A Special High School Choral Workshop Opportunity with the Internationally acclaimed UK-based vocal ensemble VOCES8
VOCES8
Friday, February 17, 2023, 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Our Lady of the Lake, Verona, NJ (click for map)
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This inspirational three-hour workshop will provide High School, 8th Grade Middle Schoolers, and high school-aged Community Youth Choirs the opportunity to sing in a dynamic massed choir environment supported by the Montclair State University Singers and under the leadership of VOCES8. Participating choirs will need to learn two accessible pieces provided well in advance (available October 2022). Additionally, there will be performance demonstrations by VOCES8 and the University Singers, as well as Q&A opportunities. This will be a wonderful day to celebrate and share the joy of choral singing under the guidance of dedicated, expert choral musicians and music educators.
In-School Visits
In addition to the February 17thchoral workshop, for those school choirs interested, US representatives of the VOCES8 Foundation Choral Scholars Program under the Direction of Paul Smith (VOCES8 Co-Founder and Foundation CEO), will be available to visit and work with choirs starting October through early February. This opportunity is only available to choirs participating in the February 17th workshop. Individual school visits will be scheduled at mutually agreeable times and provide artistic/vocal/musical support for you and your students in meaningful ways specific to your program needs.
Cost
There is no charge for the February 17, 2023 Workshop or the In-School Visits. The VOCES8 ensemble is part of the John J. Cali School of Music’s 2022-23 Cali Immersive Residency program.
To secure your choir’s participation please register ASAP, providing student chorister and teacher/chaperone numbers. Please also indicate your desire to participate in the VOCES8 Foundation’s Choral Scholars In-School Visit program too.