WEST CHESTER UNIVERSITY
CHORAL CONDUCTING SYMPOSIUM

July 16 – 19, 2025

The WCU Choral Conducting Symposium is designed to sharpen podium gestures and communication skills, enhance knowledge of repertoire, and deepen score study and analysis techniques. It is designed for working conductors in public/private schools, churches, and community choirs and is also suitable for advanced students ready for graduate study (masters or doctoral) in conducting. Conductors may participate in two ways: as Conducting Participants, who will get ample podium time and individual lessons with master teachers; or as Observers, who will be engaged in all activities but who will not conduct. All sessions will be video recorded and given to the participating conductors.

Registration opens at noon on Monday, January 13, 2025. Payment is required to secure a participant slot.

SYMPOSIUM
DETAILS

Choral Conducting Symposium

Daily Schedule

Wednesday-Friday, July 16-18, 2024

  • 9:00-10:00am - Lessons with teachers
  • 10:15am-12:00pm - Conducting Masterclass
  • 12:00-1:30pm - Lunch
  • 1:30-2:30pm - Score study, analysis, and performance practice session
  • 2:45-4:30pm - Conducting Masterclass
  • 4:30-4:45pm - Break
  • 4:45-6:30pm - Lecture/conducting session on shorter works

Saturday Morning, July 19, 2024

  • 9:30am-12:30pm - Conducting masterclass on Vivaldi’s Gloria, with chamber orchestra

Repertoire

Coming soon!

Fees and Registration

Registration opens at noon on Monday, January 13, 2025. A $100 deposit is required to secure a Conducting Participant slot; there are 12 Conducting Participation spots available. All other participants will register as Observers, or Act 48 Registrants.

Contact Dr. Kimberly Adams at Kadams2@wcupa.edu if you are interested in registering for graduate credit.

Choral Conducting Symposium Registration

Participation Options/Workshops Fees

  • Conducting Participant – $500
  • Observer – $300
  • Act 48 Hours Registrant - $150

Contact Dr. Kimberly Adams with any additional questions.

SYMPOSIUM
CLINICIANS

Dr. Kimberly Adams

Dr. Kimberly Adams
Symposium Host

Dr. Ryan Kelly

Dr. Ryan Kelly
Symposium Host