Session OFFERINGS
Warming up Adolescent Voices
A “how-to” guide
In this "Nuts-And-Bolts" session we will explore the issues and challenges of the adolescent voice. We will discuss such topics as why we warm up, a basic warm up outline, and some common mistakes we all make. We will examine, and sing through, many different exercises that address a variety of vocal challenges. Also, we will explore which keys and ranges work best, or not at all, for your 6th, 7th and 8th grade choirs. You will leave with a clear plan for building your young voices in a healthy efficient way.
The Aging Voice
How to get more from your aging voices
In this session we will explore many of the physical, vocal, and musical issues of the aging voice. We will look at the limitations a singer may have with some of the typical church choir literature.We will sing through a number of different exercises to help your choir members perform this music easier, more musically, and with better technique.
Voice-Charting Your Young Men
Why, how, and what to listen for
In this session we will discuss why voice-charting is imperative to a successful choral program. With the help of some young men, I will walk you through, step by step, how I voice chart the men in my classroom. You will be able to hear, first hand, what to listen for as you are voice-charting the young men in your choir. You will also see how I use the Chart as a tool to help your young singers advocate for themselves as musicians.
Warming-up Your Church Choir
Developing excellent singing
In this “nuts-and-bolts” session we will discuss topics such as: why we warm up, common mistakes we all make, and look at a basic warm-up outline. You will participate in a “typical” weekly warm up. We will examine and sing through many different exercises that address a variety of vocal challenges. We will also discuss how to get your choir members to “buy-in” to this warm-up time, and you will be given a sample year long warm-up plan.
Selecting Literature
The Key to a Successful Choral Program
This session will focus on the importance of selecting the right music for your choir. While this session focuses on Middle School choir, the same principles apply to any age choir. This is more than just a “How To,” but also a “Why” session. We will discuss why picking out the right music for your choir will help them become a more successful performance ensemble. We will also explore why this will help improve your classroom management. Selecting the right literature will help your choir become more successful, and will improve your classroom management.
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