Summer Choral Institute


Summer Choral Institute 2009 The third annual Salt Lake Choral Artists Summer Choral Institute is open to choral music teachers, directors, choral enthusiasts, and singers of all ages. Each of the nine sessions will focus on a major choral work, several works by one composer, or repertoire unified by a theme. Even-numbered sessions are for one night only! Participants will sing, study, rehearse, and perform under the direction of Artistic Director Brady Allred in beautiful Libby Gardner Concert Hall at the University of Utah. For the second year, we will collaborate with the Madeleine Choir School for choral rehearsals and music classes designed for students from ages 8-18. The Summer Choral Institute has been approved by the University of Utah School of Music for graduate ensemble credit, and Utah teachers will be able to register for re-certification and inservice credit. Call for details! With daytime, evening and weekend activities, we offer a session to fit every schedule. Families are encouraged to participate together in one or more sessions—especially Session 5—with a special family discount. Find us listed at the Choral Festivals and Workshops page on the ACDA website! SESSION ONE God Bless America: Patriotic Music from the USA Thursday - Saturday, June 25-27, 2009 Repertoire will feature Howard Hanson’s “Song of Democracy” accompanied by the 23rd Army Band. Patriotic favorites include “Give Me Your Tired, Your Poor,” “The Battle Hymn of the Republic,” and “God Bless America.” Popular favorites include “Bring Him Home” and “This Land is Your Land,” plus an Armed Services Medley complete with flag ceremony and color guard. Come celebrate your love for America! Thursday, June 25: 7:00-10:00 pm rehearsal, 270 David Gardner Hall Friday, June 26: 7:00-10:00 pm rehearsal, 270 David Gardner Hall Saturday, June 27: 9:00-12:00 noon rehearsal, 270 David Gardner Hall 2:00-5:00 pm dress rehearsal, Libby Gardner Concert Hall 7:30 pm concert, Libby Gardner Concert Hall SESSION TWO South Pacific -- One night only! Tuesday, July 7, 2009 Broadway musical enthusiasts will enjoy singing all the music from the award-winning musical South Pacific in arrangements for soloists and choir. Come experience the beauty and power of Rodgers and Hammerstein at their best, without the costumes and stage lights! Tuesday, July 7: 7:00-10:00 pm, 270 David Gardner Hall SESSION THREE Girls' Night Out: Choral Music for Women Thursday - Saturday, July 9-11, 2009 For the first time, an SCI session devoted to music just for treble voices. Repertoire will include popular folk music, Broadway showtunes, and Gustav Holst’s “Hymns from the Rig Veda” with harp accompaniment. Thursday, July 9: 7:00-10:00 pm rehearsal, 270 David Gardner Hall Friday, July 10: 7:00-10:00 pm rehearsal, 270 David Gardner Hall Saturday, July 11: 9:00-12:00 noon rehearsal, 270 David Gardner Hall 2:00-5:00 pm dress rehearsal, Libby Gardner Concert Hall 7:30 pm concert, Libby Gardner Concert Hall SESSION FOUR Mack Wilberg's "Requiem" -- One night only! Tuesday, July 14, 2009 Newly-appointed conductor of the Salt Lake Mormon Tabernacle Choir, Dr. Mack Wilberg is an internationally renowned composer and arranger. His “Requiem” was premiered in 2007 and was recently recorded by the Tabernacle Choir and published by Oxford University Press. Come experience this beautiful new composition. Tuesday, July 14: 7:00-10:00 pm, 270 David Gardner Hall SESSION FIVE Utah Composers: Sacred and Secular Choral Music by Composers from Utah In collaboration with the Madeleine Choir School Monday - Sunday, July 13-19, 2009 (Children's and Youth Choirs) Children, Junior High, and High School students will enjoy daily choral rehearsals at the Cathedral of the Madeleine Choir School. In addition, they can choose enrichment classes in such subjects as composition, handbells, conducting, keyboard, and movement. The session concludes with a Saturday evening concert in Libby Gardner Concert Hall and a Sunday performance at the Cathedral of the Madeleine. Monday - Friday, July 13-17: 9:00-3:00 pm rehearsals and classes, Madeleine Choir School Saturday, July 18: 9:00-12:00 noon rehearsal, 200 David Gardner Hall 2:00-5:00 pm dress rehearsal, Libby Gardner Concert Hall 7:30 pm concert, Libby Gardner Concert Hall Sunday, July 19: 11:00 am performance, Cathedral of the Madeleine Thursday - Sunday, July 16-19, 2009 (Adult Choir) Adult singers will enjoy singing sacred and secular choral music by Mack Wilberg, Ronald Staheli, Thomas Durham, David Naylor, Cameron Rose, Jane Fjeldsted, Marie Nelson Bennett, Murray Boren and others. The session concludes with a Saturday evening concert in Libby Gardner Concert Hall and a Sunday performance at the Cathedral of the Madeleine. Thursday, July 16: 7:00-10:00 pm rehearsal, 270 David Gardner Hall Friday, July 17: 7:00-10:00 pm rehearsal, 270 David Gardner Hall Saturday, July 18: 9:00-12:00 noon rehearsal, 270 David Gardner Hall 2:00-5:00 pm dress rehearsal, Libby Gardner Concert Hall 7:30 pm concert, Libby Gardner Concert Hall Sunday, July 19: 11:00 am performance Cathedral of the Madeleine SESSION SIX John Rutter's "Magnificat" -- One night only! Tuesday, August 4, 2009 Enjoy a little “Christmas in July” by singing through John Rutter’s “Magnificat.” Rutter’s