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Special Events

Summer Choral Workshop in Niagara

SOUND & STYLE – Deepening connection through resonance
REHEARSAL PROCESS – Building relationship through shared artistry
CONDUCTING TECHNIQUE – Cultivating trust through gesture

Join conductor Dr. Rachel Rensink-Hoff for a choral workshop for teachers and conductors of all levels of experience from August 27-29, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

With guest clinicians
Robert Filion, The Teen Choral Singer
Victoria Meredith, A Voice for Life: Working Skillfully with Adult Choirs

FEES
Includes repertoire packet, daily lunch & refreshments.
Bursaries available upon special request.

Masterclass conductors $350
Regular attendees $300
Full-time university students$150

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CHAMBER & WOMEN'S CHOIR AUDITIONS OPEN EVERY AUGUST

The Brock Chamber Choir and Women’s Choir seek new voices at the beginning of each academic term.

The choirs are open by audition to ALL Brock students and the Women’s Choir is also open to community members. Singers can opt to take choir for credit, but are not required.

Previous singing experience and the ability to read music are required.

Register for an audition time 
Audition requirements

Contact: Rachel Rensink-Hoff at rrensinkhoff@brocku.ca or the Department at music@brocku.ca for more information

Choral ensembles are an integral part of the Brock University Music program.

Avanti Chamber Singers,
Choir in Residence

Open by audition to adult community members.
Rehearsals Tuesday evenings, 7:30 to 9:45 p.m.

Chamber Choir

Open by audition to all Brock students, faculty and staff. Credit options available to students.

Rehearsals Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3 to 4:20 p.m.

Women’s Choir

Open by audition to all Brock students, faculty, staff and community members.
Credit options available for students.

Rehearsals Thursday evenings, 6 to 8:45 p.m.

Rachel Rensink-Hoff, Conductor

how to audition

Previous singing experience and the ability to read music is required.

For more information about opportunities and to book an audition with all choirs contact: rrensinkhoff@brocku.ca or the Department at music@brocku.ca

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Recent Events

GUEST ARTIST RESIDENCY with CHARLES BRUFFY

A Special Walker Cultural Leader Event!

Director of the Kansas City Chorale and Chorus Master of the Kansas City Symphony, Charles Bruffy is a distinguished choral conductor, pedagogue and clinician. It will be our privilege to have him conduct masterclasses with our choirs during the week of November 26-30, 2019. He will also be visiting a few local school and community ensembles throughout the week. His visit is generously supported by the Walker Cultural Leaders Fund, the Centre for Pedagogical Innovation and the Humanities Research Institute.

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Summer Choral Workshop in Niagara

Join conductor Dr. Rachel Rensink-Hoff for a choral workshop for teachers and conductors of all levels of experience on August 24, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Registration $60 (Students $30)
fee includes lunch
DEADLINE TO REGISTER:
August 20, 12 pm

Building an engaged
and resonant sound.
Inspiring community
through shared artistry.
Communicating
with meaningful gestures.

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