HaCo en Educatieweekend 2014
Workshop descriptions
update 2-aug-2014:
Unfortunately Kirk Young had to cancel his participation. Paul
Olguin has been so kind to take over Kirk's workshops.
Barbershop Butterflies Bite The Dust - Gary Plaag
Stage-fright, BE GONE! If you get nervous, have anxiety attacks or
are just plain scared to get in front of a crowd for a public
performance, speaking engagement, quartet performance or contest,
this class is for you. Learn how to cope with the fears that reduce
your potential as a performer.
=> Everyone
Elements of Coaching – Gary Plaag
Want to become a coach? Learn the common characteristics of great
coaches with both choruses and quartets. Identify effective
communication skills, and how to build a repertoire of coaching
tools.
=> For coaches and for people who wish to learn the fundamentals of
coaching.
Look like what you are singing - Gary Plaag
Make It Natural and Believable...or Don't Bother
Communication theory tells us that people believe what they see more
than they believe what they hear. Learn how to convey the message of
a song's lyrics through facial expression and body language, to
enhance the lyrics you sing. Learn how to identify the
characteristics of a visual performance that really engage an
audience.
=> For everyone
Directing Techniques I & II – Kirk Young
Paul Olguin
This directing course will also prepare you to be a better director.
Let’s go back to basics. Make a difference with your chorus by
learning about body language, conducting techniques, beat
readability and nuances within the pattern. Review conducting basics
while applying another level of musicality and artistry in the
gesture. Return to your chorus much better prepared to lead them
musically and let your chorus sing as well as you direct!
=> For directors who scored under 65% at the last convention and
assistant-directors
Directing Techniques III - Don Campbell
You will learn how to solve directing problems, how to mix patterns,
and develop a mastery of adapting conducting techniques to reflect
vocal intentions and enroll the chorus into vocally representing
those gestures.
=> For directors who scored 65% or higher at the last convention
“A” level leadership – Jordan Travis
Discover methods to help your organization grow exponentially, both
musically and in membership.
=> For music leadership, directors, section leaders, coaches
Basic Music Theory – Kirk Young Paul Olguin
This introductory class would begin with fundamentals and would
progress slowly. We would discus the staff, how music is organized,
and how that organization translates into a piece of sheet music and
then a performance.
How to attract Young Singers - Kirk Young
Paul Oguin
A talk about different options how to get young people to sing
barbershop. What activities have proved to be successful in the BHS
in the U.S.
=> Leadership, PR teams, anyone who is interested to work with this
Vocal Foundations: 5 Steps To Remarkable Technique – Jordan
Travis
Learn a systematic way to help you or the singers you work with gain
better vocal mastery.
=> Directors, assistant-directors, section leaders, coaches, singers
Interpretation Demystified – Jordan Travis
So you've purchased the music...now what? Learn how to interpret
music to move both you and the listener!
=> Directors, assistant-directors, section leaders, coaches,
presentation & music teams
How To Be A Great Baritone – Jordan Travis
Explore the mysteries of the baritone part! Baritone fills a crucial
role in the barbershop sound, so no more head scratching for you
after this class. Learn who, what, & how to master the craft of this
mysterious part from this experienced quartet Baritone
How To Be A Great Bass – Kirk Young
Paul Olguin
Provide a foundation for your quartet or chorus. Master teacher &
amazing vocalist Kirk Young will provide skills that step up your
Bass to a new level! Experience an enhanced understanding of the
style, function, delivery, and role of the Bass singer.
How To Be A Great Lead – Sean Devine
Take control as a Lead singer! International Champion Lead singer
Sean Devine (OC Times) discusses the vocal and personality
attributes & attitudes that can make you an over-the-top &
commanding Lead singer!
How To Be A Great Tenor – Rasmus Krigström
Discover the secrets of great tenor singing. How to think like a
tenor, act like a tenor and sing your part like a lead.
How to Teach What You Know – Don Campbell
Get your point across! Often the block between teaching and learning
is not the information, but it is the process, which is used to
communicate. Learn different methodologies for teaching skills and
concepts.
=> Everyone who is ever in front of a chorus, coaches and sections
leaders
Sound Management - Don Campbell
Hear what they are singing! This course covers the basics of tone
production, vowels, breath management and tuning. Chorus directors
will gain insights into how to address ensemble issues.
=> directors, coaches, section leaders
How Your Voice Works and What You Can Do About It – Don
Campbell
This class explains how the vocal fold themselves work based on
science and what techniques you can use to improve your own sound.
