"Vocal Technique - Group Voice:  The Concept of Blending"

   "Music Theory:  Arranging Obikhod for the Orthodox Choir"

   "Panel Discussion:  Challenges presented in a Typical Saturday Night Vigil"

   "Conducting Techniques, Part I:  Beginning Choral Conducting"

   "Conducting Techniques, Part II:  Intermediate/Advanced Topics:
        Achieving Ensemble using Warm-up, Diction and Pitch"

   "Rehearsal Techniques, Part I:  Guidelines for Analysis of Church Compositions"

   "Rehearsal Techniques, Part II:  Streamlining for Efficient and Productive Rehearsals"

   

 

after 3pm	Arrival and check-in at hotel
6pm - 10pm	Registration (Full) and reception

8am-9am	Breakfast;  Late Registration (Full)
9am-noon	Conference begins: Lectures, workshops, rehearsals
12pm-1:30pm	Lunch
1:30pm-6pm	Lectures, workshops, rehearsals
6pm-7:30pm	Dinner
7:30-9pm	Lectures, workshops, rehearsals

8am-9am	Breakfast
9am-noon	Lectures, workshops, rehearsals
12pm-1:30pm	Lunch
1:30pm-5pm	Lectures, workshops, rehearsals
5pm-       .	Free time, for ex., dining at a local restaurant and sightseeing
6pm - 10pm	Registration (Weekend) and reception

8am-9am	Breakfast; Late Registration (Weekend)
9am-noon	Lectures, workshops, rehearsals
12pm-1pm	Lunch
1pm-4pm	Lectures, workshops, rehearsals
4pm-5pm	Preparation for departure
5pm-5:30pm	Departure to Church
5:30pm-6pm	Snack at Church prior to Vigil service
6pm-9pm	All-Night Vigil     Nativity of the Mother of God Russian Orthodox Church     617 Sand Creek Road,  Colonie, New York  12205
9pm	Dinner at the Church Hall;  return to hotel

7am-8am	Check-out from hotel
8am & 8:30am	Departure to Church
9:00am-12:00pm	Pontifical Divine Liturgy     Nativity of the Mother of God Russian Orthodox Church     617 Sand Creek Road,  Colonie, New York  12205
12:00pm	Conference photo and Closing Banquet     (at the Church Hall)