2011 Directors' Seminar, Judge Training and Arranger Workshop
July 20-24, 2011
California University of Pennsylvania
California, Pennsylvania
Achieve Artistry Together
Front-line
directors (including novices), all assistant directors, retired master
directors, regional directors coordinators, judges and arrangers are invited
to attend the 2011 Directors' Seminar, Judge Training and Arranger's Workshop this July.
Arrangers: Engage in a full-day workshop with fellow International Music Arrangers Program members to further your development in the art of arranging music in the barbershop style. Classes include instruction in Finale, song selection, and exploring musical devices to increase artistic expression.
Adjudicators: Enhance your understanding of the program by engaging in category discussions as well as with hands-on application via a live-judging event.
Arm Wavers: Expand your knowledge with craft classes on music selection, conducting technique, rehearsal planning, performance practice, musicianship and more. This seminar also features an optional, additional day of instruction with Lori Lyford and Karen Breidert for Novice Directors.
About the Location
California University of Pennsylvania is nestled on a bend of the Monongahela River in the borough of California, Pa., 35 miles south of Pittsburgh. One of the first things you'll notice when you visit for the first time is the natural beauty. Tree-lined lawns, broad walkways and exquisite landscaping surround restored historic buildings and new residence halls that have been recognized by the National Building Museum as among the finest in the nation. 
The Arboretum at California University of Pennsylvania is a public garden encompassing the lower campus. Lovely stained glass windows featuring Pennsylvania wildflowers, which grace the Grand Hall of Old Main, were created by Leslie Parkinson, emeritus professor of art. Another favorite site is the Manderino Library Gallery, an intimate space that features exhibitions from the Carnegie Museum of Art and other top museums and private collections. Take time to stroll through the sculpture garden, which features the magnificent "Ascent of Humanity" sculpture near the Duda World Cultures Building. To take a self-guided art tour of the campus, click here.
