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S t u d i o N e w s: May

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News of note for me: *I have just completed the Estill Voice Work, Level 1 training at Carthage College. This is similar to the Somatic Voice Work training I did in Michigan in 2008 in that it gives me more “tools” in my teaching toolbox, especially with contemporary commercial singing and musical theatre belt. *I will be a part of the committee to update the Wisconsin NATS (National Association of Teachers of Singing) judging guidelines for the musical theatre divisions of the annual high school and collegiate auditions. Our goal is to help break through some of the prejudices that some classical teachers have about MT being an “inferior” style.

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Studio Recital: 6/12

The end of the semester recital is just around the corner! Invite your friends and family... the more, the merrier!

Performance: June 12th Call time for performers: 1:45 Performance 2:00-3:00 Short reception to follow

This will be held again at the Oakwood Village West auditorium.

(If you are participating in the recital you will be receiving a separate email about rehearsal times, etc.)

June Studio Class RSVP:Due: May 20th, end of day

Studio RequirementsDue: June 12, end of day

Summer LessonsJune 12-August 19

Currently scheduling all requests.

Fall SemesterAugust 22-December 22

Scheduling beings June 13th.Teaching Mondays, 8/22 through 10/14Regular schedule 10/14 through 12/22.

New Payment Details

I am excited to let you know that I have now added electronic payment capabilities for lesson tuition! Now when you are reserving your lesson times I will send you a link to a special PayPal page on my website which will allow you to pay with a credit card, debit card, or through your bank account. In the spirit of simplifying things, this will be the preferred method for paying for lessons, but if you’d rather pay in cash please let me know.

Also, as of the summer semester the tuition for individually scheduled lessons will now be $30/half hour and $55/hour. The discount for signing up for weekly lessons for the entire semester will still stay at $45/hour or $25/half hour.

A Monthly Newsletter May 2011

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Enhancements for your musical life!These “extras” can help you grow as a musician (and some can help you complete your studio requirements!)... click on links to find out more...

Student Accomplishments

If you have any student musical highlights to share, please email them to me with “Student Accomplishments” in the subject line. I love to share the good news!

**Katie Brown was accepted into the WSMA State Honors Choir.

**State Solo & Ensemble results: 1st; Lauren Nelson, Duet 1st; Dana Sheperd, Musical Theatre 1st; Sami Elmer, Classical Solo 1st; Katie Brown, Classical Solo

“Pick of the Month”

Wow! This is a neat application of our “global village” technology. Eric Whitacre, composer and conductor of the Virtual Choir has joined 2052 voices from around the world together to perform his piece, “Sleep”. This virtual choir is a very interesting and beautiful realization of a dream of his.

Live Performances

Great resources to find live performances include: Madstage.com, madisononthecheap.com, wisconline.com, thedailypage.com, UW music calendar

Workshop Opportunities

Great resources to find workshops and related classes include: madisonpubliclibrary.org, mscr.org

APT's popular summer Acting for Classical Theater Camp is an intensive theater training course for students aged 13 - 17 and is a great way to immerse themselves in the methods and culture of classical acting. Camp dates are August 14 - 19, 2011.

Workshop Opportunities

Studio Class: June 2

I have from 7:00-8:00 set aside on the first Thursday of each month during the school year as a potential studio class. On June 2nd I’ll be sharing what I’ve discovered about overtone singing and we’ll try it out (it’s easier than you might think!). This will be part of the class I’ll teach for the UW Summer Music Clinic this summer. If you’d like to attend, please let me know by Friday, May 20th.

Live Performances

Joe Raposo Family Concert!I can’t wait for this concert :) The Vilas Zoo is celebrating their 100th birthday this year and to celebrate they are hosting 100 days of events this summer. I’ll be performing two concerts, Friday June 17th and August 5th, both at 4:00. Raposo wrote some of the best loved Sesame Street and Muppets songs from the 70’s and 80’s, including Kermit’s famous “Bein’ Green”. Hope you can make it!

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Observations...

To complete a studio requirement, you are required to write a short summary of your experience. I will start including some of the highlights from students observations here in future newsletters. I look forward to reading about your experiences!

Sami Elmer recommends the Overture Center’s Broadway Workshop Series for High School students. They’re finished this season, but be sure to check them out in the fall!

Enhancements for your musical life!

As always, Thank You! If you are receiving this newsletter and would like to be removed from the list, just let me know.

Auditions

Madstage.com is the best place to find local auditions.

Summer auditions are pretty much winding down. If you’re still looking for local performing opportunities, you can see if the summer theatre camps still have openings. CTM and Middleton Recreation both have good drama programs for youth.

Also, a new theatre camp for middle school and high school students is opening this summer at Edgewood High School. The Theatre School has some promising looking dance classes. Check it out!

Auditions

Fiddler on the Roof. Produced by Evansville Community Theater at Evansville H.S. Performing Arts Center, 640 S 5th St, Evansville, WI Performances: July 15-23, 2011. Auditions May 14 & 16.

Auditions

Big River: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Oregon Straw Hat Players . Auditions May 23 & 24, 7 pm . more info on site...