A ten day intensive vocal program in beautiful Quebec, Canada. A program for 15 to 20 professionally focused singers includes:
- Voice Lessons
- Coachings
- Master classes / Themed classes
- Yoga / Movement
- Opera Scenes
- Opera and Song Performance
- Chamber Music Performance
Faculty: Alexander Dashnaw, Tammy Hensrud.
Vocal Coach/Accompanist: John Isenberg.
Community Program Voice Faculty: Valérie Bélanger, Rachel Fry, Christina Montalto.
Tuition: $600.00 (US)
The deadline to apply is June 30, 2015.
Apply Online for the Vocal Program.
| Classes | Descriptions |
| Individual Voice Lessons All levels |
Individual instruction will be tailored to each students level of proficiency and will include work on technique, interpretation and music fundamentals. These lessons will assist each student in realizing his/her vocal potential through instruction in healthy vocal technique. They will also encompass work in developing dynamics, phrasing, breath control, and musicianship skills. |
| Vocal Repertoire Class | Through the use of both popular and classical music, the students will develop stronger communication and musicianship skills. Along with ensemble singing, there will be use of theatre games to help further develop their self-confidence as performers. |
| Festival Chorus | Open to all festival participants and community members. The Festival Chorus will perform the "Gloria" from Puccini's Messe di Gloria, Ralph Vaughan Williams' Serenade to Music and a group of Canadian folk songs under the direction of Alexander Dashnaw. Rehearsals will be held Monday through Friday of Festival Week, and a dress rehearsal with instruments. The Festival Choral Concert will be held on Saturday evening August 1. Here are links to where you can purchase the scores: Serenade to Music – R. Vaughn Williams and Gloria - G. Puccini. Note: If you purchase the scores from another location, please be sure they are the same editions as those linked above. |
| Chamber Ensemble Class | Student prepares pieces in mixed ensemble with voice, violin, guitar, to be performed in student concert at end of week. Coaching by one of the faculty members. |
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Registration Information
The deadline to apply is June 30, 2015.
Tuition: $600.00 (US)
US Students: a non-refundable deposit of $250.00 (US) is due by June 30, 2015. Balance is due July 15.
Apply Online for the Vocal Program.
Please complete the above form before submitting any tuition fee(s).
To register online via PayPal visit the Tuition & Tickets page.
To register through the mail,
please make your check payable to
Midsummer Music School & Festival
and mail to:
Midsummer Music School & Festival
PO Box 52
St. James, NY 11780
When mailing your deposit or tuition please indicate you are registering for the Vocal Program.
For more information please contact Christina Montalto at midsummermusicca@gmail.com.