ADULTS “VOCAL” WEEK
Summer Tune-Up for Choral Singers!
Choirs Ontario proudly presents a vocal workshop for
adult choral singers. Come to Aurora, just north of
Toronto, for a week of vocal and choral Masterclasses,
and experience singing with some of Canada’s leading
clinicians. The opening session will cover warm-ups,
vocal health, diction and more. Masterclasses will include
Baroque and Classical Arias, Italian Art Songs, German
Lieder, Romantic music, 20th/21st century songs, and
stage music including opera, operetta, and musical
theatre. Renowned conductor Ken Fleet, will lead
evening choral sessions culminating in a ‘mini-concert’ on
Saturday night. Choose to participate either as a ‘soloist’
or ‘auditor’ for any of the voice Masterclasses. Everyone
is welcome as a chorister for our choral sessions!
THE MASTERCLASSES
As this week is intended to be an inspiring learning
experience, auditions are not required for the
Masterclasses. Anyone wishing to sing in a Masterclass
may do so by indicating this on the attached form.
However, since space is limited, please list your
repertoire selections in order of preference. Also, please
bring at least two copies of your music. An accompanist
will be provided. Memorization is encouraged but not
mandatory. If your selections are not memorized, an extra
copy of music will be required.
REGISTRATION
The fee for this four-day event is $300 (Masterclass
soloists) and $225 (Masterclass auditors). Participants
are responsible for their own travel, accommodation and
meals. (See below for accommodation information.)
Complete the attached form and send it, along with your
payment and a brief outline of your musical background,
to the Choirs Ontario office by May 14th, 2010. Music
packages will be mailed upon receipt of payment. For
more information, please contact the Choirs Ontario office
at 416-923-1144 or email info@choirsontario.org.
THE ARTISTIC STAFF
KEN FLEET Conductor
For thirty years, Mr. Fleet taught choral and instrumental
music at Medway High School, developing a program
involving over 250 students. Currently he is teaching
intermediate/senior music at the UWO Faculty of Education
and choral conducting at the Faculty of Music. He has
conducted four of the choirs in the UWO Faculty of Music. In
addition to his work at UWO, Mr. Fleet is a former conductor
of the Ontario Youth Choir (1999). He is also the PastPresident of Choirs Ontario. Mr. Fleet conducts London Pro
Musica and is co-conductor of the Amabile Boys Choirs with
Dr. Carol Beynon. He is also co-editor of a series of choral
octavos published by Neil A. Kjos Music. Mr. Fleet is a
graduate of the University of Western Ontario (B.Mus) and
Westminster Choir College, Princeton, New Jersey (M.Mus).
ELIZABETH PARSONS, Vocal Coach
Elizabeth Parsons received her early vocal training in
Thunder Bay, and continued her studies at the University of
Western Ontario (B.Mus). After graduating, Ms. Parsons
studied at the University of Toronto. In 1996 she received
the Associate Diploma in Performance from Western Ontario
Conservatory (Conservatory Canada). Ms. Parson’s
performing career includes solo work with orchestras and
frequent recital work throughout Canada. For the past 15
years, she and her husband Glenn have performed jazz
repertoire across Ontario. Ms. Parsons maintains a private
voice and piano studio in London. She is also a lay youth
minister at Calvary United Church, an examiner for
Conservatory Canada, and a frequent festival adjudicator.
PAUL COATES, Vocal Coach
Paul Coates is a graduate in piano and voice from the Royal
Conservatory of Toronto and the University of Western
Ontario (M.Mus). He continued his musical education at the
Banff School of Fine Arts, the Chautauqua Institute and in
London England. Mr. Coates has been on the music
faculties of the University of Windsor, The RCM’s
Community School and Glenn Gould Professional School.
He is a senior examiner for RCM and is in demand
throughout Canada as a voice and piano adjudicator. As a
singer and accompanist, Mr. Coates has appeared on CBC
and TV Ontario. He is currently Music Director at St. John's
United Church in Stratford where he maintains adult and
youth choirs. His newest musical adventure is The Stratford
Youth Choir: "Voices of Tomorrow."
VOCAL Summer-Tune-Up!
REGISTRATION FORM
Last name:
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First name:
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Address:
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Telephone number (s):
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E-mail address:
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Masterclass repertoire selection(s):
Title: ______________________________________
Composer: _________________________________
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Choral Experience:
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CHOIRS ONTARIO GRATEFULLY
Vocal Range (circle)
Soprano 1
Soprano 2
Alto 1
Alto 2
Tenor 1
Tenor 2
Bass 1
Bass 2
ACKNOWLEDGES FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM
Fees:
Presents
Masterclass participants - $300
Masterclass auditors - $225
□ Cheque (payable to Choirs Ontario)
ADULT “VOCAL” WEEK
□ Visa
VACATION OF CHORAL ADULT LEARNERS
Card number:
_________________________________________
Expiry Date:_______________________________
Name on Card:
_________________________________________
Cardholder's Signature:
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Registration Deadline: May 14th, 2010
Please Send To:
Choirs Ontario
A-1422 Bayview Ave.
Toronto, ON
M4G 3A7
Accommodation: A special group rate is available
at the Howard Johnson Aurora. Please call 905-7271312 and quote booking reference CHOI.
Reservation deadline is June 7, 2010.
The Flora Morrison Choral Fund at the
Toronto Community Foundation
As well as many individual donors,
corporations and foundations.
Choirs Ontario
A-1422 Bayview Ave.
Toronto, ON M4G 3A7
T: 416-923-1144
Toll Free: 866-935-1144
F: 416-929-0415
info@choirsontario.org
www.choirsontario.org
CHARITABLE REGISTRATION: 0384404-22
CHARITABLE BUSINESS: 11906 7536 RT0001
Connect Chorally, Make Life Sing!
CONDUCTOR
Maestro Ken Fleet
CLINICIANS
Elizabeth Parsons
Paul Coates
July 7th – 10th, 2010
Trinity Anglican Church,
79 Victoria Street
AURORA, ONTARIO