The UA Little Rock Choral Conducting Symposium, hosted by UA Little Rock music faculty members Dr. Lorissa Mason and Dr. Nickolas Doshier, is an opportunity for full conductors, auditors, and ensemble participants to explore the various facets of choral conducting. Designed for music educators, graduate student conductors, church musicians, community choir conductors, and any conductors looking to grow as artists, this symposium will offer you an exciting opportunity to delve deeper into your skills as a conductor.
Sessions on rehearsal techniques, conducting gesture, score study and analysis, choral literature, vocal technique, and commissioning a piece will be part of the three-day symposium. Full conductors will conduct each day and auditors on the final day, with video recording of podium time to assist in growth and self-assessment. Up to 18 Professional Development units are available for Arkansas music educators at no extra cost.
Join us July 16 – July 18, 2025 in the Fine Arts building on the UA Little Rock campus for the 2025 Choral Conducting Symposium.
Registration
Enrollment for full conductors and auditors is limited, so register now.
- Cost:
- Full Conductor: $250
- Auditor: $135
- Ensemble participant: $75
All registration fees are non-refundable.
Music Selections
All participants (Full Conductors, Auditors, and Ensemble Participants) will need to download/purchase music for the 2025 repertoire.
Titles include:
- Cantate Domino – SATB (Hassler) (download here – public domain)
Laetatus Sum – SATB (Haydn/Stein)
“Wie lieblich sind diene Wohnungen” from Requiem (Brahms)
Dominus Vobiscum – SATB (Narverud)
My Very Own – SATB (LaBarr)
Sing Out, My Soul – SATB (Garrett)
Silver Rain – SSA (B.E. Boykin)
The Rivers of Babylon – SSAA (Brumfield)
Additional Information
View a sample symposium itinerary.
Find information on nearby lodgings.
Email Lorissa Mason or Nick Doshier with questions, or you can contact the School of Literary and Performing Arts.