Singing 101 for Worship
For Church Worshippers, Choir Members, Worship Leaders, and anyone else who sings!
Saturday, January 23, 2010 from 9:30 to Noon.
Faith Presbyterian Church
620 S. Shirley
Tacoma, WA 98465
Registration is $5.00 and includes refreshments and printed materials.
Register by sending a email to rbechtel@faithtacoma.org or call
Ron Bechtel, Music Director, Faith Presbyterian Church at 253-278-7595.
For all who want to improve their singing voices, "Singing 101 for Worship" will be a Saturday morning well-invested! The class will focus on two areas: a discussion of basic vocal technique (e.g. breath support, projection, vocal range, volume, diction) and, give practical solutions to common problems facing worship leaders and singers.
The approach will be very "hands on" as opposed to a strict lecture format. Class participants will experiment with various technical exercises, learn from demonstrations, and have the opportunity to address their specific needs during a question and answer portion.
Choir members and worship leaders, you will learn so much in such a short time. Among other things, you will learn how to help your voice endure those long rehearsals or worship presentations--and still have a voice left!
Parents, what a great event for you to learn how to better instruct your children to sing properly (unless you are prepping them to be on American Idol).
Featured Presenter: Marion Read
Our presenter is Marion Read, long-time church musician, professional musical theater performer, and Christian educator. She holds a Master of Music in Vocal Performance and Pedagogy and a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre. Formerly a resident of the Philadelphia area, Marion has over 20 years of professional stage experience as a performer in musical theatre, opera, drama, orchestral appearances, and solo vocal gigs. She has also taught private voice and piano, and trained church and school choirs for 15 years. Currently she teaches musical theatre, vocal music, and choir at Christian Faith School in Federal Way. She says, "My passion as an educator is helping folks first discover their God-given creative gifts, then explore those gifts to their fullest extent by gaining sound technique. My goal is to see them use their gifts life-long in whatever way the Lord ordains because to pursue excellence in musical expression honors Him."