Application guidelines for PODIUM 2022 Conducting Master Class
with Dr. Melissa Morgan and the Canadian Men’s Chorus
Deadline: April 22, 2022.
Applicants will be notified of the results by May 2, 2022.

Master class time and location:
Sunday, May 22, 12:30 - 2:00 p.m.
Courtyard Marriott Downtown Toronto Hotel
(475 Yonge Street, Toronto)​
This Conducting Master Class is open to conductors of all ages and stages who would like to further develop their conducting technique. Participants will conduct the Canadian Men’s Chorus under the guidance of mentor Dr. Melissa Morgan (University of Regina). Each of the three participants will receive approximately 20-30 minutes of podium time.

There is no fee to apply to participate in this master class. Selected participants must register to attend the Podium conference as delegates.

The master class will be presented in English only. Applications will be reviewed by a panel of conductors.

Applicants must submit:
A completed application form (Google account required)
  • A letter of application (max. 200 words) outlining your interest in participating in this master class and what you would like to gain from the opportunity
  • Curriculum vitae OR a one page outline highlighting your choral experience and training (PDF format)
  • A list of repertoire (max. 2 pages) conducted in recent years (PDF format)
  • A brief biography (max.150 words) 
  • A recent headshot
  • An unlisted Youtube link of video footage (max. 15 mins) showing the applicant in rehearsal and performance
  • Brief description of the video content
  • Name and contact information for two references