Choral Composers Symposium, 'Words into Music' and Workshop April 27, 2012

Fri, April 27, 10am-1pm (at St Mary's), and Sat, April 28, 9am-12:30pm (at Lafayette Events Center)

The East Bay's award-winning WomenSing invites you to a weekend of free events designed for choral music lovers, composers, conductors, musicians and poets.

The first takes pace on Friday, April 27, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Hagerty Lounge at St. Mary's College in Moraga. The "Words Into Music" Symposium will be an interactive dialogue on and demonstration of choral music composition, exploring the dynamic relationship between melody and verse. The Symposium will feature a panel discussion among internationally acclaimed composers Libby Larsen and Sandra Milliken, Youth Inspiring Youth composer Dale Trumbore, poet Francisco Alarcon and Martin Benvenuto, WomenSing's Artistic Director. The event is co-sponsored by St. Mary's College's Center of Environmental Literacy, home of WomenSing's artistic partner, River of Words. Participants will have the opportunity for 15-minute private "buttonhole" conversations with the panelists. Coffee and other beverages will be served at 9:30 a.m. A complimentary "light" lunch following the Symposium (from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m.) can be reserved. Guests should RSVP by email to [email protected]. Those wishing to reserve a place at the luncheon and/or conversation time with the panel should RSVP no later than Wednesday, April 25.

A "Composers Workshop" will be held on Saturday, April 28, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Lafayette Events Center, located at 3780 Mt. Diablo Blvd. in Lafayette. Guests will get a fascinating glimpse into the process of choral composition, and be a part of the creative collaboration of the choir and the composers. Libby Larsen and Sandra Milliken will work with our 2012 commissioned composers Dale Trumbore and Anastasia Pahos throughout this open rehearsal. Coffee and light refreshments will be served. Guests should RSVP by email to [email protected] no later than Wednesday, April 25.

For more information about the Symposium and Workshop, visit www.womensing.org.

Official Website: http://www.womensing.org