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March 18-22 Dallas, TX Insigh t C hoir S essions
Jonathan Palant is associate dean of the
arts and director of choral activities at
the University of Texas at Dallas and is
founder of both the Credo Community
Choir and the Dallas Street Choir. Palant
serves as president emeritus of the National Alliance
for Music in Vulnerable Communities, SWACDA
R&R chair of community choirs, and sits on the board
of directors of the Intercollegiate Men’s Choruses. In
2017 the Dallas Morning News named Palant one of nine
“Texan of the Year” finalists; in 2016, Musical America
music cultivates empathy, understanding, and drives so- named him an “Innovator of the Year” for establishing
cial change. Hear selections from Shelter Me: An Original the Dallas Street Choir.
Rock Oratorio commissioned by the Dallas Street Choir.
Rooted in real-life experiences, Shelter Me offers hope
and resilience amid adversity, highlighting the strength
found in community and the healing power of music.

CCM SUMMER

CHORAL INTENSIVE

Declared “one of this country’s leading conservatories” by the New York
Times, UC’s College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) offers an exceptional
summer choral intensive program.

CHORAL CONDUCTING INTERNATIONAL
WORKSHOP CONDUCTING TRAINING LEARN FROM RENOWNED FACULTY:
July 6-12, 2025 PROGRAM
Early bird registration due May 1 July 5-12, 2025
Registration deadline June 15 Application deadline April 4
Offers a focused immersion in Offers advanced training for conductors
new pedagogies, literature and who seek to elevate their professional
performance practice. experience with guidance from CCM’s
- Receive coaching on body mapping, renowned faculty.
voice and choral pedagogy - Refine your gesture, approach and
- Explore a wide range of historic JOE MILLER BRETT SCOTT
and modern repertoire score analysis Professor and Professor of
- Gain exposure to the CCM - Rehearse and conduct a professional Director of Choral Ensembles and
International Conducting program chorus and orchestra Studies at CCM Conducting at CCM
and performances - Prepare masterworks for performances
- No audition required - Audition required

Professional Development contract hours documentation is available upon completion of
the Choral Intensive. Apply online at ccm.uc.edu/summer-choral-conducting

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