The latest installments of our Choral Directorship Course wrapped up just a few days ago in Vancouver and Vernon with clinicians Fiona Blackburn, Sandra Meister and Sarona Mynhardt. Get a look at the Class of 2016 (Vancouver) and all their smiling faces!

If you’ve been on the fence about participating in one of these events in your area – or even hosting one – then give these testimonials a read! Here’s what this year’s conductors have been saying:

“It’s hard to put into words how I feel at the end of this course. I’ve had my doubts about my ability as a conductor, and I have been intimidated by colleagues with more formal training. Now, most of my anxiety about the coming season has turned into excitement! There are so many new techniques to try, games to play, songs to sing. And I feel equipped to provide a choral experience much like mine as a child. Thank you, CDC faculty – I’m a new woman!”

“This course had SO many take-away ideas in the wide range of skills that conducting involves. Having these three different instructors allowed for a very rich learning environment, and I appreciate that they shared freely of their expertise for our benefit. Thank you!

“The depth and breadth of this course seemed to be equivalent to a University level class. VERY, VERY, VERY impressed by the quality of teaching by all three leaders. They all have slightly different approaches and it’s useful to see solutions from different angles. The other students were warm, funny, diverse and accepting. A very supportive environment. Thank you, thank you, thank you!”

“It has been an incredible experience to learn from Sarona, Sandra and Fiona – I have learned so much! I started out with no formal training in conducting at all – I’d just been “winging it”. I now feel I have the skills to help my choir continue to advance, as well as myself. What a gift! I would highly recommend this course to anyone who wants to learn to conduct or to continue to grow as a conductor – they cover it all!!! Happy singing!