Orthodox Liturgical singing workshop with Benedict & Maria Sheehan will take place on March 7th, Saturday, 2020.
Location: Church of the Annunciation, Milwaukie Oregon
www.annunciationorthodoxchurch.org, 503-659-3646
Registration form will be posted on www.annunciationorthodoxchurch.org in a few days.
Benedict & Maria Sheehan bring their uniquely complementary skill sets to a weekend workshop tailored to your choir’s needs and integrated into your church’s liturgical schedule. In intensive sessions they help church musicians of all abilities reach new levels of mastery, with emphasis on how to retain these skills and employ them in an everyday setting. They particularly emphasize the spiritual work of the sacred choral musician, and its connections to ensemble blend, musicianship, expressiveness, attentiveness, and a prayerful ethos.
FOR THE SINGER
Develop and strengthen your individual voice
Maintain healthy technique in a choral setting
Increase your endurance and prevent vocal damage
Learn to warm-up and practice more effectively
FOR THE CONDUCTOR
Improve your conducting technique
Lead rehearsals in a more effective and engaging way
Deepen your knowledge of liturgical music
Diagnose and solve problems in your ensemble
FOR THE CHOIR
Convey sacred text with clarity and depth
Unify and develop your ensemble sound
Sing longer and stronger with less fatigue
Enhance ensemble “community” and connection
Saturday:
8:30 am – Registration, coffee/refreshments
9:30-12:00—Group Vocal Technique
12:00-1:00 – Lunch
1:00-2:30— Repertoire with full ensemble
3:00-4:30— Ensemble technique/Conducting lessons
4:30-5:30 – Dinner
5:30-6:45 – Rehearsal
7:00-7:45pm – Vespers
For more info contact: irena.burkett@gmail.com