session

Players Panel: A Candid Conversation

• Moderator:  Raymond Harvey, Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra
• Instrumentalists:  TBA

Here’s your chance to ask members of professional orchestras what they want from you as a conductor during a candid Q&A.  
 
Break for Dinner

6:00-9:25pm Podium and Video Review Sessions and Private Lessons

Monday, February 17, 2014

Mannes College, The New School, 150 West 85th Street

9:00-9:45am Enrichment Session

Tips for Managing Choral-Orchestral Rehearsals

• Miriam Burns, McLean Orchestra & Orchestra of the Redeemer
• Frank Nemhauser, Berkshire Choral Festival & Westchester Choral Society          
• Duain Wolfe, Chicago Symphony Chorus & Colorado Symphony Chorus 

This panel of seasoned conductors will discuss strategies for managing choral-orchestral rehearsals. 

10:00-1:25pm Podium and Video Review Sessions and Private Lessons

Break for Lunch

2:30-5:55pm Podium and Video Review Sessions and Private Lessons

6:00-6:30pm Q&A Session with Faculty and Wrap-Up