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Vicky Xu, [She/Her]
Hello!
My name is Vicky and I’m in ECE 2T3+PEY. I am one of the assistant conductors this year. I usually sing soprano or alto in the choir. I love chamber music, piano, and Mozart. Can’t wait to sing and create music with y’all! If you have any questions, you can reach me through the choir email at choir@g.skule.ca!
Hi!
My name is Michael, I’m a fourth year music education student at the faculty of music. I am primarily a piano player but I also sing baritone/bass in many area choirs. I’m also from Northern Ontario, and love performing Canadian composed repertoire. If you have any questions, you can reach me through the choir email at choir@g.skule.ca!
Michael Denomme, [He/Him]
About the Assistant Conductor Position(s)
Q: What are the roles and responsibilities of the Assistant Conductor?
These are the tasks you can expect to be responsible for as the Assistant Conductor:
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Fill in duties of the Conductor when necessary
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Manage sheet music (storage, distribution, collection at end of year)
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Assist the Conductor in choosing repertoire
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*from "Constitution of Skule™ Choir"
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Additionally, the Assistant Conductors have historically:
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Been asked to help lead warmups (with advance notice) during rehearsals
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Helped lead sectionals to maximize efficiency in rehearsal schedule
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Had the opportunity to conduct 1-2 pieces per semester each year in concert.
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Choir ++ (our auditioned ensemble for advanced singers) has historically been led by the assistant conductors with assistance from the conductor.
Q: What is a favourite memory of being on the exec/being [one of] the Assistant Conductor[s]?
A (Vicky): My favourite memory was conducting Debussy's Beau Soir in concert with our auditioned ensemble 2019!
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A (Michael): My favourite memory was getting to hear the choir sing in person finally after being online all semester!