WEST CHESTER UNIVERSITY
CHORAL CONDUCTING SYMPOSIUM

July 17 – 20, 2024

The West Chester University Summer Choral 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 schools, churches, and community choirs. Conductors may participate in two ways: as Conducting Participants, who will get ample podium time 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 participating conductors. A workshop fee is required in addition to tuition.

Choral Conducting Symposium

SYMPOSIUM
DETAILS

Daily Schedule

Wednesday–Friday, July 17 - 19, 2024

  • 9:00-10:00am – Reading sessions with music packet
  • 10:15am-12:00pm – Conducting masterclass, on repertory from that day’s reading session
  • 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

Saturday Morning, July 20, 2024

  • 9:30am-12:30pm – Conducting masterclass with chamber orchestra

Repertoire

Coming soon.

Fees and Registration

Fees

Conducting Participant – $500
Observer – $200
College/University Student Observer (with ID) – $100

Contact Dr. David DeVenney at DDevenney@wcupa.edu if you are interested in registering for graduate credit.

Registration

Choral Conducting Symposium Registration

Contact Dr. David DeVenney with any additional questions.

SYMPOSIUM
CLINICIANS

Dr. William Weinert

Dr. William Weinert
Guest Clinician

Dr. David DeVenney

Dr. David DeVenney
Symposium Host

Dr. Ryan Kelly

Dr. Ryan Kelly
Symposium Host