The Vocal Studio and Choral Ensemble A modern model for successful partnerships Symposium on Singing and Song October 1-4, 2015 Memorial University MU1032 Dr. James Stegall, Director of Choral AcJviJes Mr. Terry Chasteen, Vocal Area Chair Western Illinois University This presentajon is available for viewing at www.wiu.edu/choirs.
Where are we?
Overview 1. Who are we? 2. Philosophy 3. Leadership 4. CommunicaJon 5. RecruiJng
Who are we? Western Illinois University Established in 1899, Western Illinois Normal and Training School opened its doors September 23, 1902 to 229 students. Throughout the years, Western Illinois grew and its name changed from Western Illinois State College to Western Illinois University on July 5, 1957. Today, Western Illinois University offers a variety of bachelor's and master's degree programs, pre- professional programs, two doctoral degrees, and cerjficate programs to more than 11,000 students.
Who are we? The School of Music 44 full Jme faculty 3 faculty assistants - collaborajve pianists 220 undergraduate / graduate students 60 voice principals 3 voice faculty (1 posijon pending) 2 choral directors
Our Philosophy NO second class- ci,zens! Faculty: A mutual respect among the choral/vocal areas. Students: All students enrolled in a voice studio receive the same instrucjon regardless of major. Technique, Tone Quality, IntonaJon, Breath Support, Musicianship, PreparaJon, DicJon, and InterpretaJon Degrees: Vocal Performance Music EducaJon, voice principal Music Business, voice principal Music Therapy, voice principal
Student Centered Leadership Student Needs Come First Placement in ensembles Monitor student s progress in the studio and ensemble Encourage students to become independent learners Score preparajon Text translajons InterpreJve markings UJlize combined faculty resources Other studio teachers Choral directors Other music faculty
A United Front Faculty talk to each other ohen! Student quesjons and concerns Students are keenly aware that the voice and choral area communicate A Story
Common Ground CommunicaJon Singing defined: Psychophysically, arkul singing is the dynamic (ever changing) act of coordinajng instantaneously the physical sensajon of respira2on (the will to breathe) phona2on (the will to uler a sound), resona2on (the will to form a parjcular vowel posijon), and ar2cula2on (the will to communicate by forming both vowel and consonant) into a disciplined ulerance. - Ralph Appelman, The Science of Vocal Pedagogy The Italian Technique Free release of tone, not restricted Symphonic Blend, the individual is important Archie Jones
Common Ground CommunicaJon The InternaJonal PhoneJc Alphabet Awareness of differences for solo and group technique
*International Phonetic Alphabet Symbol Chart with Close English Equivalent Keywords Single Vowels Diphthongs IPA English Equivalent Keyword IPA English Equivalent Keyword father night pasta day cat boy haunt nasalized / Gardside suggests now wed (open e) no ant nasalized / Gardside suggests [ ] air day (closed e) ear learn ore it (open i) sure see (closed i) obey (closed o) Triphthongs like the French word fleur Form [e] in the mouth with rounded lips awful (open o) you (closed u) look (open u) up sofa (unstressed, neutral) form [I] in the mouth and [u] with the lips form [i] in the mouth and [u] with the lips Consonants These consonants have symbols that are identical with their letters used in spelling: b, d, f, g, h, k, l, m, n, p, r, s, t, v, w, z IPA English Equivalent Keyword IPA English Equivalent Keyword sing she thin choose thine vision when George you glottal touch as in Bach (back) as in ich (forward)
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Common Ground CommunicaJon PresentaJons: i.e. The Student Chapter of the American Choral Directors AssociaJon
RecruiJng / AudiJons Recruit with all ensembles in mind University Singers Concert Choir (non major) Madrigal Singers Vocal Jazz Ensemble (acjvity) Opera Workshop The Voice Studio Voice Faculty at On- Campus Choral Events Honor Reading Chorus (Fall semester) Honor Junior High Chorus (Spring Semester) Talent Grant AudiJons (On campus and Acceptd)
Suggested Reading Lee, Blain. 1998. The Power Principle: Influence with Honor. New York: Simon and Schuster. Chandler, Steve. 2005. 100 Ways to Motivate Others: How Great Leaders Can Produce Insane Results Without Driving People Crazy. Franklin Lakes, NJ: Career Press Inc. Collins, Jim. 2001. Good to Great: Why some companies make the leap and others don t. New York: HarperCollins Publishers Inc. Goleman, Daniel, Richard Boyatzis and Annie McKee. 2002. Primal Leadership: Learning to Lead with Emotional Intelligence. Boston: Harvard Business School Press. Hawkins, David R. 2002. Power vs. Force: The Hidden Determinants of Human Behavior. Carlsbad, CA: Hay House Inc. Juslin, Patrik N. 2008. Five Facets of Musical Expression: A Psychologist s Perspective on Musical Performance. Psychology of Music 31(3): 273-302. Maxwell, John C. 2007. Talent is Never Enough. Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson, Inc. Palmer, Parker. 1998. The Courage to Teach: Exploring the Inner landscape of a teacher s life. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass Inc. Thompson, William F., Russo, Frank A., and Quinto, Lena. 2007. Audio-Visual Inegration in Song. Psychology Press. Zander, Rosamund, Benjamin Zander. 2002. The Art of Possibility. New York: Penguine Books.
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