"There was such a sense of fun and joy amidst the serious business of making beautiful music.
Chanticleer's accessibility and high level of professionalism and respect for the participants combined to provide a fabulous time."
Chanticleer's accessibility and high level of professionalism and respect for the participants combined to provide a fabulous time."
Overview
The workshop commences at 2:00 pm Wednesday, June 15 with a tutti choir rehearsal and concludes with a concert from 4:00 - 6:00 pm on June 19 for family and friends, featuring Chanticleer and workshop participants. The program is packed with opportunities to learn more about choral singing through participation, observation, and conversation. Highlights include observing a Chanticleer rehearsal and a solo vocal master class. Each day includes chamber ensemble and tutti rehearsals with Chanticleer members, vocal and choral instruction in classes and rehearsals, and opportunities for informal interactions with Chanticleer and other workshop participants.
Evening programs offer more music making and social interaction, including an exceptionally entertaining talent night.
Several features of this year’s workshop are highlighted below. A detailed calendar of workshop sessions and events will be provided when you arrive.
Evening programs offer more music making and social interaction, including an exceptionally entertaining talent night.
Several features of this year’s workshop are highlighted below. A detailed calendar of workshop sessions and events will be provided when you arrive.
Features
Chamber ensemble rehearsals
Tutti ensemble rehearsals
Observation of Chanticleer in rehearsal
Master class for solo vocalists
Classes focusing on various aspects of vocal musicianship
Informal conversations with Chanticleer members
Social time with Chanticleer and other workshop participants
Closing concert including Chanticleer and all participants
Optional private voice lesson
Tutti ensemble rehearsals
Observation of Chanticleer in rehearsal
Master class for solo vocalists
Classes focusing on various aspects of vocal musicianship
Informal conversations with Chanticleer members
Social time with Chanticleer and other workshop participants
Closing concert including Chanticleer and all participants
Optional private voice lesson
2016 CalendarFebruary 1, 2016
Deadline for all application materials February 10 Complete applications reviewed March 13 Applicants notified of their admission status March 27 Registration materials due, with tuition and accommodation package fees Late applicants will be reviewed and notified on a case by case basis March 28 Late registration fee of $50 applies June 15: Check in from noon to 1:30 pm Workshop begins at 2:00 pm June 19: Closing concert for friends & family from 4:00 – 6:00 pm |
A sample daily schedule from our 2011 workshop 7:30: Breakfast
8:30: Classes (optional)- Sight-singing, Chant, IPA, Vocal Production 9:45: Vocal Warm-Ups, Announcements 10:15: Chamber ensemble rehearsals 12:00: Lunch 1:30: Tutti rehearsal 3:30: Free time 4:30: Open Chanticleer rehearsal and Q&A 6:00: Dinner 7:30: Small ensemble rehearsals 9:00: Piano bar – no-host social hour |
Activities & Classes
Workshop Choir
Daily
Singing in the workshop choir provides all participants the opportunity to rehearse and perform a wide range of music alongside the members of Chanticleer, under the direction of Fred Scott. Tutti rehearsals feature exemplary warm-ups, professional rehearsal techniques, helpful performance tips, and the thrill of making music in the company of America’s premier classical vocal ensemble.
Chamber Ensemble Singing
Daily
Small ensembles are an intense and unique choral feature of the workshop. These subgroups of singers are formed on the first day and coached throughout the workshop by Chanticleer. In order to create well-balanced groups, Chanticleer members will conduct individual and sectional voice placement hearings for all singers. Be prepared to sing a short solo song (it may be your audition recording song or another a capella piece) and demonstrate your vocal range in a five-minute individual session on Wednesday afternoon. In sectionals later that day, voices will be matched for the best possible groupings. Musical scores are distributed at the initial ensemble sessions. So, sharpen your sight-singing skills!
Morning Classes
Thursday, Friday and Saturday
Morning classes are open to all. Classes for 2015 and instructor bios will be posted on the Workshop bulletin board. Sign up for individual sessions or an entire three-session series after you arrive on Wednesday, 6/15.
Chanticleer Rehearsal
Thursday afternoon
Participants observe a Chanticleer rehearsal and experience their behind-the-scenes music making. This ‘fishbowl context’ provides demonstrations of the ensemble’s rehearsal strategies, interactions among ensemble members and director, Fred Scott, and insights into how the ensemble perfects its remarkable sound. A question and answer period follows.
Solo Voice Master Class
Friday afternoon
A voice master class will be conducted for a few workshop participants (perhaps 6-7). Individual singers will be selected for the master class during the voice hearings on the first day. If you want to be considered, bring a solo piece (2 copies) to sing for your voice hearing and mention your interest to the Chanticleer members in your hearing. (Singing for the voice hearing will be unaccompanied.)
