Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School Fine Arts Day 2016

Friday, February 12, 2016

The STS Fine Arts Department invites you to join
us on our country campus for a day of discipline
specific PD sessions in the disciplines of band,
choral conducting, drama and visual art.
$90 for teachers and artists
$75 for student-teachers and student-artists (with student photo ID)

ONLINE REGISTRATION HERE www.sts.ab.ca/liveevents

For assistance with registration and group registration,
contact Krista Dickson, dicksok@sts.ab.ca, 403 938 4431, ext. 277

Schedule of Events- Select session choices for each of session 1, 2, & 3.

The Keynote address and meals are included for each participant.
8:15 a.m.

Breakfast provided in the Blackwatch Bistro

9:00 a.m.

Keynote address with Susan Blackwell in C.A. Smith Arts Centre

10:00 a.m.

Break- Market Hall, Drama Studio, room 63

10:30-11:45 a.m.

Session 1- select your discipline choice from Band, Choral, Drama and Visual Art

11:45- 12:45 p.m.

Lunch provided in the Blackwatch Bistro

12:45- 2:00 p.m.

Session 2- select your discipline choice from Band, Choral, Drama and Visual Art

2:00 p.m.

Break- please visit our Market Hall, Drama Studio, room 63

2:15- 3:30 p.m.

Session 3- select your discipline choice from Band, Choral, Drama and Visual Art

Keynote Address- Creativity and Inspiration with Broadway Star Susan Blackwell
Actor, writer and teacher Susan Blackwell shares a cracking good speech on creativity and inspiration.
This dynamic keynote is based on her partnerships with like-minded, compassionate artists and thought
leaders who work together to deliver inspiring entertainment and educational offerings aimed at freeing
peoples creativity and self-expression.
Event Cancellation Policy:
Substitutions are accepted.
Cancellations will only be accepted prior to January 12, 2016.
"No shows" will not be eligible for any refund.

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Band Clinician and Session Information

Clinton Marshall is active as a band guest conductor, adjudicator, and clinician. For more than thirty-five years, he
has traveled across North America sharing his knowledge, experience, and sense of humor with student musicians
and music educators.
As a guest conductor, Mr. Marshall has successfully led numerous honor bands including the Maryland All State
Junior High Band and bands at the University of Wisconsin, the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and
Duquesne University. At the International Peace Gardens, he directed the Wind Ensemble and Youth Bands which
were comprised of students from eleven different countries. For nineteen years, he conducted the concert band at
the Maryland Center for the Arts, a program for Marylands gifted and talented students. Mr. Marshall has guest
conducted the Saskatchewan Provincial Honor Band on two different occasions as well as numerous honor bands
in the mid-Atlantic and southern regions of the United States. In addition to his experiences with student musicians,
he enjoys making music with adult community bands. Mr. Marshall has made several trips to Regina, Saskatchewan
to workshop the Prairie Winds Adult Bands and he also conducted a two-day performance clinic for the West Valley
Winds in Canmore and the Red Deer Adult Band Retreat in Alberta. In 2013 he was honored to guest conduct a
performance with the Winnipeg Winds, a professional wind ensemble in Manitoba, Canada.
Each year, Mr. Marshall devotes a major portion of his schedule to adjudicating concert band festivals. He has
participated in numerous festivals in Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Columbia. On the East
Coast of the United States, he has judged festivals from New York to Alabama. Mr. Marshall has served several
years as an adjudicator for the Rocky Mountain Music Festival held each year in Banff, Alberta, Canada. This past
April and May, he was in residence for four weeks in Banff conducting music retreats for school bands. This is a
unique opportunity for directors and their bands to experience tremendous musical growth in the ultimate setting
away from the usual everyday distractions.
Clinton Marshall served for sixteen years in the Baltimore County Public Schools Music Office, nine years as the
Coordinator of Music. Prior to that assignment, Mr. Marshall taught instrumental music at the elementary, middle,
and high school levels. His concert bands earned a reputation for excellence by consistently receiving superior
ratings at District, State and National Festivals. His contributions to the instrumental music program have been
recognized by both the National Band Directors Association and by the American School Band Directors
Association. The Maryland State Senate honored Mr. Marshall in a special proclamation for "his efforts and
accomplishments in producing award-winning music students."

