Voice Lab 2020

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COVID - 19 UPDATE

As we work to curb the spread of COVID-19, the Faculty of Music has decided to cancelled Voice Lab for this summer's session. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact choosemusic@wlu.ca.

For the latest updates regarding COVID-19, visit Laurier's coronavirus information page.
Information for 2021 Voice Lab will be posted when available. We wish you all the best in these coming weeks and look forward to seeing you next year.

Wilfrid Laurier University is proud to present our 2020 Voice Lab, a unique not-for-credit workshop for undergraduate and graduate-level singers who wish to pursue vocal studies beyond the fall and winter terms offered by most universities.

Voice Lab's concentration of studies results in significant, often accelerated vocal progress, and a well-learned body of repertoire, some of which is performed in concert during the workshop. The workshop focuses on the creative process of the singer, with ample one-on-one lesson time with both voice pedagogues and collaborative pianists, group lessons, body work and much more.

Dates: May 11 - 29, 2020
Location: Faculty of Music, Wilfrid Laurier University
Fee: $1,250 (full program), $950 (with reduced lessons/coaching)
Application deadline: April 20, 2020

Full Program Details

• three weeks of concentrated study with emphasis on voice technique and repertoire
• several hours per week of individual instruction consisting of:
  • two 45 min lessons per week, one with each of the designated voice pedagogues
  • one hour per week with each coach-accompanist
  • weekly performance in masterclass
• ensemble work will also receive some emphasis within this framework
• Yoga for singers once per week
• Body Mapping (three 1.5 hour sessions)
• Seminars, group technique and other sessions of interest

Reduced Program Details

• three weeks of concentrated study with emphasis on voice technique and repertoire
• individual instruction consisting of:
  • one 45 min lesson per week, with one of the designated voice pedagogues
  • half hour per week with one of the coach-accompanists
  • weekly performance in masterclass
• ensemble work will also receive some emphasis within this framework
• Yoga for singers once per week
• Body Mapping (three 1.5 hour sessions)
• Seminars, group technique and other sessions of interest

Instructors

• Kimberly Barber, voice, Body Mapping
• Leslie Fagan, voice, masterclass, group technique
• Lorin Shalanko, coach-accompanist
• Anna Ronai, coach-accompanist

Masterclass Guests

• Miriam Khalil, voice masterclass
• Linda Kash, improvisational masterclass
• Amanda Brunk, voice masterclass
• Leigh Graham, Fit for the Stage

Withdrawal and Refund Policy

• notice of withdrawal must be made to Renee Ellis by e-mail reellis@wlu.ca
• a full tuition refund, less a $50 registration fee, will be issued when notice of withdrawal is received prior to the start of workshop
• after the start of the workshop, refunds will be handled on a case by case basis

Please note that no refund of any sort will be given if the university is closed for any reason during your course.

Scholarship Assistance

Scholarship assistance is available (upon request) to students with financial need on a case-by-case basis and will be determined and allocated once all students have enrolled.  

Wilfrid Laurier University reserves the right to cancel a course in which there is insufficient enrolment. In the event of a cancellation, students will be informed and all fees will be refunded.