The NYC 2026 season workshop, at Kaufman Music Center, 129 W. 67th Street, NYC. Room 520
March 21, 2026 from 10-1 and 2-5
Harold Rosenbaum Choral Conducting Institute 🎵
Expert-Led, Immersive Workshops
Since its founding in 2014, Dr. Rosenbaum’s institute offers choral conductors—educators, church musicians, and early-career artists alike—a hands-on learning experience under the guidance of a world-renowned maestro.
Who Should Attend
- Conductors of all ages and experience levels
- Church music directors
- Music educators
- Anyone forging a career in conducting or expanding their professional network
Workshop Format
- Small-group, intensive sessions
- Active Participants (limited to 12 for individual attention) rehearse and conduct live; Auditors attend workshops at reduced tuition
- Topics include:
- Physical conducting technique (baton use, expressive gestures)
- Conducting recitatives and rehearsals from the keyboard
- Vocal expression, choral articulation (staccatos, tenutos, crescendos, grace notes, glissandos)
- Working with soloists
- Score interpretation
- Effective ensemble placement
- Plus practical insights: rehearsal planning, audition prep & more
Tuition & Certification
- Active Participants: $175; Auditors: $95
- Professional development certificates available upon request
- Payment through the NY Virtuoso Singers site; registration via email to Dr. Rosenbaum
Workshop Repertoire
- Edward Elgar, As Torrents in Summer
- J.S. Bach, Alleluia from Lobet den Herrn
- Josquin-des-Prez, Kyrie 1 from Missa Pange Lingua
- Wilbye-Adieu, Sweet
- William Byrd, Agnus Dei from Mass for Four Voices
- Thomas Tallis, If Ye Love Me
Private & Virtual Lessons
One-on-one sessions available—on-site or online (Zoom, Google Hangouts, Facebook Messenger)—tailored for conducting technique development, interview prep, and professional growth
Why Choose This Institute?
- Learn from a conductor who’s led over 1,900 concerts globally
- Benefit from techniques praised in Dr. Rosenbaum’s acclaimed books (A Practical Guide to Choral Conducting, Choralstration)
- Gain insights into expressive leadership, effective rehearsal strategies, and deep interpretive understanding
Ready to Enroll?
- Choose Active or Auditor registration
- Pay online via NY Virtuoso Singers
- Email Dr. Rosenbaum at haroldrosenbaum@gmail.com with your choice and any questions
Elevate your conducting artistry with transformative guidance and real-world experience from one of today’s most influential choral maestros.
Private Lessons
Dr. Harold Rosenbaum also offers private conducting lessons in person and by ZOOM, Google Hangouts, and Facebook Messenger. If you want to brush up on your conducting, or have an upcoming interview/audition and want to improve your conducting technique, contact Harold at haroldrosenbaum@gmail.com.