Band Session Descriptions

Session 1

10:30 -11:45 a.m. Band Building

Eight Keys to Success at Band Festival (Part One)

Clinton Marshall has adjudicated and given clinics to numerous bands in his career. He has found that many of
the same issues seem to plague the vast majority of the ensembles. This session will address the most frequent
performance issues in festivals, and offer practical strategies for achieving success in each area. Band directors
who attend this session and subsequently address these topics with their bands are guaranteed improved
achievement at their next festival performance!

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Session 2

12:45- 2 p.m.

Band Building

Eight Keys to Success at Band Festival (Part Two)

(See description for Part One). The remaining four performance issues will be discussed along with strategies for
improvement.
Session 3

2:15- 2:30 p.m. Band Building

One Good Idea, One New Tune, and One Good Laugh
Whenever Clinton Marshall has attended a music convention, conference, or professional development seminar, he
always felt that it was successful if he came away with one beneficial teaching technique, the title of a worthwhile
concert band selection, and a funny story or joke to share with friends. This session will attempt to provide the same
for each of the participants.

Choral Clinician and Session Information

Dr. Adam Jonathan Con is a conductor, a visionary, a respected teacher of choral conducting and Tai Chi Chuan,
and a leader in the advocacy of music education. A native of Vancouver and a third generation Chinese Canadian,
his holistic approach to choral music through a unique blend of kinesthetic whole body movement and Eastern
philosophy continues to inspire singers of all ages in mind, body and spirit. His motto is Music is more than
notes in motion; music is notes in Emotion.
Dr. Con is the newly appointed Assistant Professor of Music at University of Victoria School of Music. His duties
include teaching Elementary Music Methods, Music Education Foundations, Choral Conducting, Choral
Organization, Rehearsal Techniques and Literature, Middle and Elementary School choir methods, conducting the
UVic Chorus and supervising music education students. He served in similar capacities as Director of Choral
Activities and Chair of Music Education at the Bob Cole Conservatory of Music at the California State
University, Long Beach, at Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio and at Georgia Southern University in
Statesboro, Georgia. Dr. Con earned a Bachelors Degree in Music Education (Secondary Instrumental and
Choral) and a Masters Degree in Music Education (Elementary) from the University of British Columbia. At
Florida State University, he earned a Doctorate of Philosophy in Music Education (Choral Conducting Emphasis)
studying with Rodney Eichenberger, Andre Thomas, Clifford Madsen and Judy Bowers. In addition, Dr. Con is a
certified Orff Schulwerk specialist and has extensive study experience as an Alexander Technique practitioner.
In high demand in the United States and Canada both as a guest conductor and choral conducting teacher, Dr. Con
has been invited to present and conduct at prestigious events such as the National American Orff-Schulwerk
Conference, the Canadian National Choral Conducting Symposium, the Canadian National GALA Conference,
the National Canadian Orff-Schulwerk Conference, the Alberta Provincial Music Educators Conference, the
British Columbia Provincial Music Educators Conference, the British Columbia Choral Federation, the Ohio
State Music Educators Conference, the Georgia State American Choral Directors Association Conference, and
the Georgia Music Educators Conference. His talent and ability to work with all levels of musical experience is
grounded in 15 years of diverse K-12 public school music teaching which includes Orff, Kodly, and Dalcroze
based general music, French immersion music, middle and secondary school choral, vocal jazz, concert band and
jazz band. His professional conducting experiences include numerous All-State and honor choirs, civic orchestras,
professional musical theatre, community choirs, concert bands, and 36 years as a church choir director and
organist. He currently serves as Director of Music at St. Barnabas Anglican Church, Victoria.

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Choral Session Descriptions

Session 1

10:30-11:45 a.m.

