School of Music West Chester University 817 S. High Street West Chester, PA 19383 West Chester University School of Music Choral Conducting Symposium July 21 - 25, 2014 Ware Family Recital Hall, School of Music GUEST CLINICIANS Vance George Director Emeritus San Francisco Symphony Chorus SYMPOSIUM HOSTS Sharon Paul Director of Choral Activities University of Oregon David P. DeVenney Director of Choral Activities West Chester University Ryan Kelly Associate Director of Choral Activities West Chester University Choral Conducting Symposium WEST CHESTER UNIVERSITY with guest artists Vance George and Sharon Paul and WCU choral faculty David P. DeVenney and Ryan Kelly July 21-25, 2014 HOUSING There are several hotels near campus for those needing housing. Below is a partial listing: Days Hotel - West Chester Brandywine Valley 943 S. High St. West Chester, PA 19382 877-859-5095 Holiday Inn Express 1310 Wilmington Pike West Chester, PA 19382 610-399-4600 Microtel Inn and Suites 500 Willowbrook Lane West Chester, PA 19382 610-738-9111 Warner Hotel 120 N. High St. West Chester, PA 19380 610-982-6920 PA Act 48 credit available; 3 graduate credits for an additional fee. Note: anyone enrolling for graduate credit must be a Conducting Participant. SYMPOSIUM OVERVIEW The WCU Choral Conducting Symposium is designed to sharpen podium gestures and communication skills, enhance knowledge of repertoire, and deepen score study and analysis techniques. It is designed for working conductors, in public schools, churches, and community choirs. Conductors may participate in two ways: as Conducting Participants, who will get ample podium time with master teachers; or as Observers, who be engaged in all activities, but who will not conduct. MORNING SESSIONS 8:30 a.m.: Registration and Coffee, Monday only 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.: Repertory Session Monday: Classical/Romantic, Tuesday: Baroque, Wednesday: Renaissance, Thursday and Friday: Contemporary 10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.:Conducting Session Using shorter works from that day’s repertory study 12:15 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.:Lunch AFTERNOON SESSIONS 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.: Score study, analytical techniques 2:45 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.: Conducting Session: Mozart’s Requiem* *Friday’s Mozart session will be with chamber orchestra EVENING EVENTS Wednesday Dinner – (not included with registration): informal Q & A with all participants, hosts, and Guest Artists. Friday Reception – 5:00 p.m. COSTS All participants must submit a non-refundable $100 deposit with registration. The remainder is due on the first day. Conducting Participant (limited to 12 people): $500 Observing Participant: $300 FOR MORE INFORMATION: Go to www.wcuchoirs.us and click on “Symposium” or email Dr. DeVenney at [email protected]. REGISTRATION FORM Name: _______________________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________ City/State/Zip: ________________________________________ Email: _______________________________________________ Phone: _______________________________________________ Current Position: ______________________________________ Graduation dates: undergrad______________ graduate_______________ I would like to participate as: Voice Part: S A T B Conductor Observer (circle one) Amount Enclosed: $ ___________________________ Return deposit to: David P. DeVenney, School of Music West Chester University, 817 S. High St., West Chester, PA 19383 Participants will be selected in order of date of deposit. Make checks payable to “West Chester University.”