Sheila Jordan workshop update - audit spots remain for tomorrow

Just a quick update - all the participation spots have been spoken for in Sheila Jordan's vocal jazz workshop tomorrow at Alcorn Music Studios/Gigspace, but there are still audit spaces available. It's a 4-hour workshop - so much can be learned from watching and listening to a master in action. Don't miss!

Click HERE for details.

Only 2 Participant Spots Left for Sheila Jordan Workshop!!!

when - this Saturday January 21, 2012
where - Alcorn Music Studios/GigSpace in Ottawa Ontario

There's still room if you want to audit the workshop, but only 2 participant spots remain.

details and registration information HERE

Solitude & Creativity

An interesting article a friend posted from the New York Times about solitude, creativity, and groupthink. Creative introverts, take heart. And stand your ground too.

The Rise of the New Groupthink


Going back to my cave now... see ya!

Sing Better As You Age - new 12-week class at AMS

click HERE to go to Alcorn Music Studios for registration info

Sing Better as You Age

"Sing Better As You Age" is an interactive and participatory class for the adult singer that will help you understand how your voice works and gain insight into what it taking place physically as you experience vocal changes. Ideas as to what types of actions you can take to improve the condition of your voice, including breathing and vocal conditioning exercises. We'll also review the vocal and musical skill sets that will help you in group singing. Keep enjoying singing to its fullest!

Instructor: Elise Letourneau, music educator, composer, choir director and vocalist.

Course Length: 12 weeks.

Dates:  Thursdays beginning Feb 2nd, except no class March 15 (March break week), last class Thursday April 26th.

Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 Pm

Location: GigSpace 953 Gladstone in Alcorn Music Studios

Registration Fee: $175.00

This course requires a minimum of 8 to run.

Please note this is a "less scent" class.

Call 613-729-0693 to register.

...and speaking of Laughing at Ourselves...

They say the best humour is easy to relate to because it hits close to home. But hopefully not too close! This is scary-funny. They really nailed it.

If you'd like to learn more about this choir, click over to www.vancouvercantatasingers.com .

Ave Maria - for Mary Tevlin

Hi. This is a home demo recorded with some friends in a living room. It's called "Ave Maria - for Mary Tevlin". A piece of music for a wonderful woman. It turned out to also be the winning entry in the 2011 Ruth Watson Henderson Choral Composition Competition. It will be performed by the Toronto Children's Chorus in May 2012 under the direction of Elise Bradley. Performers on this track are vocalists Diana James, Elise Letourneau, Anne Naylen, and Cathy Patton; and pianist Richard Fujarczuk.


Ave Maria - for Mary Tevlin

If you'd like to check out the news article on the Choirs Ontario website, you'll find it here:
http://www.choirsontario.org/NewsManager/detail?id=402834e53393e12f0133a36d4a5d0086

Laughing at Ourselves

Sometimes I think it's so easy for singers of all styles and levels to get a tad over-serious, and I think much of it has to do with the fact that the line between where we end and our instrument begins is both blurry and constantly moving. This video made me laugh so much and reminded me why I love singer-people so much.

When you're done laughing, be sure to visit their websites!
www.saragazarek.com
www.gretchenparlato.com