WEST CHESTER UNIVERSITY
CHORAL CONDUCTING SYMPOSIUM
July 17 – 20, 2024
The West Chester University Summer Choral 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 will be engaged in all activities but who will not conduct. All sessions will be video recorded and given to participating conductors. A workshop fee is required in addition to tuition.
SYMPOSIUM
DETAILS
Daily Schedule
Wednesday–Friday, July 17 - 19, 2024
- 9:00-10:00am – Reading sessions with music packet
- 10:15am-12:00pm – Conducting masterclass, on repertory from that day’s reading session
- 12:00-1:30pm – Lunch
- 1:30-2:30pm – Score study, analysis, and performance practice session
- 2:45-4:30pm – Conducting masterclass
- 4:30-4:45pm – Break
- 4:45-6:30pm – Lecture/conducting session
Saturday Morning, July 20, 2024
- 9:30am-12:30pm – Conducting masterclass with chamber orchestra
Repertoire
Coming soon.
Fees and Registration
Fees
Conducting Participant – $500
Observer – $200
College/University Student Observer (with ID) – $100
Contact Dr. David DeVenney at DDevenney@wcupa.edu if you are interested in registering for graduate credit.
Registration
Choral Conducting Symposium Registration
Contact Dr. David DeVenney with any additional questions.
SYMPOSIUM
CLINICIANS
Dr. William Weinert
Guest Clinician
Dr. David DeVenney
Symposium Host
Dr. Ryan Kelly
Symposium Host