PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS

Voices of Colour Music is excited to be continuing Performance Workshops for all singers!

 

ADULT PERFORMANCE CLASSES
Here is what the adult 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

UPCOMING SESSIONS 

Music Theatre - Fall 2026

Acting Through Song and Audition Preparation - Adult Class

10 masterclass sessions, adults (all styles)

Thursdays 7:15-9:15 

$650 (8 classes $480)

Ad hoc sessions are possible in certain cases ($70 per session)

Pianist TBA

e-transfer denise@voicesofcolourmusic.com

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​PAST SESSIONS

8 masterclass sessions, adults (all styles)

Thursdays 7:15-9:15 

Winter Session Jan 8- Mar 5 II Fall Session - Oct 9/Nov 27 

$400 

Ad hoc sessions are possible in certain cases ($50 per session)

Pianist/Vocal Coach: Ella Tkachenko (Winter 2026)

Pianist/Vocal Coach: Claire Elise Harris (Fall 2025)

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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.

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YOUTH, TEEN, AND EMERGING ARTIST MUSIC THEATRE WORKSHOPS

Strengthen your craft of storytelling through music and text. By the end of the sessions, participants will have a better understanding of the tools ready for professional auditions, university/college entrance auditions, festivals, showcases, exams and more!

 

TEEN SESSION
10 Sessions: Fall 2026 and Winter 2027

• Acting Through Song Technique

• Audition Preparation

• Choosing Suitable Repertoire

• Healthy Legit, Mix-belt & Belt Techniques

• Mock Audition

• Music & Text Analysis

• Prepare a Ready-To-Send Audition Tape

• Limited Enrollment (6-8 per class)

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In collaboration with No Strings Theatre, 10 acting through song and audition preparation classes for youth and teens (classical and music theatre)

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Youth Program ages 7-12, Teen Program ages, 13-17,  Emerging Artist Program 18-30

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90 min

Regular $600

Current VCM students $500

Instructor(s): TBA

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​​​More Details - Contac​t denise@voicesofcolourmusic.com to inquire before registering. Let us know if you wish to have and adult session for these classes. ​​​​​

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