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
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
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!