Possible formats for ChoralClinic sessions with Deborah Miles-Johnson
Deborah can tailor ChoralClinic sessions to match any requirements for any size or standard of choir. Here are the most common formats.
Evening rehearsal
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AChoralClinic evening rehearsal would usually take the place of a normal rehearsal, and typically lasts two and a half hours. Deborah works closely with the choirs usual conductor to establish particular needs, and the workshop is planned to complement what the conductor has already achieved. The choir's usual conductor should ideally be present for the workshop either as an observer - or to participate!
The session concentrates primarily on vocal technique, delivery, sonority and quality, and the format works extremely well towards the end of the rehearsal period for a work or works being prepared for performance.
Day masterclass
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Awhole day masterclass can be arranged on a pre-arranged variety of pieces, perhaps an oratorio chorus, and early motet an opera chorus and something more modern and lively.
The masterclass will normally last for four hours, usually a morning and an afternoon session. This could include a short talk with question and answer session. A talk on 'care of the voice' can be adapted depending on the age range and experience of the choir.
The ideal culmination of a masterclass is an informal concert.
Polish your Performance session
Polish your Performance session for sopranos and altos are held regualrly. Please see “Workshops” for details
