{"id":101512,"date":"2024-01-30T14:02:57","date_gmt":"2024-01-30T19:02:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ludwig-van.com\/toronto\/?p=101512"},"modified":"2024-01-30T14:02:57","modified_gmt":"2024-01-30T19:02:57","slug":"whos-who-toronto-mendelssohn-choir-announces-community-choral-workshops","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ludwig-van.com\/toronto\/2024\/01\/30\/whos-who-toronto-mendelssohn-choir-announces-community-choral-workshops\/","title":{"rendered":"WHO\u2019S WHO | Toronto Mendelssohn Choir Announces Community Choral Workshops"},"content":{"rendered":"
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L-R (clockwise): Jean-S\u00e9bastien Vall\u00e9e; Dr. Tracy Wong; Dr. Elaine Choi (Photos courtesy of TMC)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

UPDATE FROM THE TORONTO MENDELSSOHN CHOIR<\/del><\/h1>\n

The Toronto Mendelssohn Choir announces \u201cExchange<\/strong>,\u201d a day of community choral workshops, on February 3, 2024. In collaboration with the Orpheus Choir of Toronto and Pax Christi Chorale, this all-day event features guest speakers and clinicians for a series of interactive workshops, masterclasses<\/strong> and lectures<\/strong>. A variety of choral music topics will be explored, including vocal techniques, choral conducting, community building, mindfulness for singers and more.<\/p>\n

Nine facilitators have been chosen from across our musical community, with workshops led by TMChoir Artistic Director Jean-S\u00e9bastien Vall\u00e9e, Pax Christi Chorale Artistic Director Elaine Choi, Orpheus Choir of Toronto Artistic Director Thomas Burton, as well as specialists from across the GTA, including choral conductors, speech-language pathologists, music therapists and Alexander Technique certified teachers.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s keynote presenter is the 2023-2024 TMChoir composer-in-residence, Dr. Tracy Wong. Dr. Wong, an award-winning conductor and composer, will lead participants through her newest composition throughout the day. An active choral clinician, Dr. Wong has led workshops for choirs in North America, Brunei, France, Ireland, Portugal and Malaysia.<\/p>\n

This one-day event will include events for every choral music enthusiast, from the armchair music fan to active choral singers of every level. All are welcome and registration is pay-what-you-can, with a suggested amount of $20.<\/p>\n

SUMMARY <\/strong><\/p>\n

Exchange: A Day of Choral Community Workshops<\/em><\/p>\n

Dr. Tracy Wong, keynote presenter<\/p>\n

Jean-S\u00e9bastien Vall\u00e9e, Artistic Director Toronto Mendelssohn Choir<\/p>\n

Elaine Choi, Artistic Director Pax Christi Chorale<\/p>\n

Thomas Burton, Artistic Director Orpheus Choir of Toronto<\/p>\n

Full list of presenters found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

February 3, 2024 – 10:00am – 6:00pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

Yorkminster Park Baptist Church<\/p>\n

WORKSHOPS <\/strong>\u2014 <\/strong>Our speakers and topics<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Demystifying Conducting
\nJEAN-S\u00c9BASTIEN VALL\u00c9E, TMCHOIR ARTISTIC DIRECTOR<\/strong><\/p>\n

Join TMChoir Artistic Director Jean-S\u00e9bastien Vall\u00e9e to explore the artistry and craft of choral leadership with our workshop, \u201cDemystify Conducting.\u201d This session is designed to unravel the complexities of conducting, offering participants a comprehensive understanding of the conductor’s role. Through interactive discussions and practical activities, participants will gain insight into the conductor’s techniques, gestural communication strategies, and the collaborative dynamics that shape a choral performance.<\/p>\n

Explore Chinese Choral Repertoire
\nELAINE CHOI, PAX CHRISTI CHORALE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR<\/strong><\/p>\n

Come for a reading session and explore the rich history of Chinese choral music with Pax Christi Chorale Artistic Director, Elaine Choi. As a group, we will sing through some repertoire by Chinese composers, learn about Mandarin & Cantonese choral diction, and understand the brief history of choral tradition in Asia.<\/p>\n

Listening and Community Building through Improvisation
\nTHOMAS BURTON, ORPHEUS CHOIR OF TORONTO ARTISTIC DIRECTOR<\/strong><\/p>\n

Choristers will explore different free improvisation techniques in order to expand their ability to connect with their fellow singers in rehearsal and performance. Emphasis will be placed on one-on-one connections between participants, pitch and melody memory, and the importance of risk-taking.<\/p>\n

Mindfulness for Singers
\nLINDSAY MCINTYRE, DMA<\/strong><\/p>\n

How can we sing together more mindfully? In this workshop, TMSinger Lindsay McIntyre will discuss mindfulness and its benefits for musicians, music performance anxiety (MPA) and its root causes, transformational examples from participants in her recent research study, and practical tools and exercises for participants to incorporate mindfulness activities into their own musical practice.<\/p>\n

Building your Choral Toolbox
\nEMILY PARKER, PROFESSIONAL CHORISTER AND CONDUCTOR<\/strong><\/p>\n

Join TMChoir Musical Assistant and TMSinger Emily Parker as you strengthen your skills as a choral musician by expanding the tools you have at your disposal. Learn shortcuts to better sight-reading, the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), diction onsets and offsets, how to utilise subdividing, effective and efficient note-taking, and more.<\/p>\n

Alexander Technique for Choristers
\nPAUL GENYK-BEREZOWSKY, CERTIFIED TEACHER OF THE ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Would you like to uncover greater vocal freedom and ease, but old habits seem to hold you back? In this workshop, under the guidance of Alexander Technique Teacher, TMChoir Musical Assistant and TMSinger Paul Genyk-Berezowsky, you will begin practising a process for developing greater self-awareness and presence in the moment of performance (and rehearsal, practice, etc.). We will explore singing as an activity for the whole self. Discover strategies for sitting and standing through long rehearsals and performances and take home practices you can use to help promote greater ease of movement in daily activities.<\/p>\n

The Global Chorister
\nNICHOLAS NICOLAIDIS, PROFESSIONAL CHORISTER AND CONDUCTOR<\/strong><\/p>\n

TMChoir Musical Assistant and TMSinger Nicholas Nicolaidis has been a chorister across the globe, from South Africa to Canada. Learn about navigating the singing tools required to be able to participate in and contribute towards the art of choral singing in a new country or environment, no matter where you go.<\/p>\n

The Anatomy of \u201cBlend:\u201d Vowels and Vocal Colours
\nJORDAN SCHOLL, SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST<\/strong><\/p>\n

Vowels are the primary colours of the voice. When we understand their composition and how they interact with the sounds and spaces around them, we can learn to create our own unique vocal colours and even \u201ccolour match\u201d with singers around us. In this workshop, we\u2019ll explore and\u00a0 practise how vowel sounds are created and how to use an understanding of vowel shapes to our advantage as choral singers. Whether the goal is to blend, to stand out, to project, or to soften, we\u2019ll discuss the tools needed to feel more confident and in control of the art we make with others.<\/p>\n

Connecting Through Our Musical Selves
\nHANNAH YOU, MUSIC THERAPIST ACCREDITED<\/strong><\/p>\n

Why do we sing? Certified Music Therapist, Hannah You will guide you through identifying the elements of your musical self that help us connect to music. We will explore how this connection shapes our relationships with others in music and ultimately impacts our audience.<\/p>\n

For more information, including how to register and further details on the workshops, visit here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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