2008 Voice Teacher Program on the campus of California State University, Northridge
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Extraordinary artistic, pedagogical and personal transformations occur every year during OperaWorks' Voice Teacher Workshops. Even more remarkable are the changes teachers report when they return to their studios: their students' excitement about learning, their accelerated growth, and a new-found joy in their own teaching. They are changing the paradigm of vocal training throughout the country!
"[It was] my chance to truly rejuvenate and reconnect the personal love and joy that had been buried in the realities and responsibilities that come with an academic position. It's been many years since I spent so much sustained time in my 'right brain'... And I Loved It!" Laurel Goetzinger (2007) - Director of the Boze Lyric Theatre, Anderson University; Associate Professor of Voice
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OBJECTIVES
By utilizing a combination of Performance Techniques, Stage Techniques, Improvisation, Cognitive Conditioning, Audio-Visualization Techniques, and Alexander Technique, outstanding results are achieved quickly and with increased depth and understanding.
learn to integrate learning and teaching styles
experiment with new performance techniques
incorporate improvisation as a teaching tool
practice teaching lesons incoporating new skills
model a non-judgmental teaching style
"[I] felt refreshed for my own teaching, and saw singers--who were already excellent singers--improve and become more and more dedicated to achieving performances that would stir audiences." Joan Wall (2007) - Professor and Coordinator of Vocal Studies, Texas Women's University; author
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CLASSES
In the supportive environment of OperaWorks you can experiment with ideas you have always wanted to try; brainstorm with other teachers; learn to be centered and grounded in your daily life; and rejuvenate yourself -- all of which will directly affect your teaching. In classes, you can choose to perform or not, receive specific feedback from the faculty, and learn dynamic ways to teach at your optimum creative level.
"...what [Ann offers] singers tends to fix major technical problems without addressing technique...as if their bodies intuitively knew how to sing well..." Craig Johnson (2001) - Associate Professor of Voice, Point Loma University
Performance
Techniques
Stage
Techniques
Alexander
Technique
Improvisation
Yoga
Seminars
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FACULTY
The distinguished faculty consists of outstanding professionals who have studied and worked in their fields to gain a sound foundation in the operatic traditions, but who are also willing to lay aside those traditions to seek out new ways of approaching the performing craft and make opera come alive for audiences today. FACULTY BIOS
VOICE TEACHER WORKSHOP
David Aks - conducting; visualization
Vida Alikani - yoga
Ann Baltz - performance techniques; improvisation; seminars
Pamela Blanc - Alexander Technique
Gregory Buchalter - coach
John Duykers - acting
Patrice Pastore - improvisation; diction
Elvia Puccinelli - coach
Suzanne Recer - coach/accompanist
Lisa Sylvester - coach/accompanist
Dr. Paula Thomson - physical theatre/movement, seminars
Melissa Weaver - acting; director additional faculty TBA
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SCHEDULE
The daily schedule runs for two weeks, Monday through Friday from 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM and includes classes such as performance techniques, acting, Alexander Technique, movement, improvisation, conducting, visualization, yoga, and seminars. There are also opportunities to work with singers in a lesson setting to explore new skills and teaching styles.
"...with my first student just a few days after coming home, I was a different teacher....all sorts of creative ideas came flowing through my being...[and] what happened in the lesson was that much more profound."
Amy Zorn (2004), Voice Teacher, Westminster Choir College
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HOUSING
The OperaWorks experience is greatly enhanced by living in campus apartments at California State University, Northridge. Relaxing with colleagues after an intense day, discussing the ideas and discoveries you made, as well as giving and receiving daily encouragement and support from them builds a confidence that can last throughout your lifetime.
The spacious apartments include two bedrooms with a living room, dining area, full kitchen, private balcony and swimming pool. Double occupancy rate is for two people per bedroom, four per apartment. Single rooms (one per bedroom, two per apartment) are also available at additional cost.
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PROGRAM COSTS
Voice Teacher WORKSHOP
Tuition - $1,850
Housing (optional) - $385
Check-in date: June 8, 2008
Check-out date: June 22, 2008
* Housing cost based on double occupancy. Single room available for an additional cost. Meals not included.
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FUNDRAISING & SCHOLARSHIP Many singers have raised all or part of their costs with the fundraising packet OperaWorks provides to singers accepted into the program. Fundraising encouranges singers to develop crucial marketing skills.
A limited number of small scholarships are also available to those in greatest need.
Ann Baltz' ability to liberate spontaneous, creative expression in each individual - performer and teacher alike - is truly remarkable.
Patrice Pastore, Performer & Voice teacher, Ithaca College of Music
"OperaWorks performs miracles! It's amazing and thrilling to watch as good singers are transformed, dropping the extraneous stuff and singing with their whole hearts and bodies."
Wendy Hillhouse, Voice Faculty, San Francisco Conservatory of Music
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APPLICATION
Applications for the Voice Teacher Program are now available!
