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The Art of Woodshedding ~ 60 Minutes:
An introduction to ear singing. Lots of participation from the entire
group. Good ice breaker or Friday night prelude. No audio visual or handouts necessary. Just bring your ears!
Physical & Vocal Warm-ups ~ 20 Minutes:
CD player needed (physical warm-ups are done to music). Then a quick
vocal drill, stressing the importance of vocal stretches.
Making an Exciting First Impression ~ 60
Minutes:
What do the superstars do? How do they manage to grab an audience and have it captivated throughout a whole
show. There are theatrical tricks that are common between the megastars. This class teaches performers how to be memorable
from the start. PowerPoint projection and speakers required.
Subtexting and Drama for Singers ~ 60 Minutes:
A look at character development and crawling inside your character.
How to create on-stage illusions and explore the craft of acting. This class works best when used with a pre-selected piece
of music to be performed by the whole group. PowerPoint projection and speakers required.
Putting The Motion In Emotion ~ 45 Minutes to Two Hours:
When we're sad, afraid, in love, angry, etc., we exhibit non-verbal
body language that says more than words could ever say. In this class, participants will learn - and see - what various feelings
look like, and how this non-verbal communication can enhance the music we sing. PowerPoint projection and speakers required.
Handouts and class participation.
Shades of Vocal Texture and Color ~ 60
Minutes:
Adding depth or lightness to the voice can create the many moods
a singer needs to effectively see and feel the music. This class uses recorded demonstrations of different familiar singers
and where each places her voice to be most effective. Lots of singing and class participation. PowerPoint
projection and speakers required. Handout available.
The Cone Shaped Sound ~ 45 Minutes:
An audio trip into the world of choral vs. vocal jazz vs.
barbershop. Listening to the different styles of music and what makes each identifiable by the shape of its sound, balance,
volume level and color of each part. The class will create the ring by the use of a volunteer chorus. Audience participation.
PowerPoint projection and speaks needed. Handouts are available.
Costumes,
Shoes, Make-up and Other Tools ~ 60 Mintues
What are the requirements of a competition costume?
Why do we dress alike? What can we do to please everyone? And really, what about false eyelashes and all-in-ones?
The truth about costumes, make-up, hair, and grooming. We will need a size-10 "model". PowerPoint projection and speakers
required.
Marketing to the Woman of Today ~ 60 minutes:
Does your chorus attract women under 30 years old? Are you looking
for new members in a new way? A "get real" look at what attracts members, what pushes their buttons and what doesn't.
A good general membership class, with specific application for marketing and membership coordinators. Marketing techniques
mixed with real data about the needs and satisfyers of barbershop sining in all age groups. PowerPoint projection system
and speakers required. Handout available.
Harmony Singing is
Color Blind ~ 45 minutes
An honest, no nonsense approach to position your chorus for women of color. With a rich
history in the barbershop style, and a barrier put up by location, song selection and missed opportunities, many African American
women are searching for a group to sing with. This class includes sensitivity training and common mistakes and assumptions
made by our predominantly white membership.
Microphones Are Your Friends ~ 45 Minutes:
A class on how to play them, how to request them, how they work, what causes
feedback and how a microphone can make or break a performance. Participants will learn about basic sound technology and what
configurations work best for barbershop quartets and choruses. Overhead projector and (of course) a microphone are
needed for this class.
Right Brain/Left Brain ~ 60 Minutes:
A real left brain look at how to get in touch with the right brain.
Exercises in creative visualization and hints to help you live the music so that the audience gets the clear message of the
songs. PowerPoint projection and speakers required. Handout available.
QUARTET WORKSHOPS
From Beginning to Winning...SHOW Business:
Product development. A full spectrum of performance techniques especially
created for a quartet workshop. From entrance to exit. . . how to stand, take a pitch, MC or introduce your songs, and present
the group for effective audience rapport. On stage persona development. Overhead projector, pole microphone and DVD player
needed. Handouts available.
From Beginning to winning...Show BUSINESS:
How to organize. What to look for in a foursome. Planning, job delegation,
the business side of quartetting and conflict management. How to create your image on paper . . . business cards, brochures,
photographs and price structure. How to organize the jobs within the quartet. How to set up an accounting system to fit the
individual needs of each member. Running your quartet like a business. Overhead projector needed. Handouts available.
DIRECTOR and MUSIC TEAM TRAINING
How To Be A Top Banana (not just one of the bunch):
Using the FISH Philosophy of PLAY, BE THERE, MAKE THEIR DAY and
CHOOSE YOUR ATTITUDE, directors learn how to put a few more tools in their weekly toolbox. The object of this class
is to empower directors and build a support group within the region of directors. Overhead projector and DVD player
needed. Handouts available.
The
Director as Performer ~ 45 minutes
It is easier for some than for others, but when a director
signs on, he/she becomes the first impression and the "lead performer" of the group. It's more than conducting.
There is a skill to it, and a director can never inspire if they are not inspired. Like all theatrical performances,
there is a technique to it. Whether the director chooses to dance with the front row, or just get out of the way, these
choices are laid out honestly -- from one director to another. PowerPoint projection and speakers required.
GRANT WRITER TRAINING
Dues Free? Why Not! Grantwriting and Development
~ 90 Minutes (at least):
Want to be a dues-free chorus?
Want to stop paying for theater rentals, coaching, risers, rehearsal space and costumes? An inside look at foundations for
the arts and opportunities available for those who want to sing instead of sell pizzas. Overhead projector needed. If
it is possible to hook up to the web, it's even better.
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