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Dublin Choral Conducting and Composition Masterclasses

Dublin Choral Conducting and Composition Masterclasses

DCCMC

 

World Choral Conducting Network

in association with 

Dublin City University

Present

Dublin Choral Conducting and 

Composition Masterclasses 

with New Dublin Voices

August 30 – September 1, 2024

Dublin City University, All Hallows Campus 

Closing date for applications: July 31, 2024

Course Directors: Dr Bernie Sherlock (TU Dublin) and Dr Seán Doherty (DCU)

Conducting Tutors
Composition Tutor
Fees

  • Active Participant €295. Early bird: €245 (enrol before July 13)

  • Student: €190 

  • Observer: €50 per day. Three days €130

  • Deposit: €100

Please note that the fee for attending the course does not include food or accommodation.

Choral Conducting Masterclasses
  • For conductors wishing to develop their technique, musicianship, interpretation
  • Three levels: foundation, intermediate, advanced
  • Conductors will conduct their peers, a pianist, and New Dublin Voices
  • See below for level descriptors
Choral Composition Masterclass
  • For composers who wish to develop their artistic practice 
  • Suitable for those with some experience in choral composition and facility in notation software

  • Composers will workshop their draft piece with a conductor, pianist, and singers
     

How to Apply

Click here to apply

The course directors will assess applications, and applicants will be contacted within three days of receipt of application. If accepted, a deposit of €100 is requested immediately. The balance will be due by July 31 via Eventbrite. 

Cancellation: 4 weeks before event: 100% refund; 3 weeks: 50%; 2 weeks: 25%; 1 week: 0%

SCHEDULE 
Friday Aug 30  

Introduction & warm-up

Session 1                                

Session 2                             

10.00 am

11.00 am – 1.00 pm

2.30 pm – 6.00 pm

Saturday Aug 31

  

Warm-up                                 

Session 3                                

Session 4                                 

Session 5 (Open masterclass)

Concert: New Dublin Voices

9.30 am

10.00 am – 1.00 pm

2.30 pm – 4.15 pm

4.30 pm – 6.00 pm

7.30 pm – 9.30 pm

Sunday Sept 1

  

Warm-up                                 

Session 6                                 

Sound Check                         

Participants' Concert

9.30 am – 9.55 am

10.00 am –1.00 pm

2.30 - 4.00 pm 

5.00 pm 
Level Descriptors
INTERMEDIATE  
  • For conductors with good musicianship skills and experience working with choirs and/or who have had previous tuition in conducting
  • Increased attention to style, interpretation and rehearsal technique 
  • Participants need to familiarise themselves with the set pieces prior to the course
ADVANCED 
  • For conductors with considerable experience, excellent musicianship skills, good vocal technique and rehearsal technique, who have already studied conducting to a high level 

  • Participants are expected to be fully familiar with all set pieces

    Enquiries: dublinchoralmasterclasses@gmail.com