to be free in Heart, Spirit & Song
Join us for a choral workshop with Dinah Helgeson
Saturday, October 13 • 10 am to 3 pm
Grace Lutheran Church (1162 Hudson Road) – West Kelowna
Presented by Spectrum Singers and the BC Choral Federation
About the workshop:
Ms. Helgeson will work with the singers, during which time each one will be gently coached so they feel empowered singing by themselves or in a small ensemble. The intent is to explore a sense of vulnerability and community at the same time. Check out this Q&A to learn more from the clinician herself!
Registration:
• $50 – walk-in
• $45 – pre-registered singer from unaffiliated choir, online or by phone
• $40 – pre-registered member of a BCCF choir
• $30 – pre-registered current individual BCCF member
• $20 – pre-registered student
Advance individual and group registration is now closed, but walk-in registrations ($50) are available at the door. However, please note that extra lunches may not be available.
Email projectmanager@bcchoralfed.com for any questions or concerns!
Don’t forget your lunch! Pre-order using the online form, or directly through Dini Steyn – dinisteyn@telus.net. (Ciabatta sandwich, cookie and fruit. $15. Meat and veggie options available. Payment will be made by cash or cheque on the day of the workshop.)
About the clinician:
Dinah Lindberg Helgeson recently retired from International School Bangkok after nine years as Head of Fine Arts and the High school Choir director. Dinah is in demand as a guest conductor and choral clinician in the U.S.A., Canada, and SE Asia. She has conducted several All-State, ACDA and Provincial choirs throughout the U.S.A., Canada, and Southeast Asia. Dinah loves retirement and spends her time guest conducting, facilitating vocal/choir retreats/teacher workshops and adjudicating.
Dinah was born and raised in the lovely state of Montana and attended college at Pacific Lutheran University and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education. While at PLU, Dinah was member and soprano soloist with “The Choir of the West” under the direction of Dr. Maurice Skones. She studied with Barbara Poulshock and was named the “Cecelia Shultz Soloist” winner. Dinah pursued graduate studies at University of Southern California where she studied with Dr. Rod Eichenberger. She considers Richard Nace, Geoffrey Boers, Mary Moore and the late John Trepp four of her dearest mentors.
Dinah is proud of her blended family: Tim and Corrine, Teri and Jack, and Heidi and Dave; and most importantly, grand children: Riley, Trey, Avery and Laila. She loves living on Vashon Island, Washington, watching Puget Sound and the view of Mt. Rainier from her deck!