Workshops & Masterclasses

Benedict & Talia Sheehan bring their uniquely complementary skillsets to workshops and masterclasses tailored to your choir’s needs. In intensive workshops they help musicians of all abilities reach new levels of mastery, with emphasis on how to retain these skills and employ them in an everyday setting. With sessions on group and individual vocal technique, conducting technique, ensemble musicianship, and the spiritual focus required of choral musicians, the Sheehans have helped countless choirs across North America become better at the deep and rewarding work of choral singing.

FOR THE SINGER

Develop and strengthen your individual voice

Maintain healthy technique in a choral setting

Increase your endurance and prevent vocal damage

Learn to warm-up and practice more effectively

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FOR THE CONDUCTOR

Improve your conducting technique

Lead rehearsals in a more effective and engaging way

Deepen your knowledge of music

Diagnose and solve problems in your ensemble

FOR THE CHOIR

Convey text with clarity and depth

Unify and develop your ensemble sound

Sing longer and stronger with less fatigue

Enhance ensemble “community” and connection

SAMPLE SCHEDULE

Friday

6:00-9:00—Welcome dinner & lecture, Q&A

Saturday

9:00-11:00—Group Vocal Technique

11:00-12:00—Repertoire rehearsal with full ensemble

1:00-3:00—Ensemble technique/Conducting lessons

3:00-5:00—Conductor coaching with full ensemble

Sunday

12:00-2:00—Wrap-up roundtable discussion

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WORKSHOP COST

Estimated weekend workshop fee (Friday evening through Sunday afternoon) — $4000

Travel, lodging, and expenses for two — As needed

Additional services available. Get in touch for details!


Workshop Request Form