Bringing Music to Life: Conducting & Rehearsal Techniques

This in-person workshop will include insights and renewal of conducting gesture and skills for church and public school choral and instrumental conductors/educators as the main focus of this two-day workshop. Special attention will be given to strengthening and clarifying physical presentation, developing essential hand dexterity, self-analysis, and matching gesture with the musical ideas embedded in the score. Mixed meter, independence of hands, phrasing, articulation, cues and releases will be explored. Dr. Hillary Ridgley will be your clinician (hridgley@su.edu).

Register and join us on June 25-26, 2026 from 9am - 4pm

The workshop will be held at Shenandoah University, Ruebush Hall, Room 209. 

For questions about the workshop registration or university credit contact Dr. Stephanie Standerfer, Director of Music Education (sstander@su.edu).

No refunds after the first day of the event.