Jon Washburn and the Vancouver Chamber Choir will deliver the award-winning Interplay: Interactive Workshops for Canadian Choral Composers today, February 20, 2016 in Winnipeg, MB and February 29, 2016 in Edmonton, AB.
During this program, composers are allotted individual rehearsal time (usually 30-45 minutes) with the professional chorus and conductor. This time may be used to test completed work and/or try out new concepts. Choir, conductor and composer dialogue about musical and technical features, strengths, flaws, textures, colours, notations and many other aspects of successful choral writing. Each workshop is closely tailored to the needs and interests of the individual composer.
A cross-section of composers, ranging from full professionals to university composition students and representing varied musical styles from avant garde, concert and church music to school and educational repertoire are chosen to participate in the Interplay workshops.
Composers are also welcome to attend the workshops as observers.
There is no charge to composers for this workshop, thanks to the generous support of the SOCAN Foundation.
Jon Washburn founded the Vancouver Chamber Choir in 1971. Under his guidance, the ensemble has become an amazing success story, ranking with the handful of North America's best professional choruses. In addition to touring and a busy season of concerts, broadcasts and recording, the Choir presents five award-winning educational programs.
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**Applications must be received by January 15, 2016.**
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