Recently Concluded: A Weekend Choral Workshop for Singers and Conductors August 1, 2, & 3, 2003
Church of the Ascension
12 West 11th Street
New York City
In August, 1998 a major new choral festival was inaugurated:
The Dennis Keene Choral Festival.
Now in
its seventh season, the Festival has become an internationally acclaimed choral
training institute for ensemble singers and conductors.
The festival provides a unique opportunity for committed avocational
choral singers to study, rehearse, and perform side-by-side
with both established conductors and serious conducting students,
all in pursuit of the highest levels of the choral art.
For 2003, the repertory included:
Duruflé Kyrie (from Requiem)
Ireland Greater Love Elgar The Spirit of the Lord Haydn Lord Nelson Mass Fauré Requiem
Singers
Sing with Dennis Keene at New York's historic Church of the Ascension
Singers and Conductors will prepare the Duruflé, Ireland, and Elgar works under the direction of Dennis
Keene and will perform these pieces as part of the 11:00 am service at the Church of the Ascension on Sunday,
August 3. The group will serve as the choir for this very special service.
Sing in and observe Conducting Master Classes
Singers and Conductors will sing all of the repertory listed above in two conducting master classes given by
Maestro Keene. One will be with chorus and piano, the other with soloists, chorus and orchestra.
Take a Private Voice Lesson with Beverly Myers
Singers may opt for private voice lessons with Beverly Myers for an additional charge of $45 (which may be
shared among as many as 3 singers) to be given before and after the Keenefest weekend, on Thursday and Friday,
July 31 and August 1, and on Monday, August 4. Beverly Myers, the director of vocal studies for The Dennis
Keene Choral Festival, is one of New York's most respected sopranos and voice teachers (
How to schedule a lesson).
Attend group parties and meals
A great part of the joy of workshops such as these is the opportunity to socialize with old friends and new
ones who share the love of the choral art form. Opening and closing night parties will be given, and
participants may choose to join the group dining on Saturday evening at the excellent Greenwich Village bistro
Café Loup.
For additional information, call our office at (212) 358-1469.
Conductors
Attend Three Classes on Conducting with Dennis Keene
Dennis Keene has become one of the most respected conducting teachers in the choral world today. In these
three classes he will discuss and demonstrate all the principles of professional conducting that he has
learned from masters in the orchestral and choral fields and from his many years of work with the Voices of
Ascension and countless other ensembles. These classes are intended for the experienced professional
conductor, church musicians, and students alike.
Have a Private Conducting Lesson with Dennis Keene
For no additional cost, all registered conductors may sign up for a 40-minute private lesson with Maestro
Keene to be given before and after the Keenefest weekend, on Thursday and Friday, July 31 and August 1, and on
Monday, August 4. These lessons can be booked in advance. The topic of the lesson can be of each person's own
choosing, such as conducting technique, analysis of specific works, choral/orchestral rehearsal issues, career
guidance, etc.
Sing with Dennis Keene at New York's historic Church of the Ascension
Singers and Conductors will prepare the Duruflé, Ireland, and Elgar works under the direction of Dennis Keene
and will perform these pieces as part of the 11:00 am service at the Church of the Ascension on Sunday, August
3. The group will serve as the choir for this very special service.
Attend group parties and meals
A great part of the joy of workshops such as these is the opportunity to socialize with old friends and new
ones who share the love of the choral art form. Opening and closing night parties will be given, and
participants may choose to join the group dining on Saturday evening at the excellent Greenwich Village bistro
Café Loup.
For additional information, call our office at (212) 358-1469.
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would like more information. You can also
send your name and address to the Keenefest Executive Director at our mailing address below.
If you would like to participate in our festival, just use our
Online Registration Form!
Tax Deductible Gift Opportunities
Tuition payments alone cover only a small portion of the costs of
operating the Dennis Keene Choral Festival. We rely on the generosity of
individuals to provide the additional support needed to operate the Festival.
Your financial support over and above your fees will be of great assistance
in ensuring the continued success of the Festival in future seasons. Your gift
will be much appreciated, and it is deductible for Federal Income Tax
purposes. The Dennis Keene Choral Festival is a non-profit organization, as
designated in section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. For
additional information on gifts, bequests, or gifts of appreciated
securities, please contact Daniel N. Colburn, Executive Director, at
212-358-1469, or by mail to:
The Dennis Keene Choral Festival
511 Avenue of the Americas, #99
New York, NY 10011-8436
Phone: 212-358-1469
Fax: 212-254-8553
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