Transcriptions have a long and rich history. Explore beautifully crafted transcriptions of instrumental works for choir as well as arrangements of solo works to choral versions – especially those of Clytus Gottwald. Composers to be featured include Barber, Mahler, Wolf, and others.

The genius of Shakespeare lives on through his poetry and prose. Many composers have been stimulated by the beauty, magic, and humour of his writing. We will now present the music of composers of different eras and nationalities, inspired by the English poet, like Mäntyjärvi and Vaughan Williams.

Discover techniques and exercises that can be used during the warm-up to develop tonal memory, aural skills, and improve intonation while warm-up the voice (should be…while warming-up the voice.)

The conductor creates the perfect performance in their mind’s ear through score study and preparation. Through a combination of spiritual power and energy and meaningful gestures the conductor then brings the piece to life and creates a flow of energy from conductor to singer to audience. We will explore the many ways conductors can shape musical expression on multiple levels and through the control of energy.