FESTIVALS/WORKSHOPS

• Strathcona Choir Workshop: Recipe for a Concert | Saturday, 27 Feb 2010, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Sherwood Park
  all choristers are invited to register for this day-long workshop, information here
• Polyfollia and Europa Cantat organize a professional Study Tour: Management in International Choral Events | 26 Oct-2 Nov 2010, St. Lo, Normandy, France
  50 concerts in 5 days and 24 different venues | 150 free events | 14 invited ensembles from 13 different countries
  Discover the secrets of a sucessful event with 14 experts and participate in the world showcase and market place for choral singing. If you are a choral manager or if you are interested in choral management at an international level, don't hesitate to send us your application. Open to 20 participants; nNo age limit
  Deadline for application: 28/02/2010 - ONLY 13 DAYS LEFT FOR APPLICATION! Download the program and the application form at www.polyfollia.org
• MRF-MusicFestivals: Festivals of choirs and orchestras in Italy, Poland, Germany and Czech Republic
  more information at http://www.mrf-musicfestivals.com/
• Cork International Choral Festival | 28 April- 2 May 2010
  click HERE for registration form, visit www.corkchoral.ie for details
• 30th Annual National Conductors' Symposium with Jon Washburn and the Vancouver Chamber Choir | 3-8 May 2010
  visit www.vancouverchamberchoir.com for information
• International Choir Festival Mundus Cantat | 20-24 May 2010, Poland
  more information at www.munduscantat.sopot.pl
• Windy City Youth Choral Festival | 23-27 June 2010
  more information at http://www.musiccelebrations.com/festivals/2010/windy_city_choral_festival.html
• Tafelmusik Baroque Summer Institute | 6-19 June 2010, University of Toronto, ON
  An intensive 14-day residency in baroque period performance. For advanced students, pre-professional and professional musicians.
  more information at www.tafelmusik.org
• 28th International Choral Festival of Preveza & 16th International Choral Competition of Sacred Music | 1-4 July 2010
  more information at http://users.otenet.gr/~armonia4
• Coastal Sound International Choral Festival | 4-9 July 2011
  with Rolli Dilworth and Henry Leck, more information avaiable at www.coastalsoundfestival.com
• 1st NINA Grieg Festival for Young Voices | 14-17 Sep 2010, Bergen, Norway
  

  The festival includes competiions for children's and youth choirs, workshops, concerts and events. 1st NINA Solo competition for young singers is also a part of the NINA Griegfestival. Application deadline: 1June 2010.
  more information at www.griegfestival.no

CONFERENCES

• MUSIC CONFERENCE ALBERTA | 4-6 November 2010
  (Red Deer, ALBERTA)
  A joint conference between the Alberta Choral Federation, the Alberta Band Association, the Alberta Music Educators Foundation, the Alberta Guild of English Handbell Ringers, and the Alberta Kodaly Association. Click here for details.

CAMPS

Youth Contemporary Choir | 25-31 July 2010
Lorna MacLachlan, conductor
The MusiCamp Alberta Contemporary Vocal Ensemble is for singers in grades 10-12 with some choral experience. Choristers will have the opportunity to develop vocal technique and musicianship skills while exploring a variety of contemporary styles including jazz, gospel, pop and rock.

Girls Choir | 8-14 August 2010
Anne McIntyre, conductor
This choir is recommended for girls aged 9-14.  New music, vocal development and a variety of camp activities are all part of this exciting week.  Choristers in the Girls Choir also receive vocal coachings, have the opportunity to perform in small ensembles, and attend inspiring faculty recitals.

Boys Choirs | 8-14 August 2010
Paul Grindlay, conductor
This choir is for boys with unchanged voices.  Great new repertoire, vocal development, movement and a variety of camp activities are all part of this exciting week.  Choristers in the Boys Choir also receive vocal coachings, have the opportunity to perform in small ensembles, and attend inspiring faculty recitals.

visit www.musicampalberta.com or call Red Deer College Continuing Education (1-888-886-2787) for more information

Download a copy of the MusiCamp Alberta 2010 brochure