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Welcome!. So You Want To Build A Chorus! Sing Better Perform Better Compete Better Have More Fun with Jeff Oxley and the Masters of Harmony. A Bit Of Advice. This seminar describes our methods They’re a function of our singers Not necessarily applicable to your chapter

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  1. Welcome! So You Want To Build A Chorus! Sing Better Perform Better Compete Better Have More Fun with Jeff Oxley and the Masters of Harmony 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 Harmony College Northwest

  3. Administration and Auditions Music Presentation Production Wrap-up Dan Fullerton Jeff Oxley Wayne Mendes Doug Maddox Dan Fullerton Overview 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” Harmony College Northwest

  5. The MOH Music Committee Harmony College Northwest

  6. 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 Harmony College Northwest

  7. 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! 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 Harmony College Northwest

  9. 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 Harmony College Northwest

  10. Visual Audition • Orientation • Facial Expression and Stance • Movement • Evaluation Harmony College Northwest

  11. Administration and Auditions Music Presentation Production Wrap-up Dan Fullerton Jeff Oxley Wayne Mendes Doug Maddox Dan Fullerton Overview Harmony College Northwest

  12. Fundamentals of Singing • Decorum • Attentive Stance • Active Face • Uniform Vowels • Volume Relationships • Smooth Singing Harmony College Northwest

  13. Warm-up Vocalization • Start by humming softly • Selected vowel exercises • Maintain variety • Average 5 to 10 minutes Harmony College Northwest

  14. Musical Expectations • Attitude Toward Singing • Ownership • Individual Involvement • Drill Harmony College Northwest

  15. Musical Approaches • Singing • Character of Voice Parts • Diction • Vowels • Internalization of Principles Harmony College Northwest

  16. Musical Methods • Riser Placement • Learning Music • Sectionals • Use of Section Leaders • Extra Rehearsals • Retreats • Keeping Busy Harmony College Northwest

  17. Administration and Auditions Music Presentation Production Wrap-up Dan Fullerton Jeff Oxley Wayne Mendes Doug Maddox Dan Fullerton Overview Harmony College Northwest

  18. Presentation Fundamentals • Emotional Impact • Total Body Involvement • Focal Points • Resets Harmony College Northwest

  19. Administration and Auditions Music Presentation Production Wrap-up Dan Fullerton Jeff Oxley Wayne Mendes Doug Maddox Dan Fullerton Overview 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! Harmony College Northwest

  21. Administration and Auditions Music Presentation Production Wrap-up Dan Fullerton Jeff Oxley Wayne Mendes Doug Maddox Dan Fullerton Overview 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 Harmony College Northwest

  23. 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 Harmony College Northwest

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