Announcing 36th National Conductors' Symposium

By: Oct. 03, 2015
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An intensive workshop with Master Conductor Jon Washburn and Canada's premier choral ensemble, the Vancouver Chamber Choir, Jan 18-23, 2016.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Nov 6, 2015
The Vancouver Chamber Choir's 36th National Conductors'
"The most profound musical experience I have had yet in my career."
Symposium is an opportunity to take part in master classes with Canada's premier choral ensemble January 18-23, 2016 in Vancouver. Presenting a week of conducting sessions and technique seminars, Master Conductor Jon Washburn will
"It's not just about conducting. From discussions about organizational matters including boards, marketing and fundraising to artistic and practical elements of conducting, NCS is an all-encompassing look at leading an arts organization." provide advanced training in choral conducting to university, school, church and community choir directors from around the world. The symposium will focus on providing conductors with as much podium time as possible and will culminate with each participant sharing in the conducting of a Vancouver Chamber Choir concert. Observers are also welcome and are encouraged to participate in all aspects of the symposium, including some conducting sessions if they wish. The 2016 application brochure is here . Feel free to forward this message to anyone who may be
"I don't know any other workshop that provides this much podium time and gives a young emerging artist the opportunity to work with so many professional singers."
interested. Applications must be received by November 6, 2015. For more information about the Vancouver Chamber Choir or the National Conductors' Symposium just visit our website here.

Questions? Simply reply to this email.


"It was a stimulating opportunity to conduct professional singers. Having been an NCS
observer two years ago helped."
"It was a wonderful experience... a respectful and compassionate mirror in which I have been able to see myself from a new perspective."

"Each day was packed full with enlightening, educational activities. Jon Washburn is a true master of his craft."
Applications must be received by Nov 6, 2015



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