Christchurch, 26 November, 2023
Venue: Heaton Intermediate Performing Arts Centre
Repertoire: A fun & varied programme of waiata, spirituals and pieces from the stage & screen.
Conductor: Andrew Withington
Cost: Free
Eligibility: Anyone aged 16 - 30 (you don't have to have sung in The Big Sing!)
No music reading skills necessary.
Conductor
ANDREW WITHINGTON has a PhD in Choral Pedagogy and a Masters in Choral Conducting Performance with First Class Honours. During his doctoral studies he created an approach to improve tuning in choirs. This approach was published in the American Choral Directors’ Association’s Choral Journal. Andrew has recently returned from the United States where he was Assistant Professor of Music, Director of Choral Activities and Voice Area Head at Westminster College. In 2020, he was voted “Professor of the Year” at the College. As a university professor, he has taught choirs; and courses in conducting, choral literature, diction, vocal pedagogy, voice, and teacher education. For 10 years, Andrew was Artistic Director of the prestigious New Zealand Secondary Students’ Choir. He is a registered teacher, and is currently freelancing as a conductor, choral consultant, teacher educator and mentor for beginning teachers.
Schedule
Sunday 26 November
9.30am Warm-ups
10.00 - 1.00pm Rehearsal
1.00 - 2.00pm Lunch
2.00 - 5.00pm Rehearsal
Morning and afternoon teas will be provided, but please bring your lunch or be prepared to go out and get some lunch.