PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Voices of Colour Music is excited to be continuing the Solo Performance Workshop for all singers!

Here is what the program offers....

• Improve performance skills in a safe and encouraging environment with a built in supportive audience of other singers

• Develop performance-ready repertoire of their choosing

• Share your progress with classmates over the course of the workshop

• Share your accomplishments with family and friends in an informal recital at the end of the Workshop

• be better prepared for auditions, competitions, exams 

 
Location: The North Toronto Institute of Music, 3300 Yonge St, Studio 207

This is an in person program but a hybrid delivery can be considered.

Details.........

• The maximum number of singers for the Workshop is 8 the minimum is 6.

• Each singer should come to the first class with two prepared music selections that they will develop over the course of the Workshop.

• A pianist will be at each class to accompany singers

• Each class will begin with a brief warm-up, vocal technique, or discussion on performing

• In each class, each singer will sing and receive coaching (Master Class style) from Denise Williams and the pianist on one of their songs. Singers will benefit both from the coaching they receive directly as well as what they hear given to others.

• The final class will be a culmination in the form of a showcase open to friends and family

• Registration will close when maximum is reached

CURRENT SESSIONS (Denise Williams will be joined with a pianist or vocal coach)

 

8 masterclass sessions, adults (all styles)

Thursdays 7:15-9:15 

Fall Session - Oct 9/Nov 27

$400 ($350 early bird until Sept 5)

Pianist/Vocal Coach: Claire Elise Harris

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In collaboration with No Strings Theatre, 8 acting through song and audition preparation classes for teens (classical and music theatre)

Thursdays 5:30 -7 (ages 13-17) 

Fall Session - Nov 6 - Dec 11 

Regular $500 

Current VCM students $250 

Instructor(s): Liam Eric Dawson, Denise Williams

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LAST SESSION (MAY 2024)

Wednesdays May, 15, May 22, May 29, June 5

7- 9:00 pm

3300 Yonge St, Studio 200a

Pianist/ Répétiteur: Spencer Kryzanowski

Participants: $300 by May 1. (Early Bird Payment $275 deadline April 20, 2024) 

Auditors:$15 each session 

Brush up your repertoire, collaborate with a pianist/repetiteur, practice your performance and presentation skills.  

Includes a prelim 15 min warm up or Q/A session. Max 5 participants. 5 Auditors. 

All levels (Beginner, Intermediate, Senior) 18+ welcome!

 

Bring at least 2 contrasting selections.  Prepare sheet music double-sided in a binder for the pianist.