Aspen Lodge and Music Room 62

Movement in the Choral Rehearsal

Most choral music educators use some form of movement in the rehearsal. In the music classroom, movement is
often used to teach students how to physically respond to music. For singers in the choral ensembles, movement is
primarily implemented to help change musical elements (dynamics, intonation, tone, phrasing, and tempo) and
modify sounds. This workshop presents a clear and systematic approach to applying movement in the choral
rehearsal giving you the tools to create the movement and understand how to change the sound of your choir from
a non-verbal perspective.
Session 2

12:45- 2:00 p.m.

Aspen Lodge and Music Room 62

The Choral Conductors Most Valued Tools Part 1

The traditional instrumental approach to conducting has long been a foundation for many choral music educators.
This foundation has proven many times over to be a source of frustration. This 2-part workshop will break apart
the conductors use of gesture and the direct connection of any given movement to singing and the elements of
music. The result will be an awareness of how problems with various aspects of our choirs sound directly relates
to our posture and gestures.
Session 3

2:15- 3:30 p.m.

Aspen Lodge and Music Room 62

The Choral Conductors Most Valued Tools Part 2

The second part of the workshop makes applications of concepts and tools discussed in the previous sessions to
actual choral music. This is an opportunity for teachers to experiment and hear the before and after examples of
how sound is linked to everything we see.

Drama Clinician and Session Information

SUSAN BLACKWELL is on a mission to free peoples self-expression. As a performer, writer, educator and
business consultant, she champions this cause around the world, on Broadway, off-Broadway, in classrooms and
boardrooms, in writing, and on TV, film, sound recordings and the Internet. Most notably, she created and played
a character based on herself in the original Broadway musical [title of show], and the off-Broadway
musical NOW. HERE. THIS. (original cast recordings available on Sh-K-Boom records). She created and hosts
the freewheeling chat show Side by Side by Susan Blackwell on Broadway.com. As an actor, she has appeared offBroadway in [title of show] at the Vineyard, NYMF and Ars Nova, Volleygirls at NYMF, Speech and Debate at
The Roundabout, The Kid at The New Group, Anon at The Atlantic, and as Peter Patrone in The Heidi Chronicles.
Television appearances include Characters, Master of None, Crime, Unforgettable, SMASH, Person of
Interest, Onion News Network, 'The Good Wife', 'The Sopranos', 'Law & Order, and the ABC pilot
Dangerous Liaisons. Films: Margin Call, P.S.: I Love You, Three Generations, Margot at the Wedding. In
addition to her creative accomplishments, she has worked in corporate management for 17 years. As the founder
of Susan Blackwell & Co and educator, she has empowered thousands of people to identify and slay the vampires
that stop them from being free. www.susanblackwell.com #CreativeFreedomForAll

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Drama Session Descriptions

Session 1

10:30-11:45 a.m.

Now. Hear. This. - Oral Communication for Artists

C.A. Smith Arts Centre

PART ONE

In a fun, focused class, Susan Blackwell will teach you methods that will vastly improve your listening and
communication skills. Whether you're an actor who wants to improve, an auditioner who wants to land the role,
an artist who wants to strengthen a collaboration, a director who wants to lead more effectively, a writer who
wants to absorb other's voices, or an educator who aspires to connect more deeply with your students...this
workshop is for you. Themes of this workshop include:
Up-leveled communication skills
Improved Performance
Team building
Conflict resolution
Contributing to a collaborative process
Leadership development

Summary: During the course of this three session workshop, the moderator will use music and humor to teach the
group a structured system of dialogue, which focuses on the request for dialogue, mirroring (without unconscious
bias, editorializing and/or problem solving), empathy, and validation. After initial demonstration by the
moderator, participants will begin practicing this dialogue technique with a series of randomly selected
discussion partners. Throughout the workshop, we will focus on real-world application of dialogue and listening.
Session 2

12:45- 2:00 p.m.

Now. Hear. This. - Oral Communication for Artists

C.A. Smith Arts Centre

PART TWO- continued from session 1

In the second session of this three-part workshop, the moderator will use music and humor to teach the group a
structured system of dialogue, which focuses on the request for dialogue, mirroring (without unconscious bias,
editorializing and/or problem solving), empathy, and validation. After initial demonstration by the moderator,
participants will begin practicing this dialogue technique with a series of randomly selected discussion
partners. Throughout the workshop, we will focus on real-world application of dialogue and listening.
Session 3

2:15- 3:30 p.m.

