anniversary celebration

Choristers Guild Institute 2024

Details

July 22, 2024 through July 25, 2024
Reveille United Methodist Church 4200 Cary Street

Richmond, VA

Description

The Choristers Guild Institute is a training program for leaders of children's and youth choirs (K-8th). Each summer, participants receive week-long, intensive instruction and mentoring from a faculty composed of outstanding teachers and clinicians.

The program is designed to strengthen directors’ musical, instructional and program planning skills and equip them to effectively provide quality musical experiences for children to grow. Graduates of the program become part of a close and supportive nationwide network of Institute alumni. 

Who Should Attend
The Institute is designed for choir directors who are leading young singers and are full-time, part-time, or volunteer. Music students in college or graduate school are also welcome. As always, institute alumni who completed all three years are welcome to return for renewal and inspiration. 

A degree in music is not required, but musical literacy is fundamental to success as a participant in the Institute. First-year participants should submit a letter of support from a supervisor or staff member to show commitment to the 3 year program. Please email these letters to institute@choristersguild.org at time of registration.

Faculty and Contributors
Classes are taught by knowledgeable faculty with a wealth of training and experiences. 

Host- Daniel Banke

Schedule

START & END TIMES for CGInstitute 2024
    July 22, MONDAY        Registration: 12:00 - 1:20
                                          First class    1:30 p.m.

    July 25, THURSDAY     Final CGI event ends 12:30 p.m.
 

Click here for the full schedule!

Curriculum

With classes geared expressly for those teaching and directing children’s choirs, you will finish the week with:
•    Understanding of Choral Methods, Pedagogy and Conducting 
•    Experience planning choir rehearsals
•    Full toolbox-for-teaching
•    Solid repertoire suggestions
•    Setting up a rehearsal room w/ visuals
•    Ideas for shaping a choir program
•    Colleagues & Mentors for the future

Housing

Housing is NOT included in registration fee, but we recommend making a reservation with Holiday Inn Express for a discounted rate:

Holiday Inn Express Richmond- Midtown
2000 Staples Mill Rd  | Richmond, VA 23230

If you have questions about the Institute you may reach us at institute@choristersguild.org

 

Scholarships

A number of partial and full scholarships are available for Choristers Guild Institute attendees. 

  • Scholarship Application: Visit our Scholarships page to access our application and submit (as a PDF or Word Document) to institute@choristersguild.org
  • One letter of reference from someone who is either:  
    • 1. Employer or Music Professor
    • 2. Church Musician or Leader
    • Submit to institute@choristersguild.org 

Only complete applications submitted by the application deadline will be considered. 

Scholarship Application Deadline: April 30, 2024

 

75th Anniversary

Make sure to stay to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of Choristers Guild with us! This will be a celebratory worship service designed and led by Choristers Guild past presidents, we will sing to the Lord with joy!

Learn more about this event here

 

Available Passes

This year, if you register for the Institute, you will be allowed access to our 75th Anniversary without any added fees! Attendees and Alumni will have the choice to:

  • Attend only the Institute
  • Attend the Institute and the 75th Anniversary Reception
  • Attend the Institute and the 75th Anniversary Reception as well as sing in the choir for the Festival Worship Service

 

The choice is up to you! We do hope you'll join us in celebrating this momentous occasion. The 75th Anniversary will be happening July 25th after the Institute.

 

Conference Registration

  

Pass Name Description
Alumni Registration Fee Must have completed 3rd year at the Institute. This pass is ONLY for the Institute not the 75th Anniversary
Alumni Registration Fee + 75th Anniversary Choir and Reception Must have completed 3rd year at the Institute. Includes admittance into the Institute as well as admits you as a member of our 75th Anniversary choir and access to the reception happening only one day after the Institute
Alumni Registration Fee + 75th Anniversary Reception Must have completed 3rd year at the Institute. Includes admittance into the Institute as well as access to the 75th Anniversary reception happening only one day after the Institute.
Attendee Registration Fee This pass is ONLY for the Institute, not the 75th Anniversary
Attendee Registration Fee + 75th Anniversary Choir and Reception Includes admittance into the Institute as well as admits you as a member of our 75th Anniversary choir and access to the reception happening only one day after the Institute
Attendee Registration Fee + 75th Anniversary Reception Includes admittance into the Institute as well as access to the 75th Anniversary reception happening only one day after the Institute.
Reading Session + Seminar + Dinner
Reading Session and Seminar ONLY


Events

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