Feb 02, 2015
by Jim Gerbig
At this time, I would like to offer a few thoughts which, I hope, will help you as you put the finishing touches on your preparation for performing at Solo & Ensemble Festival.
There are three areas of focus I would like to address; Intonation, Tempo, and Interpretation.
INTONATION
First, be sure to check your intonation, not only in the warm-up room, but in the actual performance room as well. If playing with live piano accompaniment, tune to the piano in the performance room.
Brass and Woodwind players, check more than one pitch; I suggest Concert F,…READ MORE
Sep 26, 2014
by Rachel Eve Holmes
Diction for Singers: Why it is Important
Do you sing in other languages, but aren’t quite confident that you are performing with authentic pronunciation? Consider checking out the course I will be teaching for 5 Sunday evenings at the Madison Music Foundry, October 12, 19, & 26, as well as November 2 and 9. This class is ideal for students that compete in Solo and Ensemble, NATS competitions, sing in foreign languages in choirs, those who hope to be voice majors in college, and aspiring opera singers. Performers interested in various dialects of English could also benefit from knowledge of…READ MORE