Saturday, Feb 8, 2025 at 8:30am
7th Annual non-auditioned choral music festival in Santa Fe, sponsored by ABQ Coro Lux and the United Church of Santa Fe, featuring choral conductor Dr. Brandon Boyd as guest clinician.
Schedule:
8:30 - Participants sign in
9:00 - Welcome and Introductory remarks, Talitha Arnold & Bradley Ellingboe
9:15 - Vocal warm up - Brandon A Boyd
9:30 - Rehearsal 1 with Dr. Boyd
10:30 - break
10:45 - Session 1 - “Techniques for Lifelong Singing” - Amy Owens
11:45 - Rehearsal 2 - Dr. Boyd
12:30 - Lunch break.
1:30 - Rehearsal 3 - Dr. Boyd
2:30 - Break
2:45 - Rehearsal 4 - Dr. Boyd
3:45 - Break
4:00 - Final Concert including:
- “Train to Glory” History and New Trends in Gospel Music - Cecilia Webb (4-4:30)
- Introduction of music to be heard, Brandon A. Boyd
- 4 pieces led by Dr. Brandon A. Boyd, accompanied by Dr. Mary Ann Ybarra
- readings by the Rev. Talitha Arnold and Cecilia Webb
- Free-will offering, benefitting the UNM Gospel Choir (“Fervent Praise”) and the Youth Chorus of the Santa Fe Symphony