Elektra Women's Choir and Morna Edmundson, Artistic Director, are pleased to announce the choir's Conductor Mentorship Program, which runs through January and February, 2010. Topics covered will include choral warm-ups, vocal ranges, conducting technique, rehearsal technique, repertoire selection, and score preparation.
Two “Level A” applicants will be chosen to work closely with Edmundson, receiving personal feedback on rehearsal and conducting techniques with their own choirs. These conductors will work with Elektra at an open rehearsal on March 1, 7 pm Ryerson United Church, 2195 W45th Ave, Vancouver BC. Observers are welcome.
Choral Conducting Workshop
In addition to the Level A intensive program, Morna Edmundson will lead a 3-hour Choral Conducting Workshop on Saturday, January 16, in the Fireside Room, Ryerson United Church Hall. Designed for conductors of any skill level and type of choir, this workshop will include discussion of warm-ups and vocal technique, conducting technique, and repertoire selection. Registration is $30 plus GST. Payment may be made through PayPal on the Elektra website or by Visa/Mastercard or cheque. On-site registration before 9:45 am will also be available. Please bring a bag lunch.
Please pre-register by January 13 by contacting: manager@elektra.ca.
For full details about Elektra's Conductor Mentorship Program, please visit: http://elektra.ca/index.php?article=mentor
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