Professional Development

Guest Artists & Presenters

Canadian Chamber Choir, Dr. Julia Davids

A professional choral ensemble of Canadian singers, musicians, composers and conductors, the Canadian Chamber Choir (CCC) is renowned for its success in promoting and sharing our nation’s new and exist- ing choral works.

National Youth Choir, Dr. Victoria Meredith

Hear the future sing! Ranging in age from 18 to 25 years, these singers from across Canada represent the kind of dedication, talent and passion that inspires. Their rousing performance and vivacious enthusiasm will have you on your feet!

Elora Festival Singers, Noel Edison

Known for their rich, warm sound and clarity of texture, the Elora Festival Singers are one of Canada’s most elite professional chamber choirs. This choir is famous for its diverse styles, commit- ment to Canadian repertoire and collaborations with other Canadian artists.

• Da Camera Singers, Edmonton
• DMCice, Winnipeg
• Elektra Women’s Choir, Vancouver
• EnChor Chamber Choir, Vancouver
• Flatland Singers: MB High School Honour Choir
• Juventus Concert Choir, Regina
• Lux Luceat: University of Manitoba Singers,
  University of Saskatchewan Greystone Singers
  and University of Alberta Madrigal Singers
• Saskatoon Chamber Singers
• Saskatoon Children’s Choir
• Spiritus Chamber Choir, Calgary
• St. Mary’s Festival Youth Singers
• Swift Current Comp Chamber Singers
• University of Regina Chamber Singers

Sessions

• WOW-ing Your Audience
• From Oral to Choral
• Deepening the Mind-Body Connection in Singing:
• Dalcroze Eurhythmics in the Choral Rehearsal
• The Choral Conductor and the Voice Teacher as
• Collaborator
• Developing Tone by Choosing the Right Repertoire
• Approaching the Choral Score
• Making Gesture Meaningful
• Technology in the Choral Classroom and Choral
• Development
• The Choir in Modern Worship
• French Diction

Presenters

Keynote Presentation

Primadonna Chorali

Fasten your seatbelts! Join us as comedienne Mary Lou Fallis, the alter ego of Mrs. Bach, Mrs. Mozart and Primadonna on a Moose! serves up a satirical smorgasbord highlighting the quirks and curiosities of the ‘choir experience’. Peter Tiefenbach, pianist.

Feature Presenter

Brian Tate

Vocalist, choral director and award-winning com- poser, Brian works extensively with the singing voice both as a performer and facilitator. His sessions will enlighten and inspire!

Additional Presenters Include

• Diane Loomer
• Robert Ingari
• Larry Nickel
• Patricia Abbott
• Mark Sirett
• John Brough
• Caron Daley
• Vern Sanders
• Elroy Friesen
• Dr. John Hooper
• Brett Scott
• Philip Copeland

Master Class for Apprentice Conductors

Applications are being accepted for three conduc- tors to participate in a series of master classes with Dr. Julia Davids, Artistic Director, Canadian Cham- ber Choir. Interested candidates should submit their CV, two letters of reference and a CD record- ing of at least two pieces from their recent work to James Hawn (201 - 31st Street West, Saskatoon, SK S7L 0P6) by December 31, 2009

Conference Registration

Register on-line at www.saskchoral.ca beginning January 1. On-site registration opens at noon on Thursday, May 20.

Hotel Reservations

Conference rates are available until April 14, 2010 by contacting the Delta Bessborough Hotel and identifying yourself as a delegate to Podium 2010 (1.800.268.1133 or 306.244.5521).

For more information contact:

Saskatchewan Choral Federation 1870 Lorne Street, Regina, SK S4P 2L7 P: 306.780.9230 or 1.877.524.6725 E: information@saskchoral.ca W: www.saskchoral.ca

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