In Rehearsal with Kenneth Tay
- Nov 18, 2025
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What does the choral "canon" mean for today's ensembles, and how might we move beyond it responsibly? This interactive workshop invites conductors to explore different approaches to repertoire through rehearsal demonstrations, singing, and improvisation. Participants will gain practical strategies for introducing new sound worlds, helping singers learn unfamiliar scores more efficiently, and engaging with accessible contemporary works. The session also reflects on the role of the conductor as composer and arranger, and considers how commissioning (even on a modest scale) can shape the future of choral music.
In Rehearsal With....Kenneth Tay
9th January 2026
7:30 - 9:30pm
28 Aliwal Street, #03-02, S199918
This workshop is free for CDAS members, with a nominal fee of $30 for non-members and $20 for students. Please sign up for this session with Kenneth Tay, and encourage your friends, colleagues, and students to join us too.
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