Master Class Topics
Virginia is available to travel to your city to educate you and your singers on a variety of topics. All classes can be modified to suit the audience and any particular needs.
Vocal Production
Vocal Production
The voice: Know the technical elements and how to apply them.
- Production of Vowels (45-90 minutes)
- Production of Consonants (45-90 minutes)
- Development of resonance in the singer's voice (45-90 minutes)
Judging Category classes
Judging Category classes
- Overview of the Expression, Music, Showmanship and Sound Categories and how the intertwine (45-90 minutes)
- How the Expression category brings the song to life (45-90 minutes)
- Overview of the Sound category: enriching the sound through vocal production excellence (45-90 minutes)
- Riser placement strategies: learn how to maximise the sound and quality of your chorus.
Directors and Assistant Directors
Directors and Assistant Directors
Directors and their responsibilities with chorus goal setting, membership retention and growth, and joyful rehearsals.
- Directors' Seminar (45-90 minutes)
- Rehearsal Planning (45-90 minutes)
- Section Leader Training (45-120 minutes)
For the general membership
For the general membership
- Effective Vocal Warmups (45-90 minutes)
- Balance & Blend (45-90 minutes)
Coaching
Coaching
- How do I become an effective coach? What do I need to know and do? (45-90 minutes)
- Quartet Coaching (45-90 minutes)
For music teachers / general public / schools
For music teachers / general public / schools
- What is this music called barbershop? (60-120 minutes)
