Acrpost: A Project of the Pacific Association of Artist Run Centres

Event Description

Welcome to the inaugural BC Vocalist Society Workshop! We are very excited for what this workshop will offer VI (and mainland!) vocalists. We've got an eclectic and dynamic program for many genres, jazz, blues, R&B, pop, country.....if you sing into a mic (or want to!), this workshop is for you.....details below:

A note from President Maria Manna:
Our Mission is to offer an environment in which students of diverse musical backgrounds and ages have the opportunity to explore their unique vocal talents by providing them vocal techniques that they are able to rely on when they are performing for any audience.

We want them to bring the best of themselves and their creativity to this workshop.

We will be able to focus on their strengths and better their weaknesses while instilling confidence in each student, by being supportive, yet, teaching them that there is always something which can be improved. If one believes in themselves, it will produce amazing results. And finally, we want them to have fun!

WHAT TO EXPECT:

- The Secrets of Tone and Breath
- Capturing the Heart and Story of the Song
- Working with Musicians on Stage
- Basics - Understanding Groove/counting in
- Vocal Improv Component
- Stage Presence
- Mic technique & how to select a microphone
- Listening session analysing various vocal qualities and style of
famous singers
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Intro to Vocal Acoustics
- Technology - iReal pro
- Lead Sheet Notation - intro to notation software
- Marketing and PR – YOU the product
- Mentor Presentations
- 2 performance opportunities per student with rhythm section
(optional):
- You will get the opportunity to do a workshop performance on
either the 12th or 13th
- Grand Show - strut your knowledge in front of an audience on
the 14th

2 Mentor Presentations:

· Karel Roessingh – Pianist/Composer/Producer
· Rene Worst – Bassist/Producer/Composer

4 Vocal Teachers:

· Jennifer Scott
· Kim Greenwood
· Maureen Washington
· Maria Manna

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR REGISTRANTS:

Fees can be paid by phone at 250-514-9927, by interac e-transfer to info@bcvocalistsociety.com or through online credit processing via Square

If paying by etransfer or phone please complete this registration form. If paying online via credit card your complete the form there.