=> For singers, both chorus and quartet singers
Motivation! - Cindy Hansen
All great leaders have one thing in common; they know how to
motivate! If you stand in front of your chorus, if you are a section
leader, if you are on the music or visual team, if you want to learn
some new motivational skills and ideas.....come hang out with us!
This class will take you through the concepts of motivation. See
where to find motivational ideas.
=> music & presentation teams, (assist) directors, coaches
When To Make It Funny! – Cindy Hansen
How to use comedy in your quartet or chorus. The difference between
good comedy and bad comedy. Parody Song Success, use of jokes and
story telling.
=> Open to everyone
Jump-Shout-Knock yourself out! – Cindy Hansen
Physical warm-up exercises to help you move and improve. Getting in
touch with how you can move musically.
=> Everyone
Taking Your Performance To The Next Level – Cindy Hansen
What skill sets are done to get a chorus or quartet to the next
level? Things each group can do to learn new ways of working.
Understanding what other groups do each week to sing and perform at
a different level. Where do you find songs, moves, and ideas to make
your performance innovative.
=> Directors, Quartets, Coaches, Teams
Moving Musically – Cindy Hansen
Understanding the musical concepts of a song, and how to picture
moves to support the music. Understand the type of song you are
singing, learning moves that help those type of songs, how to design
a simple visual plan using those moves
=> Quartet singers, directors, assist directors, music &
presentation teams, coaches, anyone who wants to learn
Skills that make you a successful coach – Cindy Hansen
How to help quartets and choruses understand how they can improve.
Learn how to make a quartet great at who they are. Understand the
skills of a chorus so you can teach them in the style they best
learn, making them even more successful.
=> directors, assistant-directors, coaches
How to raise your "A"-ness – Cindy Hansen
Understanding the difference between A level and B level moves.
Looking at specific moves, and learning how you can do the same move
at different levels, understanding the A level concepts
=> Directors, coaches, presentation teams, quartet singers
How to choose your quartet repertoire - Sean Devine
Learn how to select music for your quartet that will highlight your
skills and performance capabilities. Discover how to choose an
entertaining repertoire that will fit your quartet’s personality and
delight your audiences!
=> Quartets and quartet singers
How To Be A Great Section Leader – Sean Devine
Learn how to unite your section and lead your chorus! International
Champion former section leader for both the Masters of Harmony and
the Westminster Chorus, Sean Devine will discuss ways to prepare
your section for success.
=> Section leaders
Basics of Ensemble Singing – Matthew Gifford
A broad overview of ensemble unit singing in the barbershop harmony.
Elements include characteristics of the barbershop style, balance
and volume, basic harmony, themes and practical skill building tools
for future development.
=> Beginners and intermediate
Personal Sound Management – Matthew Gifford
An in-depth course exploring elements of sound management. Content
includes vocal production, vowel formation & tuning, unity,
intonation, sound flow and connection.
=> (Assist) directors, section leaders, singers
Quartetting – from practice room to stage – Matthew Gifford
An opportunity for quartet singers to share smart rehearsal
techniques and approaches. This course also provides ideas for
staging a great quartet show.
=> quartet singers and coaches
Vocal technique : Good singing is good singing – Matthew
Gifford
An interactive discovery of individual vocal techniques, both
generally and applied to the barbershop style
=> open to everyone
Choreography for beginners - Patrick Brown
You want to get your chorus moving, but have no idea how to do it or
want to become better at it. Maybe you tried it, and it just doesn't
look right. This class will teach you how to choreograph a song, how
to teach it the most effectively and how to polish it to be
performance ready.
=> Presentation teams, quartet singers and anyone who is interested
in choreography
=> IMPORTANT: this workshop consists of two parts. If you choose
this workshop you have to attend both parts: Saturday
13:50-15:35 (part 1) + Sunday 11:00-11:50 (part 2)
Singing Rythms – Rasmus Krigström
What's the secret behind groove? How do you create it? Learn how to
sing with swing from a professional singer, drummer and world
champion.
=> All singers
Tag Singing and why it makes you a better ensemble singer – Rasmus Krigström
This workshop will not only teach you a tag or two, but also how you
can improve your level of musicianship through tag singing.
=> All singers
How to rehearse like a champ – Rasmus Krigström
Learn how Ringmasters discovered and developer different rehearsal
techniques over the years leading them to their gold in 2012! This
class touches on basically all aspects of quartet singing.
=> For Quartets and Quartet singers
Ensemble singing for the experienced and advanced singer – Rasmus Krigström
Want to be a smarter and even better singer? This class focuses on
high level ensemble singing, whether it be quartet or chorus.
=> Singers who sing in quartet or chorus at an advanced level
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