The Twenty-Seventh Annual High School Invitational
WCU Choral Clinic
April 18 & 19, 2008
Robert A. Holquist, Conductor (pictured at right)
Director of Choral Activities, Western Carolina University
- Online Registration Form
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- Clinic Schedule
- Participation Guidelines
- Printable Flyer
- Meals and Housing
- Location - Map
The WCU School of Music is pleased to announce the twenty-seventh annual high school invitational choral clinic is to be held on April 18 and 19, 2008. Robert A. Holquist , Director of Choral Activities at Western Carolina University, will be the conductor. The Friday-Saturday format allows time for solo and ensemble performances by participants, including high school and university students and faculty, and a concert by the university choral organization.
Repertoire
The repertoire for the 2008 clinic is Gabriel Fauré's Requiem and Fanfare for a Festival by Ron Nelson. The Requiem will be performed with organ and the Nelson includes brass ensemble, percussion and organ. Your students will enjoy these selections and the opportunity to sing them in a large chorus.
Meals and Housing
Meals are available at a variety of vendors in the University Center or at Dodson Cafeteria, a la carte. Students will pay the cashier as they go through the line. Directors and chaperones will have a Dutch treat Friday luncheon at the China Dragon Buffet in Cullowhee. Students will need to make a choice on campus for Friday's lunch. Our WCU choir members will serve as hosts to them.
You will need to make your own reservations for motels and be sure that you mention the WCU Choral Clinic to get these rates, which are guaranteed through Friday, March 21, 2008, and are for 1-4 people per room. All offer a complimentary continental breakfast. (Tax is included in the price quoted.) Best Western River Escape Inn, Dillsboro (828-586-6060), $97.68; The Comfort Inn in Sylva (800-654-3315), $98.99; Holiday Inn Express, Dillsboro (828-631-1111), $98.99; The Day's Inn, Waynesville (828-452-9009), $72.38. (This is about 22 miles away from campus.)
Guest Choir
The guest choir for the 2008 clinic is the Fred T. Foard Concert Choir from Newton, NC, under the direction of Dustin Ousley. They will sing the opening portion of the 4 p.m. Saturday afternoon concert. Students interested in auditioning for a music major or minor at WCU may do so on Friday afternoon. Please phone us so that we can send appropriate information to the students. (828-227-7242)
Directors must order and provide music for their students. (see Works to be Performed)
Please make your decision on participants very soon, and order the music right away. (Brodt Music in Charlotte, 800-438-4129, has this music in stock.) Dress for the concert will be individual school concert apparel. Please bring a black folder for each singer. We would be pleased to have directors sing, if you would like to perform.
I look forward to hosting you and to combining the efforts of the high school singers with the WCU Concert Choir. I assure you that your students will have a positive and memorable experience during the clinic. Do not hesitate to call (828-227-3259) or email (Holquist@email.wcu.edu) if you need additional information.
Sincerely,
Robert A. Holquist
Director of Choral Activities
All of the Choral Clinic activities take place on the campus of Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, North Carolina
The rehearsals and performances take place in the Coulter Music Building.