2009 Summer Choral Institute

The third annual Salt Lake Choral Artists Summer Choral Institute is open to choral music teachers, directors, choral enthusiasts, and singers of all ages. Each of the nine sessions will focus on a major choral work, several works by one composer, or repertoire unified by a theme. Even-numbered sessions are for one night only!

Participants will sing, study, rehearse, and perform under the direction of Artistic Director Brady Allred in beautiful Libby Gardner Concert Hall at the University of Utah. For the second year, we will collaborate with The Madeleine Choir School for choral rehearsals and music classes designed for students from ages 8-15.

The Summer Choral Institute has been approved by the University of Utah School of Music for graduate ensemble credit, and Utah teachers will be able to register for re-certification and inservice credit. Call for details!

With daytime, evening and weekend activities, we offer a session to fit every schedule. Families are encouraged to participate together in one or more sessions—especially Session 5—with a special family discount. Note: You must register by mail to get the family discount.

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View Summer Choral Institute brochure in PDF format: Side A Side B
View Children's Summer Music Camp brochure in PDF format: Children's Camp

If you need assistance or have questions about registration or payment options, please contact us at summerchoralinstitute@gmail.com or call Katrina at 801-232-7521.

Click here for the Summer Choral Institute practice files

SESSION ONE

God Bless America: Patriotic Music from the USA

Thursday - Saturday, June 25-27, 2009

Repertoire will feature Howard Hanson’s “Song of Democracy” accompanied by the 23rd Army Band. Patriotic favorites include “Give Me Your Tired, Your Poor,” “The Battle Hymn of the Republic,” and “God Bless America.” Popular favorites include “Bring Him Home” and “This Land is Your Land,” plus an Armed Services Medley complete with flag ceremony and color guard. Come celebrate your love for America!

Date		Time		Location
Thursday, June 25		7:00-10:00 pm rehearsal		270 David Gardner Hall
Friday, June 26		7:00-10:00 pm rehearsal		270 David Gardner Hall
Saturday, June 27		9:00-12:00 noon rehearsal		270 David Gardner Hall
		2:00-5:00 pm dress rehearsal		Libby Gardner Concert Hall
		7:30 pm concert		Libby Gardner Concert Hall

SESSION TWO

An Evening with Rogers and Hammerstein -- One night only!

Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Come experience the beauty and power of award-winning composers Rodgers and Hammerstein at their best, without the costumes and stage lights!

Date		Time		Location
Tuesday, July 7		7:00-10:00 pm		270 David Gardner Hall

SESSION THREE

Girls' Night Out: Choral Music for Women

Thursday - Saturday, July 9-11, 2009

For the first time, an SCI session devoted to music just for treble voices. Repertoire will include popular folk music, Broadway showtunes, and Gustav Holst’s “Hymns from the Rig Veda” with harp accompaniment.

Date		Time		Location
Thursday, July 9		7:00-10:00 pm rehearsal		270 David Gardner Hall
Friday, July 10		7:00-10:00 pm rehearsal		270 David Gardner Hall
Saturday, July 11		9:00-12:00 noon rehearsal		270 David Gardner Hall
		2:00-5:00 pm dress rehearsal,		Libby Gardner Concert Hall
		7:30 pm concert		Libby Gardner Concert Hall

SESSION FOUR

Mack Wilberg's "Requiem" -- One night only!

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Newly-appointed conductor of the Salt Lake Mormon Tabernacle Choir, Dr. Mack Wilberg is an internationally renowned composer and arranger. His “Requiem” was premiered in 2007 and was recently recorded by the Tabernacle Choir and published by Oxford University Press. Come experience this beautiful new composition.

Date		Time		Location
Tuesday, July 14		7:00-10:00 pm		270 David Gardner Hall

Music fee is not required if you own this music. Please bring your copy to the session.

SESSION FIVE

Utah Composers: Sacred and Secular Choral Music by Composers from Utah

In collaboration with The Madeleine Choir School

Monday - Sunday, July 13-19, 2009 (Children's and Youth Choirs)

Elementary and Junior High students will enjoy daily choral rehearsals at The Cathedral of The Madeleine Choir School. In addition, they can choose enrichment classes in such subjects as composition, handbells, conducting, keyboard, and movement. The session concludes with a Saturday evening concert in Libby Gardner Concert Hall and a Sunday performance at The Cathedral of The Madeleine.

Date		Time		Location
Monday - Friday, July 13-17		9:00am-4:00 pm rehearsals and classes		The Madeleine Choir School
Saturday, July 18		9:00-12:00 noon rehearsal		To Be Determined
		2:00-5:00 pm dress rehearsal		Libby Gardner Concert Hall
		7:30 pm concert		Libby Gardner Concert Hall
Sunday, July 19		6:00 pm performance		The Cathedral of The Madeleine

Thursday - Sunday, July 16-19, 2009 (Adult Choir)

Adult singers will enjoy singing sacred and secular choral music by Mack Wilberg, Ronald Staheli, Thomas Durham, David Naylor, Cameron Rose, Jane Fjeldsted, Marie Nelson Bennett, Murray Boren and others. The session concludes with a Saturday evening concert in Libby Gardner Concert Hall and a Sunday performance at The Cathedral of The Madeleine.

Date		Time		Location
Thursday, July 15		7:00-10:00 pm rehearsal		270 David Gardner Hall
Friday, July 17		7:00-10:00 pm rehearsal		270 David Gardner Hall
Saturday, July 18		9:00-12:00 noon rehearsal		270 David Gardner Hall
		2:00-5:00 pm dress rehearsal		Libby Gardner Concert Hall
		7:30 pm concert		Libby Gardner Concert Hall
Sunday, July 19		6:00 pm performance		The Cathedral of The Madeleine

SESSION SIX

John Rutter's "Magnificat" -- One night only!

