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July 17, 1999 Harmony College Northwest 1
Welcome!
So You Want To Build A Chorus!Sing Better
Perform BetterCompete BetterHave More Fun
with
Jeff Oxleyand the
Masters of Harmony
July 17, 1999 Harmony College Northwest 2
A Bit Of Advice
This seminar describes our methods– They’re a function of our singers– Not necessarily applicable to your chapter
If you like them - take them and use them If you don’t - never mind
July 17, 1999 Harmony College Northwest 3
Overview
Administration and Auditions
MusicPresentation
ProductionWrap-up
Dan Fullerton
Jeff OxleyWayne MendesDoug MaddoxDan Fullerton
July 17, 1999 Harmony College Northwest 4
Administration
Board of Directors– Standard organization, separated Marketing & Public
Relations, Youth Outreach and Operations
– Six Board Members at Large– Many Committees– Purpose: To support the Music Program
Music Committee– Complete control over the Music Program
“Dedicated to Musical Excellence”
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The MOH Music Committee
S ection L ead ers (4)
M u sical D i rector
P rod u ction D i rector
P resen tation C oord in ator
R ep ertoi re C oord in ator
P resid en t (ex offi cio)
M u sic V ice P resid en t
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Music Committee Operation
Chaired by Music VP– Keep everyone “In the loop”– Planning and Strategy
Open Discussion Encouraged– Meeting not open to general membership– Mutual trust and candor possible– Personal matters sometimes discussed
Most decisions by consensus
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Proud To Be A “Master”
We promote a Chorus Culture– Pride in Singing– Pride in Appearance– Pride in SPEBSQSA
Prospective Member Expectations– Auditions, costs, etc.
Policies of Standards and Dress– It’s all there in black and white
Membership is next - but first...It’s time for a song!
July 17, 1999 Harmony College Northwest 8
New Member Orientation
Greeting Chorus Literature
– Information Booklet– Expectation Sheet
Vocal placement (not an audition)– Range and Resonance– Tentative Riser Placement
Application Process– Applicant Routing Form
•Applicant carries•Meets Chorus Officials
– Permanent Mentor assigned
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Vocal Audition
“Dedicated To Musical Excellence” Musicality
– In tune singing– “Good Ear”– Tonal placement and resonance– Rhythmic skills
Confidence and Assurance– Self-awareness of singing voice– Adaptability to Barbershop style
Recommendations for Improvement
July 17, 1999 Harmony College Northwest 10
Visual Audition
Orientation Facial Expression and Stance Movement Evaluation
July 17, 1999 Harmony College Northwest 11
Overview
Administration and Auditions
MusicPresentation
ProductionWrap-up
Dan Fullerton
Jeff OxleyWayne MendesDoug MaddoxDan Fullerton
July 17, 1999 Harmony College Northwest 12
Fundamentals of Singing
Decorum Attentive Stance Active Face Uniform Vowels Volume Relationships Smooth Singing
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Warm-up Vocalization
Start by humming softly Selected vowel exercises Maintain variety Average 5 to 10 minutes
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Musical Expectations
Attitude Toward Singing Ownership Individual Involvement Drill
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Musical Approaches
Singing Character of Voice Parts Diction Vowels Internalization of Principles
July 17, 1999 Harmony College Northwest 16
Musical Methods
Riser Placement Learning Music Sectionals Use of Section Leaders Extra Rehearsals Retreats Keeping Busy
July 17, 1999 Harmony College Northwest 17
Overview
Administration and Auditions
MusicPresentation
ProductionWrap-up
Dan Fullerton
Jeff OxleyWayne MendesDoug MaddoxDan Fullerton
July 17, 1999 Harmony College Northwest 18
Presentation Fundamentals
Emotional Impact Total Body Involvement Focal Points Resets
July 17, 1999 Harmony College Northwest 19
Overview
Administration and Auditions
MusicPresentation
ProductionWrap-up
Dan Fullerton
Jeff OxleyWayne MendesDoug MaddoxDan Fullerton
July 17, 1999 Harmony College Northwest 20
Production Values
Always a “Performance” Attention to detail
– Logistical Aspects– Staging Aspects
•Sound•Lighting
– Artistic Aspects•Song Sequencing•Minimal Talking--More Singing!
July 17, 1999 Harmony College Northwest 21
Overview
Administration and Auditions
MusicPresentation
ProductionWrap-up
Dan Fullerton
Jeff OxleyWayne MendesDoug MaddoxDan Fullerton
July 17, 1999 Harmony College Northwest 22
Wrap-up
We’ve told you about us - Use what fits! We’ve touched on:
– Administration and Auditions– Music and Presentation– Production
We skipped:– Operations– Membership– Marketing and Public Relations– Show Administration– Youth Outreach
More available soon at http://mastersofharmony.org
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Finale
Question and Answer session follows:– For audience - general questions– Individual - to specific individuals/officers
A Big Masters Thank you to:– Rich Hasty - EVG VP M&P– Kendall Williams - Travel Coordinator and Show
Producer– And to you, our favorite audience