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Choral Conducting

– The Art of Possibilities

By Professor Lone Larsen

Featuring a demonstration of exercises by the Swedish Vocal Ensemble VoNo  

Lone Larsen conducting an orchestra, wearing a green top with a music stand in front of her.

PART A:

The Conductor’s Toolbox for Inspiring Leadership

  • Lesson 1: Being a mirror

    • Introduction

    Lesson 2: The Conductor’s Warm-Up

    • 10 Exercises for releasing tension

    Lesson 3: Conducting Fundamentals – A Scanning for Bad Habits

    • 10 Exercises for body awareness in Conducting

    Lesson 4: The Toolbox

    • 10 Conducting Exercises

    Lesson 5: The Podium

    • 5 Check points

  • Seminar - on how to prepare, create variation, and inspire growth in rehearsals

  • Seminar – on Positive Leadership and Reflections on self-awareness

  • Seminar – on how to create a VISION and find your WHY

Group of people playing a game and giving high fives indoors, smiling and interacting energetically.

PART B:

Unleashing the Singer's Creativity

  • Lesson 1: Connection through games

    • 10 Exercises for a playful and inclusive atmosphere where we can challenge comfort zones

    Lesson 2:Tune in

    • 10 Exercises for building trust and preparing for performance

  • Lesson 1: Connection Through Sound and Voice

    • 10 Exercises for deep listening

    Lesson 2: Connection through Rhythm and Synchronization

    • 10 Exercises to develop engagement and musical responsibility

  • Lesson 1: Improvisational mindset

    • Introduction

    Lesson 2: Make your Partner Look Good!

    • 10 Improvisation Exercises

    Lesson 3: Choral Improvisation

    • 10 Exercises and a guide on how to get started

    Lesson 4: Advanced Improvisation and Audience Interaction

    • 10 Exercises -Next level

  • Lesson 1: Scenic Interpretation and Stage Presence

    • Introduction

    Lesson 2: Awareness in Space

    • 10 Exercises for developing stage awareness in a group

    Lesson 3: Stage Performance

    • 10 Choreographic exercises for body awareness and communication

    Lesson 4: From Practice to Performance

    • On how to keep focus all the way through and increase urgency

Lone Larsen

FINAL THOUGHTS: 

  • A seminar – on the Art of Possibilities