Women in Jazz Association, Inc. 

presents

You Sing! Vocal Performance Workshop

(for everyone who enjoys singing)

Saturday, October 9, 2010

10:00 am to 4:00 pm

George Washinton Carver Museum & Cultural Center

in the Boyd Vance Theater

1165 Angelina Street

Austin, TX 

Register in Advance at wij.eventbrite.com

Registration at the door starts 9:30 am on Oct 9th

All singers’ are invited to learn or receive coaching on jazz vocal performance techniques at the

Women in Jazz You Sing! Vocal Performance Workshop.

Who Should Attend?

If you have a passion for singing and desire to sing in front of others, either in a private setting, at school, at church or as an idol, this workshop is for you! Men and women, boys and girl are welcome. Come prepared to sing and have a great time. Or just come to observe, take in the lessons and support the other singers.

Workshop Faculty

 

 

 

 

Dr. James Polk: Legendary Pianist, Orchestra Conductor, Composer

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 Pamela Hart: Professional Vocalist and Producer of Women in Jazz Concert Series

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

Kellye Gray: Professional Vocalist and Vocal Instructor

Workshop Topics

• Personal coaching

• Use of rhythm

• Sing with a band

• Wow your audience

• Improvisation (feel the swing)

• Microphone technique

• Stage presence

• Be an entertainer

• Practical Application - Participants

Workshop participants and will have opportunities to sing with the James Polk Trio during each session. Participating singers are encouraged to bring lead sheets for the band, but not required.

Workshop Band

• Piano - James Polk

• Bass - Aaron Allen

• Drums - Kevin Scott

This workshop will provide a rare opportunity vocalists of all ages should not pass up. Limited Seats are available... but hurry!

The workshop fee is only $45.00 ($35.00 with Official Student ID).  The registration in include:

• Learning Materials

• Tote Bag with Women in Jazz Logo (diminsions 14" x 17")

               [Sample]

• Lunch at 12:00 PM

TO REGISTER, SELECT ONE of the FOUR methods below:

•  Register Online at http://wij.EventBright.com (PayPal Account or Credit Card)

• Phone Registration - Call 512-258-6947, Select option '1'; Provide your name, address, and phone number; or your name and email address.

• eMail to WIJ@womeninjazz.org with the subject of "Workshop Registration", and provide your name, address, phone number, and quantity.

• At the Door on Saturday, October 9th.  Seats are limited. 

• Credit cards and cash.  Sorry, checks are not accepted at the door.

The Women in Jazz Concert Series and Vocal Performance Workshops are funded and supported in part by the City of Austin through the Cultural Arts Division.