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Enjoy a little “Christmas in July” by singing through John Rutter’s “Magnificat.” Rutter’s music is a favorite among singers all over the world.

Date		Time		Location
Tuesday, August 4		7:00-10:00 pm		270 David Gardner Hall

Music fee is not required if you own this music. Please bring your copy to the session.

SESSION SEVEN

John Rutter Psalmfest

Thursday - Saturday, August 6-8, 2009

Once again, the wonderful music of John Rutter is back and bigger in the SCI Season. Featured in performance with the SLCA Chamber Choir and Orchestra are Rutter’s "Psalmfest" including the popular anthems “O Clap Your Hands,” “”The Lord is My Shepherd,” “I Will Lift Up Mine Eyes” and others. The SCI singers will be joined by the Salt Lake Choral Artists Chamber Choir, chamber orchestra and soloists.

Date		Time		Location
Thursday, August 6		7:00-10:00 pm rehearsal		270 David Gardner Hall
Friday, August 7		7:00-10:00 pm rehearsal		270 David Gardner Hall
Saturday, August 8		9:00-12:00 noon rehearsal		270 David Gardner Hall
		2:00-5:00 pm dress rehearsal		Libby Gardner Concert Hall
		7:30 pm concert		Libby Gardner Concert Hall

Music fee is not required if you own this music. Please bring your copy to the session.

SESSION EIGHT

SLCA 2009-10 Concert Season Preview -- One night only!

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Come sing with the Salt Lake Choral Artists as they read through selected repertoire from their 2009-2010 season, including selections from the Rachmaninoff "Vespers," Lauridsen "Lux Aeterna," Ramirez "Navidad Nuestra," songs of the Beatles, and American folk music.

Date		Time		Location
Tuesday, August 11		7:00-10:00 pm		270 David Gardner Hall

SESSION NINE

High School Chamber Choir/Madrigal Retreat Weekend

Thursday - Saturday, August 13-15, 2009

This session is specifically designed to help high school madrigal and chamber choir singers get back into shape for the school year. High school directors are invited and encouraged to bring their full choirs with the option of staying in the University of Utah's student housing or Guest House. Morning sessions will be group rehearsals with Dr. Allred. Afternoons will include mini-classes in music theory, group voice, leadership training, conducting, and vocal master classes, as well as separate rehearsal times for each school choir.

All students who participate without their regular school choir will form their own ensemble conducted by Dr. Allred and his graduate conducting students. Evening social activities will include an ice cream social, dance, and banquet.

The weekend concludes with a concert in Libby Gardner Concert Hall featuring each of the participating choirs individually and the combined choirs conducted by Dr. Allred.

Date		Time		Location
Thursday, August 13		9:00-10:00 am, breakfast and warm-up
		10:00-12:00 noon, rehearsal with Dr. Allred
		12:00-1:30 pm, lunch
		1:30-2:15 pm, mini-classes
		2:15-3:00 pm, mini-classes
		3:00-5:00 pm, individual school rehearsals
		5:00-7:00 pm, dinner
		8:00-10:00 pm, social activity
Friday, August 14		9:00-12:00 noon, rehearsal with Dr. Allred
		12:00-1:30pm, lunch
		1:30-2:15 pm, mini-classes
		2:15-3:00 pm, mini-classes
		3:00-5:00 pm, individual school rehearsals
		5:00-7:00 pm, dinner
		7:00-8:00 pm, rehearsal
		8:00-10:00 pm, social activity
Saturday, August 15		9:00-12:00 noon, rehearsal with Dr. Allred		Libby Gardner Concert Hall
		12:00-1:30 pm, lunch
		1:30-5:00 pm, mini-classes, individual school rehearsals		Libby Gardner Concert Hall
		5:00-7:00 pm, formal banquet
		7:30-8:30 pm, final concert

For the Summer Choral Institute Retreat Weekend all teachers and individuals participants must contact Katrina M. Dransfield at summerchoralinstitute@gmail.com or phone 801-232-7521 to register.

CHORAL CONDUCTING WORKSHOPS

Non-credit workshop for beginning and intermediate conductors

Monday - Friday, June 22-26, 2009, 1:00-4:00 pm

Become the conductor you have always wanted to be! Improve your rehearsal techniques and conducting skills in a friendly and nurturing class setting.

Subject matter includes tips for selecting choral literature, score study and preparation, dynamic phrasing, acquiring and using meaningful conducting gestures, effective rehearsal techniques, performance practice, diction, and beautiful singing. Students will have daily opportunities to conduct the class as a lab chorus, to sing in the Salt Lake Choral Artists Summer Institute Chorus, and to conduct the Institute Chorus. Conducting sessions are videotaped for personal evaluation. Participants receive a packet of music at the beginning of the week for use during the class. Beginning and intermediate conductors are welcome to register for this course.
Instructor: Dr. Brady R. Allred

Non-credit workshop for intermediate and advanced conductors

Monday - Friday, July 13-17, 2009, 1:00-4:00 pm

First time offered! Raise the level of your artistic, technical, and aural conducting skills to new heights. Scheduled in conjunction with the Salt Lake Choral Artists Summer Choral Institute, students will have opportunities to conduct the Institute Choir as well as members of the SLCA Chamber Choir in standard choral literature. Selected repertoire will include the sacred and secular music of Utah composers. Topics of discussion include advanced score study and preparation, performance practice, diction, rehearsal techniques, and ensemble unity. The week's activities will culminate in two public performances featuring selected conductors from the class.
Instructor: Dr. Brady R. Allred