Choral Score Study Workshop
Saturday, May 30, 10am – noon.
location: Zoom
Cost: $ 50.00 p/p
Limit: 10 attendees
Dr Harold Rosenbaum will host a special invitation workshop dedicated to score study of selected choral works. Email Dr. Rosenbaum at Haroldrosenbaum@gmail.com.
Harold Rosenbaum Choral Conducting Institute 🎵
I invited Harold for a brief residency at the Franciscan University of Steubenville, where I serve as the program director of Sacred Music. The conducting students were in the midst of their final projects, which required them to conduct a piece with the SATB Schola. I thought this might be a perfect opportunity to have Harold critique and workshop the students with the choir. During his time with them, three things stood out to me:
First – as many of us immediately notice with Harold’s musicianship – the balance he strikes between mastery of complex musical concepts translated into conducting and complete physical relaxation. One of the Schola members approached me after Harold’s workshop and said, “He’s like a puppeteer and moves us around with sound.”
Second – Harold’s experience as a veteran pedagogue surfaces almost immediately. He began a conducting class of seven students and, within five minutes, diagnosed and corrected problems. He met students where they were, acknowledged what they did well, and addressed areas of improvement with both humble support but exacting professionalism. It’s the kind of measured response that comes with wisdom and experience.
Third – Harold is almost too generous with his time. I invited him initially to work with the conducting students, but he wound up working with my Women’s Choir, gave 45-minute private lessons to about ten students, and also offered an interactive talk on how to compose effectively for the voice.
The students were extremely appreciative to work with such a choral master and gained new perspectives on the art of both singing and conducting. It was a wonderful, completely worthwhile experience for us all.
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 Amaryllis
- 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.