Directors & Visual Leaders Seminar 2019
Schedule of Classes and Events
Schedule is subject to change.
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Class Focus Key:
- GS = General Session
- ML = Musical Leaders
- VL = Visual Leaders
Thursday • August 8, 2019 • "Arrival Day"
4–7:30 p.m. | Arrival and Hotel Check-in • Event Registration on 3rd floor |
7:30–9 p.m. | Opening Session • Salon H & I • Mary Rhea and Kim Vaughn |
9–10:30 p.m. | Opening Reception • 3rd Floor Foyer • Cash bar available |
Friday • August 9, 2019
7:30–8:30 a.m. | Breakfast Provided • Salon E |
8:30–9 a.m. | Music in the Morning • Salon H & I • Mary Rhea and Kim Vaughn |
9–10 a.m. | General Session: The Anatomy of Voice and Breath • Salon H & I • Jennie Morton |
Session 1 Breakouts • 10:15–11:15 a.m.
And the Music Shall Lead Us! (VL) • Salon H & I
Instructed By: Erin Howden
The Magic Lies in the Sound of Communication (ML) • Salon A & B
Instructed By: Lori Lyford
Mental Training for Singers (ML, VL) • Salon D
Instructed By: Britt-Heléne Bonnedahl
And the Award for Best Supporting Actor Goes To ... the Assistant Director! (ML) • Salon C
Instructed By: Deanna Kastler
Break • 11:15–11:30 a.m.
Session 2 Breakouts • 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Unleash the Genius – Exploring Visual Possibilities Outside the Lines (VL) • Salon H & I
Instructed By: Erin Howden
What is the Music Trying to Tell You? (ML) • Salon C
Instructed By: Kim Vaughn
The Voice at All Ages (ML) • Salon A & B
Instructed By: Darlene Rogers
Incorporating the Director into the Chorus’ Visual Plan (ML, VL) • Salon D
Instructed By: Lori Lyford
12:30–2 p.m. • Lunch Provided • Salon E
Session 3 Breakouts • 2–3 p.m.
Voice and Dance Technique Integration: The Anatomy of Functional Movement with Voice (VL) • Salon H & I
Instructed By: Jennie Morton
The Director, Teacher, Coach (ML) • Salon A & B
Instructed By: Lori Lyford
Building/ Recovering Stamina with Speech Therapy (ML) • Salon D
Instructed By: Britt-Helene Bonnedahl
The Life Cycle of a Song (ML) • Salon C
Instructed By: Mary Rhea
3–3:15 p.m. • Break
Session 4 Breakouts • 3:15–4:15 p.m.
I Dare You to Move (VL) • Salon A & B
Instructed By: Deanna Kastler
Resonance: What is it and How Do I Get Some? (ML) • Salon C
Instructed By: Kim Vaughn
Directing As Two-way Communication (ML) • Salon H & I
Instructed By: Kathleen Hansen
Putting Together an Effective Performance Package (ML, VL) • Salon D
Instructed By: Judy Pozsgay
4:15–4:30 p.m. • Break
4:30–6 p.m. | General Session: What Box? • Salon H & I • Jennie Morton |
6:30 p.m. | Dinner • On your own – Explore the River Walk! |
Saturday • August 10, 2019
7:30–8:30 a.m. | Breakfast • Salon E |
8:30–9 a.m. | Music in the Morning • Salon H & I • Mary Rhea and Kim Vaughn |
9–10 a.m. | General Session: The Voice from Foot to Head: A Holistic Approach to Voice • Salon H & I • Jennie Morton |
Session 5 Breakouts • 10:15–11:15 a.m.
Let it Go! Promoting Authentic Emotional Exposure and Performance Freedom (VL) • Salon H & I
Instructed By: Erin Howden
Interpretation Skills for Directors (ML) • Salon A & B
Instructed By: Kim Vaughn
A Teacher’s Approach to Communication and Coaching (ML, VL) • Salon C
Instructed By: Deanna Kastler
Caring for the Instrument (ML) • Salon D
Instructed By: Darlene Rogers
11:15–11:30 a.m. • Break
Session 6 Breakouts • 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Tips and Tricks for Teaching Choreography (VL) • Salon A & B
Instructed By: Judy Pozsgay
Play It Forward: Explore the Concept of Forward Motion (ML) • Salon D
Instructed By: Mary Rhea
Directing Skills for Assistant Directors (ML) • Salon C
Instructed By: Deanna Kastler
Pure Imagination – Creatively Influencing Sound and Performance (ML, VL) • Salon H & I
Instructed By: Erin Howden
12:30–2 p.m. • Lunch • Salon E
Session 7 Breakouts • 2–3 p.m.
Characterization and Musical Enhancement as the Foundation for Choreography (VL) • Salon A & B
Instructed By: Judy Pozsgay
Voice and Dance Technique Integration: The Anatomy of Functional Movement with Voice (ML) • Salon H & I
Instructed By: Jennie Morton
3–3:15 p.m. • Break
Session 8 Breakouts • 3:15–4:15 p.m.
Inner Child of Music (VL) • Salon D
Instructed By: Deanna Kastler
Sing it, Mean it (ML) • Salon H & I
Instructed By: Lori Lyford
Fostering Diversity and Inclusion through Repertoire, Rehearsals and Chorus Culture (ML, VL) • Salon C
Instructed By: Kathleen Hansen
Moving Through Riser Challenges (ML, VL) • Salon A & B
Instructed By: Mary Rhea
4:15–4:30 p.m. • Break
4:30–5 p.m. | General Session • Beyond Technique: The Science and Art of Communication for Vocalists • Salon H & I • Instructed By: Jennie Morton |
6–8:30 p.m. | Dinner and Closing Session • Salon E • Erin Howden |
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