Conducting Workshops

Looking for ways to refine your technique and clarify meaning to your ensemble? This session is for those who are new to conducting or experienced choral conductors who are interested in finding more efficient and effective techniques for leading their choir to higher levels of artistry. Register today and begin to discover the magic that’s possible!

Looking for ways to elicit emotion and expression from your ensemble? This session is for experienced choral conductors who are interested in finding ways to elevate the expressive potential of their ensemble and elicit more powerful emotional response in performance. Check back soon for more details!

Weekend Session: June 27-28, 2025
Location TBA
Workshop includes:
- Friday evening session, 7:00-9:00
- Saturday session, 9:00-4:00
- Individual attention to personal conducting style
- Guest clinician - TBA
- Saturday Lunch
- Select octavos
- Certificate of Completion

Cost

$200.00 per person (use the buttons below to register)
- Early bird discount expires: TBA
- Student discount expires: TBA
- Virginia Beach Chorale member discount expires June 26, 2025

Interested in a local presentation?

Contact Don for information about bringing the workshop to your school system, church group, or community.

Weekend Session: July 11-12, 2025
Location TBA
Workshop includes:
- Friday evening session, 7:00-9:00
- Saturday session, 9:00-4:00
- Extended individual attention to personal conducting style
- Guest clinician - TBA
- Saturday Lunch
- Select octavos
- Certificate of Completion

Cost:

Weekend Session - $250.00 per person (early bird discount/student/VB Chorale member discount available )
Distance Learning option available, contact Don if interested

Comments from session participants

I was expecting to feel a little overwhelmed and intimidated because of my lack of knowledge and experience. Instead, I was enlightened, inspired, and felt accepted through the encouragement and feelings of being embraced into the art of conducting. I have found my home and I have discovered a new means of worship in choral conducting. - Donna S.

Thank you for the excellent workshop this weekend. An excellent refresher and lots of things to think about! - Crystal V.

I enjoyed the workshop very much! I loved conducting to familiar pieces. It gave me a chance to put my full focus on my conducting technique and really pay attention to what I was doing physically. - Cassie G.

Thanks for a great workshop. I definitely feel refreshed- I don't get to speak with other people who are of similar mind often around [my town]. My favorite parts of the workshop were the practical parts- standing up and conducting and getting immediate feedback. - Matt G.

I wanted to take a moment and let you know how much I enjoyed your conducting workshop. It was filled with a lot of useful information and your vast experience helped me as a less experienced conductor. One request: please make the session a little longer; I felt like there was so much information and not enough time. I enjoyed it so much that the hours escaped me and simply vanished! - David F.