Session Title: Jazz Orchestra Open Rehearsal/Rehearsal Techniques Session Description: Join Gordon Foote in an open rehearsal with the University of Toronto Jazz Orchestra. Try some inventive rehearsal techniques to improve your ensemble performance, including style, section phrasing, dynamics, articulation, ensemble blend and balance, and intonation. Material for the rehearsal will include a variety of levels, with […]

Session Title: Fostering Student Leadership Opportunities in Your Music Program Session Description: Running a music program is a lot of work. On top of all of your duties as a teacher, there are a countless number of tasks that need to be done to keep your program running on all cylinders. You can’t possibly do everything […]

Session Title: Musical Diversity: Integrating Gospel Music into the Music Classroom Session Description: For decades, gospel music has influenced several musical genres and popular music performances. This workshop will explore strategies for engaging students in rote learning and ear training while teaching the cultural context and historical impact of gospel music on society. Repertoire selection resources […]

Session Title: Creating a Culture of Excellence Session Description: Why do students participate in band? How do you encourage students to continue in band, and inspire them to work towards excellence? In this session, we will discuss what goes into an engaging and ongoing band program, and what you can do to help your students achieve […]

Session Title: Introduction to Classical Indian Vocal Technique and Music Theory Session Description: This workshop is an introduction to the history and theory of classical Indian music with specific focus on vocal art. Artist will share the techniques of using the vocal chord to touch various notes in a chronology and lead participants in several exercises on […]

Session Title: Acting for Singers Session Description: This workshop integrates drama techniques for singers to explore. Techniques extend from improvisation, storytelling through lyrics, vocal diction through physical presence, breathing techniques to collaborate the mind, body and soul, and overall instilling in our students the confidence within the full voice and body collaborated harmoniously as one. Clinician(s): Summer […]

Session Title: Help for the Novice Band Teacher Session Description: We will answer all of your questions from how to get started by creating an ensemble before instruments, how to effectively assign instruments, how to make good sounds, how to manage tone and intonation, as well as how to keep students engaged and where to find […]