Finish the lyrics: “The hills are alive with the _______ of _______!"
"The hills are alive, with the SOUND of MUSIC!"
And no body of all of Oz, no wizard that there is or was... is ever gonna bring me down!
Wicked
True of False:
There is only one correct way of singing.
False
Singing is portrayed differently from different cultures and styles. It's important to keep an open mind while learning how to sing and to be aware that everyone can sing!
Voices are arranged in four main groups. What are they?
Soprano, Alto, Tenor and Bass
What do I teach?
Choir
Finish the lyrics: “Who is that girl I see, ________ straight... back at _____? Why is my __________ someone I don't know!?"
“Who is that girl I see, STARING straight, back at ME? Why is my REFLECTION someone I don't know!?"
Past the point of no return
No backward glances
Our games of make-believe are at an end
Past all thought of "if" or "when", no use resisting
Abandon thought and let the dream descend
The voice is a biological wind instrument. With that in mind, what do we need to do before we begin singing in any way?
BREATHE!
Singers relearn how to breathe and are able to adapt their breathing technique for specific situations. Poor singing is usually due to poor breathe support.
What is a measure?
The space for notes to be grouped in, between two barlines.
Finish the lyrics: “No chance no way I __________, no no (You _____ you ______ why deny it oh oh)
It's too ______ I won't say I'm in love
"No chance no way I WON'T SAY IT, no no
(You SWOON you SIGH why deny it oh oh)
It's too CLICHE I won't say I'm in love"
In the rain the pavement shines like silver
All the lights are misty in the river
In the darkness, the trees are full of starlight
And all I see is him and me forever and forever
Les Miserables
What muscle shapes most of our vowels?
The tongue!
Tongue tension tends to prevent singers from singing their full range. It is important that the tongue has nothing to do with how strong/clean your notes are so it is important to avoid the singing from the throat.
What does the tempo tell you?
The speed of the music.
What is one of my jobs as a the Music Director during the Musical Season?
[depends on the answer]
Finish the Lyrics: "Those poor unfortunate souls
So sad, so true
They come _______ to my ________
Crying, "______, _______, _______!"
And I help them!
Yes I do"
"Those poor unfortunate souls
So sad, so true
They come FLOCKING to my CAULDRON
Crying, "SPELLS, URSULA, PLEASE!"
And I help them!
Yes I do"
I like to be in America,
Okay by me in America,
Everything free in America
For a small fee in America
West Side Story
Consonants should be sung at what part of the mouth?
Tip of the tongue and/or behind the teeth.
What is a time signature and what does it tell the performer?
It tells the performer which beats should be stressed over others.
What do I like to do in my free time?
Play video games and draw.
Finish the Lyrics: It means ___ ________
For the rest of your days
It's our _______-_____ philosophy
______ _________!
"It means NO WORRIES
For the rest of your days
It's our PROBLEM-FREE philosophy
HAKUNA MATATA!"
Tear down the mountains
Yell, scream and shout like you can say what you want
I'm not walking out
Stop all the rivers
Push, strike and kill
I'm not gonna leave you
There's no way I will
Dreamgirls
What is the soft palate's purpose when singing?
How would you define the form of any piece of music?
As a clear arrangement of sections that defines the progression of the music.
What other country did I used to live in?
Spain