Now. Hear. This. - Oral Communication for Artists

C.A. Smith Arts Centre

PART THREE- wrap-up to sessions 1 & 2

In the third and final session of this three-part workshop, the moderator will use music and humor to teach the
group a structured system of dialogue, which focuses on the request for dialogue, mirroring (without unconscious
bias, editorializing and/or problem solving), empathy, and validation. After initial demonstration by the
moderator, participants will begin practicing this dialogue technique with a series of randomly selected discussion
partners. Throughout the workshop, we will focus on real-world application of dialogue and listening.

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Visual Art Clinician and Session Information

Amy Dryer attended the Alberta College of Art and Design, the Glasgow School of Art (Scotland) and the Fine
Art program at Mount Allison University in Sackville, New Brunswick, to receive her Bachelor of Fine Arts. In
2014, she was the among The Top 40 Under 40 Recipients chosen by Avenue Magazine, and in 2008, she was on
the cover of Avenue Magazine as Calgarys Best. She has been featured as a Profiled Artist in both Essential
Magazine and Galleries West Magazine. She completed an artist residency at Emma Lake, Saskatchewan in 2009
and at the Banff Centre in 2013. Amys paintings are in a number of collections throughout Canada, and the US,
including the Alberta Foundation for the Arts public art collection. Amy is based in Calgary, AB.
www.fragmentsofsoul.com

Larissa McLean is a life-long artist, having practiced art from the age of 6(!) and teaching art for over 15 years.
Born in Calgary, she now spends part of the year in High River, AB and the other part in B.C.'s Comox Valley.
She practices a plethora of art techniques. She holds a BFA in printmaking from the Alberta College of Art and
Design, a Bachelor of Education from UBC, with current teaching certificates for both Alberta and B.C.
Larissa is knowledgeable in mixed-media, fluid acrylics and printmaking of all types. She has recently joined Art
Alchemy, a group of eight professional artists in downtown Courtenay B.C., where she shares an art studio. Their
latest shows there include the North Island Studio Tour, November 7th and 8th, 2015 and the Square Foot Show,
November 27th 2015. For more information on Arts Alchemy, visit artalchemy.ca.
BFA in printmaking (ACAD, 2003); BEd. (UBC, 2005); Calgary Board of Education Head of Art and
Horticulture Departments (2010-2015); Wildflower Arts Center art day camp, teaching ages 7-12 and evening
classes (2002-2012); currently studying printmaking techniques at North Island College.
To contact Larissa please visit www.passionstems.com or email larissa_dawn@hotmail.com

Visual Art Session Descriptions

Session 1

10:30-11:45 a.m.

Art Studio Room 64 and Art Atrium Space

Collagraph and Monoprinting Magic with Larissa McLean

Participants will create a textural plate to be printed using the press or hand-burnishing technique. Exploration of
one-time prints with watercolour using Plexiglas plates and the press will provide new tools for teaching. An
explanation of the inking processes, paper, and registration, with room for experimentation and adaptability for all
ages culminates with a beautiful finished product.

Session 2

12:45- 2:00 p.m.

Art Studio Room 64 and Art Atrium Space

Expressive Portraits with Amy Dryer

Join artist Amy Dryer in a 75 minute workshop that explores methods and concepts of expression in terms of
portraiture. Both self and non-self-portraiture will be discussed. Participants will work with Amy in developing
their own form of expression and will learn ways to approach the tradition of portraiture.

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Session 3

2:15- 3:30 p.m.

Art Studio Room 64 and Art Atrium Space

Mixed Media and Matte Board with Larissa McLean

This session will focus on techniques and experimentation using matte board, which can applied to teaching or
personal practice. Participants will work on building up layers of texture using a variety of media including fluid
acrylics, matte medium, molding paste, string gel, coloured gesso, drawing elements and Chine-coll. This class
will focus on ingenious solutions for art using inexpensive tools.

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Check out our Market Hall in the Drama Studio, room 63, for artist exhibits and arts
resources along with refreshments for all Arts Day participants.

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