Sept. 26, 2026 • 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Join the USC Choirs of Carolina for the Choral Student Leadership Day. Teachers, bring your choir officers, section leaders and future music majors. Topics and sessions will be announced soon!
Presenters:
USC Choral & Vocal Faculty
USC Graduate Conducting Cohort
USC ACDA Student Chapter
Teachers should register their students and will need to attend the event or arrange chaperones. If you have any questions, please contact Lisa Smith at lsmith@mozart.sc.edu.
Be sure to register your students by the deadline, whether you are prepaying or plan to bring your payment on the day of the clinic. You must, however, pay for the number of students you register (you may substitute students as necessary). Cancellations/no shows after the registration deadline will not be refunded.
Register here
Deadline to Register: September 10, 5:00 p.m.
Sample Schedule:
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8:30 a.m. |
Check-in |
Lobby |
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9:00 a.m. |
Welcome and Introductions |
Recital Hall |
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9:30 a.m. |
Leading with Empathy-Dr. Evan Powers |
Recital Hall |
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9:50 a.m. |
Breakout Sessions |
Recital Hall, 006, 016 |
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10:15 a.m. |
Break |
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10:30 a.m. |
Leading Warmups For Teachers: Just Playin': Games, activities, and structures to help student leaders bond and work cohesively- Nick Powers |
Recital Hall 006 |
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11:00 a.m. |
Introduction to Conducting |
Recital Hall |
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12:00 p.m. |
Lunch |
Koger Plaza (outside) |
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1:00 p.m. |
Classical & Comtemporary Vocal Techniques- Dr. Craig Allen |
Recital Hall |
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1:35 p.m. |
Rehearsing the Choir -- What to do? |
Recital Hall |
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2:15 p.m. |
Active Leadership: Brainstorming & Sharing Ideas |
Recital Hall |
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2:55p.m. |
Wrap Up |
Recital Hall |
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3:00 |
Dismiss |
Event Contact
Lisa Smith (lsmith@mozart.sc.edu)