Talent Night
Friday evening
The workshop talent show is the perfect opportunity for new and old friends to band together for musical numbers, skits or readings OR for individuals to show off special or unusual talents (i.e., playing spoons, gymnastics). If you have ideas that require music, props or costumes, bring them along with you. You may sign up at any point until Friday’s dinner on the participant sheet posted on the workshop bulletin board. The staff will host and organize the show, but the entertainment is up to you! Besides singing, previous years’ shows included poetry, instrumental music, skating, line dancing, and theater.
Choice Time
Saturday afternoon
Closing Concert
Sunday afternoon
The workshop closes with a concert for family and friends featuring workshop participants singing with the members of Chanticleer. This year's concert will be from 4:00-5:30 in the newly-opened world-class Schroeder Hall in the Green Music Center. Tickets must be requested in advance and a $10 donation is suggested at the door. To reserve a ticket, send your full name, city of residence, and number of tickets to [email protected]. A $5 event parking fee will be in effect at the Green Music Center.
Daily
Singing in the workshop choir provides all participants the opportunity to rehearse and perform a wide range of music alongside the members of Chanticleer, under the direction of Fred Scott. Tutti rehearsals feature exemplary warm-ups, professional rehearsal techniques, helpful performance tips, and the thrill of making music in the company of America’s premier classical vocal ensemble.
Chamber Ensemble Singing
Daily
Small ensembles are an intense and unique choral feature of the workshop. These subgroups of singers are formed on the first day and coached throughout the workshop by Chanticleer. In order to create well-balanced groups, Chanticleer members will conduct individual and sectional voice placement hearings for all singers. Be prepared to sing a short solo song (it may be your audition recording song or another a capella piece) and demonstrate your vocal range in a five-minute individual session on Wednesday afternoon. In sectionals later that day, voices will be matched for the best possible groupings. Musical scores are distributed at the initial ensemble sessions. So, sharpen your sight-singing skills!
Morning Classes
Thursday, Friday and Saturday
Morning classes are open to all. Classes for 2015 and instructor bios will be posted on the Workshop bulletin board. Sign up for individual sessions or an entire three-session series after you arrive on Wednesday, 6/15.
Chanticleer Rehearsal
Thursday afternoon
Participants observe a Chanticleer rehearsal and experience their behind-the-scenes music making. This ‘fishbowl context’ provides demonstrations of the ensemble’s rehearsal strategies, interactions among ensemble members and director, Fred Scott, and insights into how the ensemble perfects its remarkable sound. A question and answer period follows.
Solo Voice Master Class
Friday afternoon
A voice master class will be conducted for a few workshop participants (perhaps 6-7). Individual singers will be selected for the master class during the voice hearings on the first day. If you want to be considered, bring a solo piece (2 copies) to sing for your voice hearing and mention your interest to the Chanticleer members in your hearing. (Singing for the voice hearing will be unaccompanied.)
Talent Night
Friday evening
The workshop talent show is the perfect opportunity for new and old friends to band together for musical numbers, skits or readings OR for individuals to show off special or unusual talents (i.e., playing spoons, gymnastics). If you have ideas that require music, props or costumes, bring them along with you. You may sign up at any point until Friday’s dinner on the participant sheet posted on the workshop bulletin board. The staff will host and organize the show, but the entertainment is up to you! Besides singing, previous years’ shows included poetry, instrumental music, skating, line dancing, and theater.
Choice Time
Saturday afternoon
Closing Concert
Sunday afternoon
The workshop closes with a concert for family and friends featuring workshop participants singing with the members of Chanticleer. This year's concert will be from 4:00-5:30 in the newly-opened world-class Schroeder Hall in the Green Music Center. Tickets must be requested in advance and a $10 donation is suggested at the door. To reserve a ticket, send your full name, city of residence, and number of tickets to [email protected]. A $5 event parking fee will be in effect at the Green Music Center.
Redwood Outing
Early arrivers are invited to visit a magnificent coastal redwood grove, departing at 8:00 am on Wednesday June 15 for an hour’s drive into Sonoma’s beautiful west county area to Armstrong Woods. After an easy hour-long hike, the group will have lunch en route and return to SSU by 1:00 pm, in time to review their music before the opening tutti rehearsal at 2:00.
Typically, riders in each car group purchase their own lunch and share fuel costs with their drivers. There is no fee to walk into the park.
Visit Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve: http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=450
Typically, riders in each car group purchase their own lunch and share fuel costs with their drivers. There is no fee to walk into the park.
Visit Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve: http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=450
