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Essentials in
Direct and Teach
CDWI - Overview
Get involved with one of the most successful programs in the Barbershop Harmony Society.
Updated: 2/14/2007 3:45:50 PM
Chorus Director Workshop Intensive (CDWI)
- A program that has been utilized by our Barbershop Harmony Society for the past ten years.
- Well over 150 such workshops have been conducted
- Post workshop evaluation scores average 95% or better.
What’s in it for you?
- A forum where you can discuss the philosophies of directing Barbershop choruses
- Discover for yourself why you direct a chorus
- Discover how you can improve your own directing skills and thus improve the level of singing and performing in your chorus
- Discuss problems and concerns that are not unique to just your chorus
- Opportunities to meet and get to know other chorus directors in your area
- Opportunities to learn from certified CDWI trainers – some of the most passionate barbershoppers around
- Choose your own directing skills that you wish to hone
All of the above and likely more can be achieved at one venue and at minimal cost!!
Here’s is how a typical CDWI unfolds:
Pre-Workshop
Five directors are chosen to participate with two certified CDWI trainers. A host chapter and chapter contact are appointed and a conference call is held with the trainers and directors during which time the objectives of the workshop are discussed.
Workshop AM
The directors and the trainers meet for about 3 hours on the morning of the workshop. Much discussion takes place such topics of: Why direct? What do I want to accomplish during a chorus rehearsal? What gets in the way of that accomplishment? What can I do to improve my skills? At the end of the morning each director chooses two skills to be coached on in the afternoon.
Workshop PM
A rehearsal chorus is available for the afternoon and each director gets to lead the chorus and be coached on the two chosen skills. The trainers will coach the directors on these two skills in front of a video camera and then viewing the video will provide more opportunity for coaching. Each director gets a directing/coaching session with each of the trainers. At the end of the day the directors and chorus members all fill out evaluation sheets.
To find out how to participate contact your District Chorus Director Development (CDD) man or contact Bob Robson at e-mail: bob.robson@shaw.ca
Bob Robson, CDD Committee, Vice Chair for CDWI
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