Workshops+-+Vocal

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//Use this space for brainstorming potential teachers and course topics, keeping a list of participants, uploading course documents (worksheets, song charts, etc.), and whatever else you think would be pertinent!//

Potential Teachers:

 * Linda Mattos
 * Carl Kelley
 * Barbie Anaka
 * Andrea Peterson
 * Melody Morgan
 * Cori Belle
 * Cora Jackson

Ideas for Workshop Content:

 * Sightreading & basic music theory
 * Preparing a solo: attitude, technique, purpose (in worship context), musicality (peaks, valleys, climax), importance of text
 * Gospel music stylings
 * Group singing lessons
 * Basic vocal technique, how to warm up, breath control
 * Master class (individual singing lessons/coaching in front of a group)
 * Dictation, marking your score
 * Intro keyboard skills (Piano geography – how to find your note)
 * Special ensembles
 * Worship Team 101
 * Ensemble singing
 * Blend
 * Listening
 * Creating a unified sound
 * Balance
 * Vowels
 * Warm-ups
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Releases
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Consonants
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">When to sing in unison/harmony
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Finding your part
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">How to communicate with sound engineers