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| Vocal Seminar April 10th 2010, 10am & 1:30pm |
WASHINGTON NATIONAL CATHEDRAL
We will have two sessions - 2-4 and 4:30-6:30.
Please arrive around 1:30pm if you would like to be warmed up. 1:30 to 2pm, is your only chance to rehearse with the Pianist.
Our Pianist is Steve Honley. Let's give him a warm welcome when he comes to play for us!
Call my cell if you have any questions or problems (202) 297-3047
VOCAL SEMINAR - Solos and Duets
ORDER - SESSION 1
Stephanie Cabell & Beth Law - - - Vivaldi: Laudamus te (Session 1)
Mary Ruth Reis - - - Schubert: ErlKonig (Session 1 & 2)
Beth Law - - - Mozart: An Chloe (Session 1)
Skip Lowney - - - Capua: O Sole mio
Seth Dellinger - - - Folk: Swing Low, Sweet Chariot
ORDER - SESSION 2
Lisa Cobham - - - Fetis: Se i miei sospiri (Session 2)
Elizabeth Laughton - - - Pergolesi: Fac, ut portem (session 2 only)
Julie Avetta - - - TBA (Session 2)
Julie Avetta & Elizabeth Laughton - - - Pergolesi: Stabat Mater (1st & Last Mvmt) (session 2 only)
Mary Beth Evans & Mary Ruth Reis - - - Ogden: Christ hath no body (session 2 only)
Meghan Nelson - - - Mendelssohn: O, Rest in the Lord (Session 2)
Carol Holmes - - - - Bach: BWV 185 (Session 2)
Mary Beth Evans - - - Bach: Flost, mein Heiland (Session 2)
Accompanied Steve Honley on the Piano.
Requirements:
∙ Each Student will prepare 1 piece of music, and will be allowed 15 minutes of class time.
∙ Each Student is required to introduce verbally the selection to be sung.
∙ Each Student must offer feedback to the student singing (see feedback below), one positive comment, and one negative. The
negative comment will be accompanied by an example of how to do it 'better', or at least show 'how to' do it better. Then, the student
will sing again, incorporating the new changes and ideas.
Self-Evaluation:
∙ Student will be allowed to sing the selection in its entirety. Following applause, the student will be asked the following:
∙ How was that for you?
∙ What were your goals today in singing this piece?
∙ Enjoy the feedback from fellow students.
Feedback:
∙ Other Students - This is a chance for you to offer positive criticism to the student singing. Feel free to comment on techniques in
the following areas, but add you own as you please:
∙ Musical Phrasing
∙ Diction / Language
∙ Stage Presence
∙ Acting
∙ Breathing
∙ Support
∙ Posture
∙ (Even Clothing can be discussed)
WHEN YOU CRITICIZE A BASIC TECHNIQUE, YOU MUST DEMONSTRATE HOW TO DO IT CORRECTLY OR BETTER. Don’t be afraid of this -
Each person must give at least 1 positive comment and one negative - and can be the same as someone else, but in a different context.
We will have two sessions - 2-4 and 4:30-6:30.
Please arrive around 1:30pm if you would like to be warmed up. 1:30 to 2pm, is your only chance to rehearse with the Pianist.
Our Pianist is Steve Honley. Let's give him a warm welcome when he comes to play for us!
Call my cell if you have any questions or problems (202) 297-3047
VOCAL SEMINAR - Solos and Duets
ORDER - SESSION 1
Stephanie Cabell & Beth Law - - - Vivaldi: Laudamus te (Session 1)
Mary Ruth Reis - - - Schubert: ErlKonig (Session 1 & 2)
Beth Law - - - Mozart: An Chloe (Session 1)
Skip Lowney - - - Capua: O Sole mio
Seth Dellinger - - - Folk: Swing Low, Sweet Chariot
ORDER - SESSION 2
Lisa Cobham - - - Fetis: Se i miei sospiri (Session 2)
Elizabeth Laughton - - - Pergolesi: Fac, ut portem (session 2 only)
Julie Avetta - - - TBA (Session 2)
Julie Avetta & Elizabeth Laughton - - - Pergolesi: Stabat Mater (1st & Last Mvmt) (session 2 only)
Mary Beth Evans & Mary Ruth Reis - - - Ogden: Christ hath no body (session 2 only)
Meghan Nelson - - - Mendelssohn: O, Rest in the Lord (Session 2)
Carol Holmes - - - - Bach: BWV 185 (Session 2)
Mary Beth Evans - - - Bach: Flost, mein Heiland (Session 2)
Accompanied Steve Honley on the Piano.
Requirements:
∙ Each Student will prepare 1 piece of music, and will be allowed 15 minutes of class time.
∙ Each Student is required to introduce verbally the selection to be sung.
∙ Each Student must offer feedback to the student singing (see feedback below), one positive comment, and one negative. The
negative comment will be accompanied by an example of how to do it 'better', or at least show 'how to' do it better. Then, the student
will sing again, incorporating the new changes and ideas.
Self-Evaluation:
∙ Student will be allowed to sing the selection in its entirety. Following applause, the student will be asked the following:
∙ How was that for you?
∙ What were your goals today in singing this piece?
∙ Enjoy the feedback from fellow students.
Feedback:
∙ Other Students - This is a chance for you to offer positive criticism to the student singing. Feel free to comment on techniques in
the following areas, but add you own as you please:
∙ Musical Phrasing
∙ Diction / Language
∙ Stage Presence
∙ Acting
∙ Breathing
∙ Support
∙ Posture
∙ (Even Clothing can be discussed)
WHEN YOU CRITICIZE A BASIC TECHNIQUE, YOU MUST DEMONSTRATE HOW TO DO IT CORRECTLY OR BETTER. Don’t be afraid of this -
Each person must give at least 1 positive comment and one negative - and can be the same as someone else, but in a different context.
STUDENTS TAKE NOTICE
Every New Student you refer, you will get 2 free lessons.
(of the same time [45 minutes for 45 minutes for example])
This is based upon each new student taking 4 lessons.
After the 4 lessons, you will be rewarded the 2 lessons.
There is no limit to how many students you refer.
New Students that only take 1-3 lessons do not qualify you for this offer.
Every New Student you refer, you will get 2 free lessons.
(of the same time [45 minutes for 45 minutes for example])
This is based upon each new student taking 4 lessons.
After the 4 lessons, you will be rewarded the 2 lessons.
There is no limit to how many students you refer.
New Students that only take 1-3 lessons do not qualify you for this offer.
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