• Aimed at advanced conductors, places are limited to 8 active participants and up to twenty observers
• Gain invaluable insights and practical skills from Neil Ferris, one of the country’s leading teachers of choral conducting
• Receive personalised feedback and guidance in a supportive and encouraging environment
• Refine your conducting technique and learn how to use it to effectively communicate with your choir

Neil will be joined throughout the weekend by pianist and composer Michael Higgins and vocal coach Joanna Tomlinson. Members of Sonoro will join for the final afternoon session providing a rewarding opportunity for all active participants to work with one of the UK’s finest professional choirs

REPERTOIRE
Johannes Brahms – Wie lieblich sind (from Ein deutsches Requiem)
R. Nathaniel Dett – Ave Maria
Cheryl Frances-Hoad – ​Bogoróditse Dévo
Russell Hepplewhite – How lovely are thy dwellings fair
Joanna Marsh – Evening Prayer
Josef Rheinberger – Abendlied
Charles Villiers Stanford – Beati quorum via
Janet Wheeler – Beati quorum via (Homage to Stanford)

TIMETABLE OUTLINE
Saturday 6 July
10:00-13:00 Conducting Masterclass with Neil Ferris
14:00-17:00 Vocal and Conducting Masterclass with Joanna Tomlinson
An examination of vocal techniques with specific reference to the demands of the repertoire chosen for the weekend, and how to apply these in your own rehearsals.

Sunday 7 July
10:00-13:00 Conducting Masterclass with Neil Ferris
14:00-17:00 Conducting Masterclass with Sonoro

HOW TO APPLY
Applications for active participant places are to be sent by 12:00pm (noon) on Friday 24 May 2024 to Liz Chapman. Please submit the following:

• An up-to-date CV
• A video link of an example of your work (rehearsal or performance)
• A statement on why you would like to participate and what you hope to gain from the masterclass.

Participants chosen will be notified by Friday 31 May 2024.

Observer places will be awarded on a first come, first served basis. If you would like to attend as an observer, please apply via email to Liz Chapman.

FEES
Active participant: £320.00
Observers: £95.00, or £50 per day