july 17, 1999 harmony college northwest 1 welcome! so you want to build a chorus! sing better...

July 17, 1999 Harmony College Northwest 1

Welcome!

So You Want To Build A Chorus!Sing Better

Perform BetterCompete BetterHave More Fun

with

Jeff Oxleyand the

Masters of Harmony


A Bit Of Advice

This seminar describes our methods– They’re a function of our singers– Not necessarily applicable to your chapter

If you like them - take them and use them If you don’t - never mind


Overview

Administration and Auditions

MusicPresentation

ProductionWrap-up

Dan Fullerton

Jeff OxleyWayne MendesDoug MaddoxDan Fullerton


Administration

Board of Directors– Standard organization, separated Marketing & Public

Relations, Youth Outreach and Operations

– Six Board Members at Large– Many Committees– Purpose: To support the Music Program

Music Committee– Complete control over the Music Program

“Dedicated to Musical Excellence”


The MOH Music Committee

S ection L ead ers (4)

M u sical D i rector

P rod u ction D i rector

P resen tation C oord in ator

R ep ertoi re C oord in ator

P resid en t (ex offi cio)

M u sic V ice P resid en t


Music Committee Operation

Chaired by Music VP– Keep everyone “In the loop”– Planning and Strategy

Open Discussion Encouraged– Meeting not open to general membership– Mutual trust and candor possible– Personal matters sometimes discussed

Most decisions by consensus


Proud To Be A “Master”

We promote a Chorus Culture– Pride in Singing– Pride in Appearance– Pride in SPEBSQSA

Prospective Member Expectations– Auditions, costs, etc.

Policies of Standards and Dress– It’s all there in black and white

Membership is next - but first...It’s time for a song!


New Member Orientation

Greeting Chorus Literature

– Information Booklet– Expectation Sheet

Vocal placement (not an audition)– Range and Resonance– Tentative Riser Placement

Application Process– Applicant Routing Form

•Applicant carries•Meets Chorus Officials

– Permanent Mentor assigned


Vocal Audition

“Dedicated To Musical Excellence” Musicality

– In tune singing– “Good Ear”– Tonal placement and resonance– Rhythmic skills

Confidence and Assurance– Self-awareness of singing voice– Adaptability to Barbershop style

Recommendations for Improvement


Visual Audition

Orientation Facial Expression and Stance Movement Evaluation


Overview


MusicPresentation

ProductionWrap-up

Dan Fullerton



Fundamentals of Singing

Decorum Attentive Stance Active Face Uniform Vowels Volume Relationships Smooth Singing


Warm-up Vocalization

Start by humming softly Selected vowel exercises Maintain variety Average 5 to 10 minutes


Musical Expectations

Attitude Toward Singing Ownership Individual Involvement Drill


Musical Approaches

Singing Character of Voice Parts Diction Vowels Internalization of Principles


Musical Methods

Riser Placement Learning Music Sectionals Use of Section Leaders Extra Rehearsals Retreats Keeping Busy


Overview


MusicPresentation

ProductionWrap-up

Dan Fullerton



Presentation Fundamentals

Emotional Impact Total Body Involvement Focal Points Resets


Overview


MusicPresentation

ProductionWrap-up

Dan Fullerton



Production Values

Always a “Performance” Attention to detail

– Logistical Aspects– Staging Aspects

•Sound•Lighting

– Artistic Aspects•Song Sequencing•Minimal Talking--More Singing!


Overview


MusicPresentation

ProductionWrap-up

Dan Fullerton



Wrap-up

We’ve told you about us - Use what fits! We’ve touched on:

– Administration and Auditions– Music and Presentation– Production

We skipped:– Operations– Membership– Marketing and Public Relations– Show Administration– Youth Outreach

More available soon at http://mastersofharmony.org


Finale

Question and Answer session follows:– For audience - general questions– Individual - to specific individuals/officers

A Big Masters Thank you to:– Rich Hasty - EVG VP M&P– Kendall Williams - Travel Coordinator and Show

Producer– And to you, our favorite audience

july 17, 1999 harmony college northwest 1 welcome! so you want to build a chorus! sing better...

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