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NEC Summer School 2009:
College/Adult Courses
Opera and Voice
- School of Continuing Education Opera Studio
- Sight-Singing for Singers
- Voice Class
- The Song Recital Workshop
- Vocal Chamber Music
School of Continuing Education Opera Studio 2009
Daniel Wyneken, chair & music director
Janice Giampa, stage director
June 8-27(thirteen meetings)
First meeting: Monday, June 8: 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Tuesdays, Thursdays June 9, 11, 16, 18, and 23: 6:30-9:30pm
Saturdays June 13, 20: 10am-1p.m.; 2:00-5:00 p.m.
Dress rehearsal: Thursday, June 25: 6:30 p.m.
Performances: Fri, Sat, June 26, 27, 8:00 p.m.
Participants: The School of Continuing Education Opera Studio offers an exciting opportunity for serious singers to receive operatic and stage training in the standard operatic repertoire. This three-week intensive program offers musical coaching and scene preparation, acting and movement, aria staging, and audition techniques, culminating in two public performances of opera scenes at New England Conservatory on Friday and Saturday, June 26 and 27, at 8:00 p.m. Auditions: Sunday, May 17, 2:00-5:00 p.m. or by appointment; two memorized arias are required. Call 617-288-8177 for more information and an audition time.
Auditors (no audition required)are invited to observe all class activities, rehearsals, and performances. They are not given scene assignments, however, and do not perform.
Tuition: 2 CE credits: $1050
Full participants (Non-credit): $875
NEC College students: $700
Auditors (Non-credit): $340
All plus $35 NEC registration fee
Sight-Singing for Singers
Mark Lee
June 8-July 27 (eight meetings)
M: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Singers who understand staff notation and can easily sing basic rhythms and find pitches on the keyboard are systematically taught to develop their sight-singing skills. Students are given regular drills in recognizing and singing all intervals; they also become fluent with all key signatures, learning to sight-sing accurately in all major and minor keys. Students are expected to attend class regularly and spend two to three hours a week in outside-class preparation. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor; please call 781-397-6825.
1 CE credit: $525
Non-credit: $375
Voice Class •
Mark Lee
June 9-July 28 (eight meetings)
Tu: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
This course introduces the principles of good singing: posture, breath support, tone production, singer's diction and resonance. Students apply their knowledge by preparing songs of their choice and performing them in class, where they are coached by the instructor. Ideal for singers who wish to understand and strengthen their singing voice in a class setting that focuses upon increasing their confidence and enjoyment. Prerequisite: Call the instructor at 781-397-6825 for a placement interview.
1 CE credit: $525
Non-credit: $375
• appropriate for adults with general music background
The Song Recital Workshop
Murray Kidd, instructor
June 23-July 16 (eight meetings)
TuTh: 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Final recital: Thursday July 16, 8:00 p.m.
This class, now in its eighth year, will explore the amazingly rich and exciting repertoire of art songs, helping participants develop as performers, increasing their emotional communication and musical artistry. The material covered will include some of the most beautiful masterpieces in the art song genre, as well as favorites from the Broadway stage. College-age, post-graduate students, and high school students participate in this class: the inclusive nature of the course stimulates learning for all ages.
Each session will focus on performing techniques, diction, musicianship, communication, practice techniques and body alignment. the class is fun and supportive, encouraging everyone to experiment with new ideas. Students will perform twice during the session: the final recital, and a more casual performance half-way through the class. Each student will receive a CD of the final recital which will be professionally recorded. (In the past, students have used this for applications for colleges and other programs.) Prerequisite: teacher interview; Please call instructor (Murray Kidd) at 978-345-8387 by Monday, June 8, 2009. Note: Enrollment is limited to 8 participants;early registration is highly recommended.
1 CE credit or non- credit: $605
Materials fee: $15 (to be paid with tuition)
Vocal Chamber Music
Mary Ann Lanier
June 22-July 15 (eight meetings)
MonWed: 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Combine the thrill of being a soloist with the intimacy of making music in a chamber ensemble. Open to high school students and adult singers (instrumentalists are also welcome), this course offers an introduction to four centuries of literature for solo vocal ensemble (two or more voices with piano or instruments.) Students will study the subtleties of chamber music, learn to listen closely to their performing partners, and explore how to bring the printed score to life. Tailored to the interests and abilities of the participants, the course concludes with a concert. Literature is drawn from the works of Purcell, Brahms, Haydn, Schubert, Schumann, Mendelssohn, Fauré, Dvorak, Britten, Foster and others. Prerequisite: Call the instructor (617-629-2551) for an informational interview before June 1, 2009 so that repertoire can be selected and distributed to participants before the first class meeting.
1 CE credit: $525
Non-credit: $375