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Dr. Alec Schumacker at Laurier: Guest Choral Residency | October 5–9, 2026
Laurier Choirs is pleased to welcome conductor, composer and educator Dr. Alec Schumacker for a week of choral rehearsals, workshops and classroom sessions.
Throughout his residency, Dr. Schumacker will work with Laurier students and visiting high school choirs to explore choral singing, composition, rehearsal techniques and music-making in communities.
About Dr. Schumacker
Dr. Alec Schumacker is Director of Choral Activities and Assistant Professor of Music at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. An award-winning composer and arranger, he brings an energetic and encouraging approach to working with singers, with a focus on musicianship, vocal health and confidence.
Learn more about Dr. Schumacker and his work.
Residency Schedule
Monday, October 5
Laurier Singers Rehearsal
11:30 a.m.–12:50 p.m. | M4031
Laurier Music students who are not members of this ensemble can contact Tracy Wong about attending as observers.
Concert Choir Rehearsal
4–6 p.m. | M4031
Laurier Music students who are not members of this ensemble can contact Tracy Wong about attending as observers.
Tuesday, October 6
Young Voices Toronto Workshop
Off campus | Toronto
Wednesday, October 7
Singing and Music-Making in Communities
10–11:15 a.m. | M4031
Open to all Laurier Music students, including those who are not enrolled in the class.
Laurier Singers Rehearsal
11:30 a.m.–12:50 p.m. | M4031
Laurier Music students who are not members of this ensemble can contact Tracy Wong about attending as observers.
Concert Choir Rehearsal
4–6 p.m. | M4031
Laurier Music students who are not members of this ensemble can contact Tracy Wong about attending as observers.
Thursday, October 8
Exploring Choral Repertoire
10–11:30 a.m. | M2009
A session with Matthew Emery’s composition class examining choral repertoire from the perspectives of conductors, singers and educators.
Open to all Laurier Music students, including those who are not enrolled in the class.
Friday, October 9
Composition Seminar: Writing for Choirs
10–11:30 a.m | M3018
A session with Barbara Assiginaak and Matthew Emery’s class exploring Dr. Schumacker’s compositions, writing for choirs and ethical considerations in folk song arrangements.
Open to all Laurier Music students, including those who are not enrolled in the class.