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 20, 2024

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

Conducting Tutors

• Dr Bernie Sherlock, Ireland (Advanced) 

• Dr Michael Murphy, USA (Intermediate)    

• Dr Amy Bebbington, England (Foundation)

Composition Tutor

• Dr Seán Doherty, Ireland  

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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
   

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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 

Level Descriptors

FOUNDATION

• For establishing the fundamentals of conducting technique 
• For those with some qualification or background in music who may have elementary conducting experience
• Material is primarily canons and simple 2, 3, and 4-part songs

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

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  Enquiries: dublinchoralmasterclasses@gmail.com