Vienna Choral Society Summer Workshops - Voice and Chral Technique for Male Voices

Summer Singing Workshops

The Vienna Choral Society is sponsoring a series of workshops for area singers over the summer.

All voice types and skill levels are welcome.

Voice & Choral Technique for Male Voices:

A workshop focusing on the techniques and challenges unique to the male singer

including core and falsetto registration, support, vocal focus and singing the

“manly notes” without muddying the waters!

Same class; only register for one:

Tue, July 12 - 7:00-9:00pm; Mon., August 22 - 7:00-9:00pm

Voice & Choral Technique for Female Voices:

A workshop focusing on the techniques and challenges unique to the female singer

including head and chest registration, the female falsetto, and the

“you want me to sing what?!?!” notes.

Same class; only register for one:

Mon., July 11 - 7:00-9:00pm; Tue., August 23 - 7:00-9:00pm

Basics of Reading Music and Rhythm:

A nuts and bolts course for beginning music readers including notation,

meter, basic chord structure, intervals and sight-reading patterns.

Mon., July 18 - 7:00-9:00pm

Music Theory for Singers:

Intermediate level course on the visual and aural structure of music including chord

progressions, scales & keys, music forms and ear training. Some prior knowledge of

music notation will be helpful.

Tue., July 19 - 7:00-9:00pm

Instructor: Jennifer Rodgers Beach, VCS Artistic & Musical Director

Jennifer is a professional performer, teacher and choral conductor with 20 years of experience.

She holds advanced degrees in Vocal Performance and specializes in teaching adult singers.

Price: $35 per class or two for $60 (cash or check in advance or at the door). Minimum of 8 participants.

Location: All classes held at the Church of the Holy Comforter, McGill Hall, 543 Beulah Rd. NE, Vienna, VA 22180