Group Voice
Contemporary A Capella
90 min. rehearsal / 13 week session
Fee: $364
Ages: middle and high school students
Instructor: Melissa Kassel
Audition Date: February 4th starting at 11:00 a.m.
Come sing the music that you and your friends want to sing. Contemporary A Capella is the way to go. High school and middle school students will each have a group. Performances will take place at the end of the 13 week session.
Firm start date TBD. Rehearsals will take place at 11:00 am, Saturday mornings, excluding holidays.
Junior Singers — Broadway Babies
45 min. class / 10-week session
Maximum Enrollment: 10
Fee: $193
Fall Semester: September 22–December 1
Winter Semester: January 12–March 22
Spring Semester: April 1–June 14
Ages 6–8 (1st and 2nd grade)
Thursday 4:00–4:45 p.m.
Instructor: Elizabeth Johnson
This is an introductory course for beginning vocalists ages 6–8. This course will focus on the development of the young voice in the context of singing age-appropriate songs from the musical theatre repertory. Students learn the
basic elements of breathing, pitch, voice placement, range development, and tone in the fun-oriented format of the Broadway style. Each student will be given two to three ensemble pieces from a musical theatre piece to work on during the 10 weeks. Short solos from the selected pieces will be assigned about the third or fourth week if so desired by the student. At the end of term, the class will present one or more of these pieces at a CCM recital and/or an assisted living center nearby. Students will be required to bring a small recording device to class so they can practice at home.
Beginning Vocals
45-min. class / 10-week session
Maximum enrollment: 10
Fee: $193
Fall Semester: September 22–December 1
Winter Semester: January 12–March 22
Spring Semester: April 1–June 14
Instructor: Elizabeth Johnson
Ages 9–11 (3rd–5th grade)
Thursday 4:45–5:30 p.m.
This beginning course helps students learn healthy vocal technique and how to use their voice to the fullest potential within the context of singing age-appropriate songs from the musical theatre repertory. Students will learn breath control, voice placement, and how to increase their range and improve their tone and pitch in the fun-oriented format of the Broadway style. Group and individual work are stressed. Two to three selections from a musical theatre piece will be studied and solos from the pieces will be assigned to those who would like them. At the end of term, the class will present one or more of these pieces at a CCM recital and/or an assisted living center nearby. Students will be required to bring a small recording device to class so they can practice at home.
Adult Vocal Class — Yes! You Can Sing!
1-hour class / 10-week session
Minimum enrollment: 4
Fee: $219
Fall Semester: September 21–November 30
Winter Semester: January 11–March 21
Spring Semester: April 4–June 13
Instructor: Elizabeth Johnson
Wednesday 7:00–8:00 p.m.
Yes! You can sing! This class is designed for adults who have always wanted to develop and improve their voices but were afraid to try! Beneficial for singing in the car, in the shower, and the choir! You will learn the mechanics of singing: breathing and breath support, opening up the throat, and how to produce a clear, focused tone. Other areas covered will be posture, diction, and any other issues that arise. This is a fun and supportive class and we will sing a variety of repertory from folk, classical, sacred, musical theatre, etc. There will be ensemble singing as well as individual coaching.
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