music is a favorite among singers all over the world. Tuesday, August 4: 7:00-10:00 pm, 270 David Gardner Hall SESSION SEVEN John Rutter Psalmfest Thursday - Saturday, August 6-8, 2009 Back by popular demand, the music of John Rutter will be featured in performance with choir and chamber orchestra. Rutter’s "Psalmfest" includes the popular anthems “O Clap Your Hands,” “”The Lord is My Shepherd,” “I Will Lift Up Mine Eyes” and others. The SCI singers will be joined by the Salt Lake Choral Artists Chamber Choir, chamber orchestra and soloists. Thursday, August 6: 7:00-10:00 pm rehearsal, 270 David Gardner Hall Friday, August 7: 7:00-10:00 pm rehearsal, 270 David Gardner Hall Saturday, August 8: 9:00-12:00 noon rehearsal, 270 David Gardner Hall 2:00-5:00 pm dress rehearsal, Libby Gardner Concert Hall 7:30 pm concert, Libby Gardner Concert Hall SESSION EIGHT SLCA 2009-10 Concert Season Preview -- One night only! Tuesday, August 11, 2009 Come sing with the Salt Lake Choral Artists as they read through selected repertoire from their 2009-2010 season, including selections from the Rachmaninoff “Vespers,” Poulenc “Gloria,” Lauridsen “Lux Aeterna,” and Mozart “Coronation Mass” and “Solemn Vespers.” Tuesday, August 11: 7:00-10:00 pm, 270 David Gardner Hall SESSION NINE High School Chamber Choir/Madrigal Retreat Weekend Thursday - Saturday, August 13-15, 2009 This session is specifically designed to help high school madrigal and chamber choir singers get back into shape for the school year. High school directors are invited and encouraged to bring their full choirs with the option of staying in the University of Utah's student housing or Guest House. Morning sessions will be group rehearsals with Dr. Allred. Afternoons will include mini-classes in music theory, group voice, leadership training, conducting, and vocal master classes, as well as separate rehearsal times for each school choir. All students who participate without their regular school choir will form their own ensemble conducted by Dr. Allred and his graduate conducting students. Evening social activities will include an ice cream social, dance, and banquet. The weekend concludes with a concert in Libby Gardner Concert Hall featuring each of the participating choirs individually and the combined choirs conducted by Dr. Allred. Thursday, August 13: 9:00-10:00 am, breakfast and warm-up 10:00-12:00 noon, rehearsal with Dr. Allred 12:00-1:30 pm, lunch 1:30-2:15 pm, mini-classes 2:15-3:00 pm, mini-classes 3:00-5:00 pm, individual school rehearsals 5:00-7:00 pm, dinner 7:00-8:00 pm, rehearsal 8:00-10:00 pm, social activity Friday, August 14: 9:00-12:00 noon, rehearsal with Dr. Allred 12:00-1:30 pm, lunch 1:30-2:15 pm, mini-classes 2:15-3:00 pm, mini-classes 3:00-5:00 pm, individual school rehearsals 5:00-7:00 pm, dinner 7:00-8:00 pm, rehearsal 8:00-10:00 pm, social activity Saturday, August 15: 9:00-12:00 noon, rehearsal with Dr. Allred in Libby Gardner Concert Hall 12:00-1:30 pm, lunch 1:30-5:00 pm, mini-classes, individual school rehearsals in Libby Gardner Concert Hall 5:00-7:00 pm, formal banquet 7:30-8:30 pm, final concert CHORAL CONDUCTING WORKSHOPS Non-credit workshop for beginning and intermediate conductors Monday - Friday, June 22-26, 2009, 1:00-4:00 pm Become the conductor you have always wanted to be! Improve your rehearsal techniques and conducting skills in a friendly and nurturing class setting. Subject matter includes tips for selecting choral literature, score study and preparation, dynamic phrasing, acquiring and using meaningful conducting gestures, effective rehearsal techniques, performance practice, diction, and beautiful singing. Students will have daily opportunities to conduct the class as a lab chorus, to sing in the Salt Lake Choral Artists Summer Institute Chorus, and to conduct the Institute Chorus. Conducting sessions are videotaped for personal evaluation. Participants receive a packet of music at the beginning of the week for use during the class. Beginning and intermediate conductors are welcome to register for this course. Instructor: Dr. Brady R. Allred Non-credit workshop for intermediate and advanced conductors Monday - Friday, July 13-17, 2009, 1:00-4:00 pm First time offered! Raise the level of your artistic, technical, and aural conducting skills to new heights. Scheduled in conjunction with the Salt Lake Choral Artists Summer Choral Institute, students will have opportunities to conduct the Institute Choir as well as members of the SLCA Chamber Choir in standard choral literature. Selected repertoire will include the sacred and secular music of Utah composers. Topics of discussion include advanced score study and preparation, performance practice, diction, rehearsal techniques, and ensemble unity. The week's activities will culminate in two public performances featuring selected conductors from the class. Instructor: Dr. Brady R. Allred MUSIC WORKSHOP Workshop for teaching music and conducting children's choirs Monday - Friday, July 13-17, 2009, 9:00-12:00 noon In partnership with the University of Utah College of Fine Arts and the Community Partnership of West Valley City, instruction will be offered for teachers and volunteers on teaching songs, starting and developing a childrens choir, and developing an after-school music program.