ADULTS “VOCAL” WEEK
Summer Tune-Up for Choral Singers!
Choirs Ontario proudly presents a vocal workshop for adult choral singers. Come to The Faculty of Fine Arts at York University-Keele Campus, for a week of vocal and choral Masterclasses, and experience singing with some of Canada’s leading clinicians. The opening session will cover warm-ups, vocal health, diction and more. Masterclasses will include Baroque and Classical Arias, Italian Art Songs, German Lieder, Romantic music, 20th/21st century songs, and stage music including opera, operetta, and musical theatre. Renowned conductor Dr. Lee Willingham, will lead choral sessions culminating in a ‘mini-concert’ on Saturday night. Choose to participate either as a ‘soloist’ or ‘auditor’ for any of the voice Masterclasses. Everyone is welcome as a chorister for our choral sessions!
THE MASTERCLASSES
As this week is intended to be an inspiring learning experience, auditions are not required for the Masterclasses. Anyone wishing to sing in a Masterclass may do so by indicating this on the attached form. However, since space is limited, please list your repertoire selections in order of preference. Also, please bring at least two copies of your music. An accompanist will be provided. Memorization is encouraged but not mandatory. If your selections are not memorized, an extra copy of music will be required.
REGISTRATION
The fee for this four-day event is $325 for Masterclass soloists ($300 for Choirs Ontario members) and $255 for Masterclass auditors ($235 for Choirs Ontario members). Participants are responsible for their own travel, accommodation and meals.
Complete the attached form and send it, along with your payment and a brief outline of your musical background, to the Choirs Ontario office by May 14, 2012. Music packages will be mailed upon receipt of payment. For more information, please contact the Choirs Ontario office at 416-923-1144 or email .
THE ARTISTIC STAFF
Dr. Lee Willingham, Conductor
Dr. Willingham came to Wilfrid Laurier University in September, 2004, to coordinate the music education and choral programs. From 1998 to 2004, he was on the faculty of the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education of the University of Toronto, teaching in the preservice program in music education. Prior to that, he taught in the public high school system, and was coordinator of music for the Scarborough Board of Education.
He is the founding director of the Bell’Arte Singers of Toronto, and conducted the choir for twenty years. Dr. Willingham served as the principal of the OISE/UT Summer Music program for a number of years, providing certification programs for teachers in music. Dr. Willingham has guest conducted many choirs, including the Unisong Choir with the National Arts Centre Orchestra on Canada Day in the nation’s capital, and most recently the Waterloo Region Choral Festival at Centre in the Square, Kitchener, Ontario.
Jamie Hillman, Clinician
Jamie Hillman is a multi-faceted musician who is active as a singer, pianist, composer, and conductor.His recent singing engagements include Messiah with the Clark University Chorus & Orchestra, Dett’s The Chariot Jubilee with the Nathaniel Dett Chorale, Saint-Säens’ Christmas Oratorio with the Rosebud Masterworks Choir, and Haydn’s Lord Nelson Mass with the Studio Cantorum Choir & Orchestra of Indonesia.As a collaborative pianist, Hillman has shared the stage with numerous choirs including Boston Children’s Chorus and Rhode Island Children’s Chorus.Hillman is currently a doctoral candidate in Conducting at Boston University, where he studies with Ann Howard Jones.
Janet Obermeyer, Clinician
Soprano, Janet Obermeyer, holds a Bachelor of Music degree in opera and oratorio from the Eastman School of Music. Radiating grace and charm she performs with the finest chamber ensembles and orchestras across Canada, in the United States and in Europe. Often described as “the perfect Mozart soprano”, her agile voice and alluring interpretations never fail to draw lavish praise from audiences and critics alike.
She is also a vocal performance tutor at York University in Toronto and Redeemer College in Ancaster, Ontario. Among her many recordings, ‘Songs of Love and Longing’, the lieder of Franz Liszt, with pianist Leslie De’Ath, received international accolades.
VOCAL Summer-Tune-Up!
REGISTRATION FORM
Last name: ______
First name: ______
Address:
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Telephone number (s):
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E-mail address: ______
Masterclass repertoire selection(s):
Title: ______
Composer: ______
Title: ______Composer: ______
Title: ______Composer: ______
Title: ______Composer: ______
Choral Experience:
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Vocal Range (circle)
Soprano 1 Soprano 2 Alto 1 Alto 2
Tenor 1 Tenor 2 Bass 1 Bass 2
Fees:
Masterclass participants - $325 / Member rate $300
Masterclass auditors - $255 / Member rate $235
□ Cheque (payable to Choirs Ontario)
□ Visa or Mastercard
Card number:
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Expiry Date:______
Name on Card:
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Cardholder's Signature:
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Registration Deadline: May 14, 2012
Please Send To:
Choirs Ontario
A-1422 Bayview Ave.
Toronto, ON
M4G 3A7
CHOIRS ONTARIO
GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGES
FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM
The Flora Morrison Choral Fund at the
Toronto Community Foundation
As well as many individual donors,
corporations and foundations.
Choirs Ontario
A-1422 Bayview Ave.
Toronto, ON M4G 3A7
T: 416-923-1144
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Connect Chorally, Make Life Sing!
Presents
ADULT “VOCAL” WEEK
VACATION OF CHORAL ADULT LEARNERS
Faculty of Fine Arts
York University-Keele Campus
CONDUCTOR
Dr. Lee Willingham
CLINICIANS
Jamie Hillman
Janet Obermeyer
July 4 – 7, 2012