The National Society of Arts and Letters

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Washington DC Chapter

June 27, 2014

CLASSICAL VOICE MASTER CLASS

The National Society of Arts and Letters, Washington, DC Chapter, is delighted to present a Classical Voice Master Class, lead by Maestro Joseph Walsh (Music Director, Mason Opera, George Mason University; co-founder, Lyric Opera Virginia; and, formerly, Associate Artistic Director and Associate Conductor, Virginia Opera); and Tom Colohan (Artistic Director and Conductor, Washington Master Chorale; and, formerly, member of the voice and choral faculty, Santa Clara University).

Participants will benefit from two 3-hour sessions (total of 6 hours) on Saturday October 11, 2014 (afternoon through early evening). The class, to be held in Alexandria VA, will include topics such as vocal technique and repertoire; singing in foreign languages; musical styles; and audition do’s and don’t’s. Each participant will have the opportunity to perform in the master class.

Requirements for enrollees:

1. Age:

An enrollee must be between the ages of 16 through 25. The signature of a parent is required if you are below the age of 18.

2. Fee:

The class fee is $25 per enrollee, payable by check or money order. Payment should be submitted with your enrollment form. Make checks/money orders payable to NSAL-Washington, DC with a memo that this is the fee for the Classical Voice Master Class.

3. Serious Interest in Classical Voice Training:

Each enrollee should have a serious interest in pursuing studies in the vocal arts, whether in choral music or opera.

4. Notification of Enrollment:

After your enrollment information has been received and processed, you will receive an email confirming your participation and providing details regarding master class location and specifics regarding timing.

5. Enrollment Package:

Send (1) your enrollment form; (2) your check or money order for $25 payable to NSAL-Washington DC; and (3) proof of age (copy of birth certificate or passport), postmarked by September 27, 2014 to: Sherry Watkins, NSAL-Washington, DC Chapter, 9500 Spinet Ct., Vienna VA 22182.

For questions please contact:

Sherry Watkins, , phone: 703-281-2505 or

Carla Jones-Batka, , phone: 703-407-2516

Thank you!

Sherry Watkins and Carla Jones-Batka

Classical Voice Master Class Chairs

The National Society of Arts and Letters

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Washington DC Chapter

ENROLLMENT FORM

CLASSICAL VOICE MASTER CLASS

Sponsored by the National Society of Arts and Letters – Washington DC Chapter

Name

First Middle Last

Street address

City State Zip

Date of Birth Sex Telephone

Email May we share email with teachers? Yes No

Contact info for parent or guardian (if you are under the age of 18): Parent’s name:

Parent’s phone Parent’s email

1. Educational background

List all schools attended (high school and beyond) Years attended Degree(s) earned

Other relevant training

2. Are you receiving instruction in voice other than at your academic school or college? ____ No ____ Yes

Name of instructor______Location______

Street address

City State Zip

Telephone ______Email______

Dates of study ______Length of study______

3. If you are in high school, what course of study would you like to follow after high school? (You may indicate more than one choice or answer undecided.)

______

4. If you are attending college, what is your major? Minor?

______

5. What experience have you had in choral singing?

______

6. What interests you the most about the vocal arts? ______

______

7. List awards and honors received in voice performance:

Name of award/s Year received

______

REPERTOIRE: List below three selections that you will be prepared to perform in the Master Class. These may be opera arias, art songs, oratorio selections, or a combination of all three. It is preferable that one be in a foreign language.

Selection #1 ______

Selection #2 ______

Selection #3 ______

REQUIRED SIGNATURE OF ENROLLEE

I certify that I meet the requirements above, and that the information submitted by me is true and correct.

Name: ______Signature: ______Date: ______

Parent’s signature required if under the age of 18.

Name: ______Signature: ______Date: ______