Winter Regional 2008 – Class Schedule

(see class descriptions at bottom of page)

Diane is in Red

Kathy is in Blue

Descriptions:

DIANE’S CLASSES

So What Do Those Judges Want Anyway?

            Understanding the basics of the judging categories and what is rewarded in all four categories.  Defining the philosophy of the judging program and the accuracy and synchronization that is deemed basic to any performance.

So … Why Do I Stand Here?

            A fascinating riser placement class.  Cutting edge information that all class participants will enjoy.  Thorough discussion and demonstration pertaining to how and where we resonate our own individual instrument and where we should stand for optimum hearing capability and unit sound.

Singing in Tune

            An interesting ear-opening approach to singing with total awareness of tonal center.  Entire audience participates and demos for one another.

The Marilyn Monroes and Ethel Mermans Within Us

            An interesting approach to vocal production using lots of imagery and discussion about the vocal cords and their importance insinging.  Lots of class participation and observation.  Volunteer small groups from within the clas are used as well.

Diction…the American Way

            A discussion of American English vowel sounds and the appropriate handling of consonants, dipthongs, etc.  A fun and informative class.

Adding Quality Singers

            Proposed audition requirements, audition forms, voice profile sheets and music team involvement discussed here.  Existing full chorus vocal reassessments discussed also.  Why music teams do what they do.

Musicans…a Gentle, Loving People

            A new LEGAL song will be learned by all attendees.  The focus of this presentation is more motivation than anything else as we discuss the wonderful attributes of music loves such as ourselves … how fortunate we are to be Sweet Adelines, etc.

Attitudes Anonymous

            A look at how attitudes from both presenter and the group can affect one another in positive and not-so-positive ways.  An excellent class for creating self-awareness on a weekly basis.  All members of the class participate in small group breakouts which work on and present role-playing scenarios.  A safe way for us to see ourselves and lots of fun too!

KATHY’S CLASSES

You Gotta Reach ‘Em to Teach ‘Em

            The director as teacher

The Most Important Music

            Vocal production skills and exercises

How To Really Make a Difference

            Section Leader and Assistant Director Training

You Don’t Have to be Big!

            Building a quality small chorus

Why Do They Leave?

            Membership Retention and Stress Reduction

Motivation vs Vegetation

            Powerful, humorous opening class

Got a Minute?

            Time Management Skills

Keeping Contest Music Fresh

            Polishing techniques

REGIONAL FACULTY CLASSES

Diversity Panel

            Panel discussion on how choruses deal with diversities in age, race, and culture

            (Panel – Gail Jencik, Wendy Davies, Jessie Samuel)

Section Leaders Leadship Forum

SAMPLE DISCUSSION TOPICS:

Motivating your members to take personal responsibility

Making sectionals fun and rewarding for the slow learners, the fast-trackers and you!

Making a difference for each member in your section

President/Team Leader Forum

SAMPLE DISCUSSION TOPICS:

Delegating Responsibility versus Delegating Tasks

Communication Strategies

Holding Effective Meetings

Technology & You

            Hear updates on uses of technology and new technology that can benefit you as a chorus singer and your chorus as a group

Town Hall Forum with RMT

            This is an open forum to meet and ask questions of your regional management team