2018 Composers’ Forum at Lehigh University
sponsored by
The American Choral Directors Association
andLehigh University Choral Arts
June 17 – June 23, 2018
Steven Sametz and Aaron J. Kernis – along with ACDA – welcome you to the Composers’ Forum and look forward to working with you during the week.
The Schedule for the week is as follows:
Sunday, June 17:4pm –6pm
Registration and check in to rooms
See attached map.
6pm – Dinner with Aaron J. Kernisand Steven Sametz
Goodman Lobby, Zoellner Arts Center
Orientation and first assignment
Monday, June 18: 10am –12 noon
Seminar - this Seminar will be daily at the same time
Monday - Friday
1:30pm – 3:30pm: Separate conferences – one on one
Meet with Aaron J. Kernisand Steven Sametz for
one-on-one sessions Monday-Friday. Times witheach
composer will be assigned and posted when you arrive.
Sessions will take place in rooms 143 and 145Zoellner.
Tuesday, June 19: 10am –12 noon: Seminar, Room 143
1:30pm – 3:30pm: One-on-ones, Rooms 143 and 145
7:30pm – 10:00pm: Session with Princeton Singers
Wednesday, June 20: 10am – 12 noon: Seminar, Room 143
1:30pm –3:30pm: One-on-ones, Rooms 143 and 145 4:00pm – 6pm: Princeton Singers in Room 145
7:30pm – 10:00pm: Princeton Singers in Room 145
Thursday June 21:10am – 12 noon: Seminar Room 143
12:30pm – 1:30: Publishers Roundtable discussion
1:30pm –3:30pm: One-on-ones, Rooms 143 and 145 4:00pm – 6pm: Princeton Singers in Room 145
7:30pm -10:00pm: Princeton Singers in Room 145
Friday, June 22:10am – 12 noon: Seminar in Room143
4:00pm – 6pm: Princeton Singers in Room 145
6:00pm: possible picnic
7:30pm -10:00pm: Princeton Singers in Room 145
Saturday, June 23:10am – 12 noon: Seminar in Room143
4:00pm – 6:00pm: Rehearsal in Baker Hall
8:00pm: Concert, Baker Hall Princeton Singers
Sunday, June 24:7:30-9:00am Breakfast
Before 11:00am: Checkout and departure
Additional Info:
The practice rooms on the 3rd floor of Zoellner going out to the parking deck have all been reserved for the participants. Each one has a piano and a place on the door to sign your name. They are not all the same size and they are first come first served. They cannot be locked but you can keep your work in them during the day while you may be involved in another activity. Do not leave work in them at night.
Room 233 on the 2ndfloor We anticipate that you will be bringing your own laptops. This room is equipped with 5 keyboards that are midi compatible for your use. A sign up sheet will be posted with available times. This room will always be locked. Please bring your own earphones.
Meals for all are in Goodman Lobby, Zoellner Arts Center
Breakfast: 7:30am until 9:00am
Lunch: 12 noon until 1:15 pm
Dinner: 6:15pm until 7:15 pm