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CLASS MENU
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. This class is created on PowerPoint, so an LCD projector and speakers are required.
Showmanship
For Dummies ~ 60 Minutes: An in-depth explanation of the category from Preparation to Performance.
What is important, and what isn't. Audience participation. This class is on PowerPoint, so an LCD projection
and speakers are required.
Leadership ~
45 Minutes: Whether you're an administrative leader or a musical leader (or both), this class will identify what qualities define
leadership. It's an empowering and motivational look at the "X-Factor." This class was created on PowerPoint, so an LCD projector and speakers are required. Handouts are available.
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. This class is created on PowerPoint, so an LCD projector and speakers are
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. This class was created on PowerPoint, so an
LCD projector and speakers for sound are required. Handouts and class participation.
The Many Textures of the Voice ~ 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. This class was created on PowerPoint, so an LCD projector and speakers
for sound are required. Handout available. There are two versions of this class - Sweet Adelines International
and Harmony Incorporated. There is slightly different terminology in each version.
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.
This class was created on PowerPoint, so an LCD projector and speakers are required. 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". This class was created on PowerPoint, so an
LCD projector and speakers are 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. This class was created on PowerPoint,
so an LCD projector and speakers are required. Handout available.
You Be The Judge
~ 60 minutes
Using the judge's level DVD, you will discuss each level from C- to A. It is interesting to watch members
begin to "get it" as they hear and see the differences as each chorus performs. Handouts available. This class was created
on PowerPoint, so an LCD projector and speakers are required.
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. This class was created on PowerPoint, so
an LCD projector and speakers are required. Handout available.
TAKE A RISK ~ 60 minutes It's
easy to say and hard to do. Some of our singers are natural risk takers, others have a more difficult time. This
class helps you reach deep inside and learn to feel safe while exploring risk-taking behavior. Audience participation.
This class was created on PowerPoint, so an LCD projector and speakers are required.
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.This class was created on PowerPoint, so an LCD projector and speakers are required. We will also need a mic
on a pole. 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. This class was created on PowerPoint, so an LCD projector and speakers are required. 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. This class was created on PowerPoint, so an LCD projector and speakers are required. Handouts
available.
Creating
a Chorus Experience ~ 60 minutes Experiential learning is a new trend in education.
Directors can keep the members they have on the risers and attract new ones, if they understand the importance of creating
an experience at each rehearsal. Women sometimes have difficulty expressing themselves in words, especially if they
have been abused, lack confidence or have low self-esteem. This can make traditional "lecture and drill" work difficult
and boring. Many adults find it easier to express themselves through experiential learning - which includes "doing"
music and dance. When directors get beyond making points, and start making experiences, scores improve membership grows,
and rehearsals become productive and fun. Today's women are not looking for a place to sing as much as they are
looking for a weekly experience. Stop talking and start doing! This class was created on PowerPoint, so an LCD
projector and speakers are required.
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. This class was created on PowerPoint, so an
LCD projector and speakers are 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. This
class was created on PowerPoint, so an LCD projector and speakers are required. If it is possible to hook up to
the web, it's even better.
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