Voices of the Future 2024
JOIN US! OCTOBER 18TH, 2024 ~ 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Millersville University's Tell School of Music would like to invite you and a select SATB quartet or octet of your finest students to participate in our annual “Voices of the Future: Honors Sight-Singing Choir.”
This day-long event is scheduled for Friday, October 18, 2024, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. The cost is
$50.00 per quartet (SATB preferred) or $15.00 per student and includes:
• Enjoyable and educational rehearsals for students to develop their vocal technique and choral
musicianship
• Exciting repertoire to be learned throughout the day (no advanced preparation necessary)
• Vocal masterclasses for students to receive individual instruction and coaching on prepared
songs (optional). Each school may nominate two singers to participate in the masterclass.
• Workshop for teachers where participants may bring 2-3 of their favorite pieces (“chestnuts”)
to share with their colleagues and learn new repertoire that works!
• Lunch and snacks, including a light morning snack, lunch, and light afternoon snack
• A festive concluding concert at 4:00 pm in the Biemesderfer Concert Hall (free and open to
the public) with performances by the MU Chorale, MU voice faculty, and the Honors Sight-Singing
Choir.
If you are interested in participating in this exciting day of vocal-choral activities, simply complete the
online application form below by October 11.
Click here to register students: Registration Link
Schedule
| 8:00 am | Registration |
| 9:00 am | Rehearsal 1 |
| 10:15 am | Rehearsal 2 |
| 11:00 am | Tour of Campus and Facilitites |
| 12:00 pm | Join MU Choirs Rehersal |
| 12:45 pm | Lunch (Provided) |
| 1:15 pm | Rehearsal 3 |
| 2:30 pm | Masterclass with MU Voice Faculty |
| 3:30 pm | Concert Rehearsal |
| 4:00 pm | Joint Event Concert (With MU Choirs) |
About the Director
Dr. Gemmell, Assistant Professor/Coordinator of Choral Studies, has over twenty-five years of
college teaching experience in choral performance and conducting, music education, and studio
voice/vocal pedagogy, with advanced degrees earned in each of these specialty areas. Gemmell
originally began teaching at Millersville University in 2006, left MU for a position at University
of Colorado Boulder in 2009, and returned to MU in 2013. He has also held teaching positions
at Ithaca College, Cornell University, and Metropolitan University of Denver. Gemmell holds
degrees from Towson University, Northwestern University, and University of Colorado Boulder.
college teaching experience in choral performance and conducting, music education, and studio
voice/vocal pedagogy, with advanced degrees earned in each of these specialty areas. Gemmell
originally began teaching at Millersville University in 2006, left MU for a position at University
of Colorado Boulder in 2009, and returned to MU in 2013. He has also held teaching positions
at Ithaca College, Cornell University, and Metropolitan University of Denver. Gemmell holds
degrees from Towson University, Northwestern University, and University of Colorado Boulder.
Contact Information
For more information and for any questions, contact Professor Jeffrey Gemmell.