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Nature and Spirituality: An
Interdisciplinary Choral Concert The Hawaii International Conference on Arts and Humanities January 11, 2008 1:15p Honolulu, HI Nature and spirituality (non-religious) was the focus of a Fall 2006 series of lectures and presentations for Western Illinois University's First Year Experience (FYE) program for new students. This series of eight lectures, one art exhibit and one choral concert was meant to compliment Western’s 2006-2007 campus theme of "Global Challenges and Personal Responsibility" with a focus in the area of cultural diversity. The Nature and Spirituality project was the idea of retired WIU art professor Fred Jones, who coordinated the series and procured funding. One of the unique aspects of this First Year Experience was the inclusion of a choral concert along with the lectures. Dr. James Stegall, Director of Choral Activities at WIU planned and conducted the concert that involved two of the major choral ensembles at the University; the University Singers, a nationally recognized ensemble of music majors and the Concert Choir with students from several majors within the University. The concert also included participation by non-music faculty and members of the Macomb community. Planning and performing this type of interdisciplinary concert presents several artistic and logistical challenges. This one and one-half hour workshop will offer solutions to these challenges with particular emphasis given to planning, organization, funding, literature selection, personnel management, and audience engagement. A significant amount of time will be allotted to looking at scores and sound recordingComplete resource packets will be provided to all participants. |
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A Kirke Mechem Retrospective
with Kirke Mechem American Choral Directors Association
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Nature and Spirituality
The College Music Society
Pacific Southern Chapter Conference Tempe, Arizona March 24, 2007 Nature and spirituality (non-religious) was the focus of a Fall 2006 series of lectures and presentations for Western Illinois University's First Year Experience (FYE) program for new students. This series of eight lectures, one art exhibit and one choral concert was meant to compliment Western’s 2006-2007 campus theme of "Global Challenges and Personal Responsibility" with a focus in the area of cultural diversity. The Nature and Spirituality project was the idea of retired WIU art professor Fred Jones, who coordinated the series and procured funding. One of the unique aspects of this First Year Experience was the inclusion of a choral concert along with the lectures. Dr. James Stegall, Director of Choral Activities at WIU planned and conducted the concert that involved two of the major choral ensembles at the University; the University Singers, a nationally recognized ensemble of music majors and the Concert Choir with students from several majors within the University. The concert also included participation by non-music faculty and members of the Macomb community. Planning and performing an interdisciplinary concert on this subject presents several artistic and logistical challenges. This paper will propose solutions to these challenges in the areas of literature selection, personnel, and audience engagement. View the PowerPoint Presentation (View with IE Explorer) |
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It’s Winter and We’re Singing the Blues: Choral
rehearsal strategies to motivate and inspire your students
especially during those dark and cold winter months A timely discussion and demonstration of several unique and effective techniques that will inspire your choir and improve rehearsal attitude especially during the cold winter months January and February. View PowerPoint Presentation (View with IE Explorer)
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Nature and Spirituality: A First
Year Experience Concert The
Western Illinois University Singers and Concert Choir Texas Folklorist J. Frank Dobie said:
Texts will focus on the spirituality (non religious) in and of life and nature. |
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