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Message from the President
The year's at the spring
And day's at the morn;
Morning's at seven;
The hill-side's dew-pearl'd;
The lark's on the wing;
The snail's on the thorn;
God's in His heaven –
All's right with the world!
-Robert Browning
I love this setting of Robert Browning's poem by Amy Beach and have been recently coaching it in my studio. There is such a sense of rejuvenation both in the text and in Beach's ecstatic and soaring vocal line! Personally, I feel as if the arrival of spring each year launches me leaping into a whole new mind-set – my students perk up, the school year starts to ramp up for a grand finale, and everyone is sprinting to the finish line that is summer! This year is no different and I am thrilled to share all the news events for the Chapter in this our quarterly newsletter.
Within our Chapter, there are so many exciting opportunities for our singers to continue their training throughout the summer. While many of the large and established programs run by NATS Ontario Chapter members have sent their casting notices (think COSI and COAA for example), there are a host of new programs cropping up! Scroll down for more information on Laurier’s new Art Song Intensive, for the University of Toronto’s Choral Conducting Symposium, and a new opera scenes program called Long Reach Summer Intensive independently run by Michael Donovan. And don't forget about Western University’s new Music Theatre on the Thames program that was featured in the last newsletter and our recent invitation to the upcoming 2015 IRCPA Networking Dinner with Joan Dornemann. Voice training in Ontario is alive and well and I hope you will take a moment to support the fantastic work that our colleagues are doing in our community. If you are running a program, headed out in the world to teach at one, want to be part of one, or have students that are looking for something to do this summer, drop me a line and let's get ourselves and our students connected and singing. Keep checking the NATS Ontario website as I will post new events there as they come into my mailbox.
Finally, NATS Ontario is thrilled to announce that our Spring Professional Development Day will be on Body Mapping with Melissa Malde, co-author of the book What Every Singer Needs to Know About the Body. Our Special Projects team, headed up by Alison Moodie, has made arrangements for Melissa to join us from Colorado to present a six hour hands-on workshop…Scroll down for more information. I hope to see you there with your yoga pants on!
As we look forward to spring, I would love to hear from you - email me at president@natsontario.org.
Elizabeth McDonald
PS: SAVE THE DATE: Spring AGM and Professional Development Day
Saturday, May 2, 2015
"Body Mapping"
University of Toronto
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SPRING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP
 Body Mapping:
What Every Singer Needs to Know
About the Body
with Melissa Malde
Saturday, May 2, 2015 10:30-5:30 pm
Geiger-Torel Room, University of Toronto, 80 Queens’ Park, Toronto
Schedule of Events:
8:30 am - Coffee/Tea time
9:00 am - NATSOntario Chapter AGMeeting
10:00 am - Registrants Check-in and grab a coffee/tea/snack
10:30 am - 12:30 pm “Body Mapping” (Part 1) with Melissa Malde
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm - Catered Lunch
1:30 pm - 5:30 pm - “Body Mapping” (Part 2) with Melissa Malde
Note to participants:
Wear comfortable clothing to “move in”, bring a yoga mat (if possible) and a water bottle.
Melissa Malde has performed with numerous organizations throughout the United States, including Opera Colorado, Kentucky Opera, Ohio Light Opera, the Bangor Symphony, the Cedar Rapids Symphony, Dorian Opera Theatre, the Cheyenne Symphony, the Colorado Music Festival and Cedar Rapids Opera Theatre. She has sung abroad in Moscow, Prague and Germany. Dr. Malde holds degrees from Oberlin College and Conservatory, Northwestern University, the University of Cincinnati, and the Hochschule für Musik in Munich. She is certified as an Andover Educator to teach Body Mapping and is the author of What Every Singer Needs to Know About the Body, available through Plural Publishing.
What is Body Mapping?
Body Mapping is the conscious correcting and refining of one’s body map to produce efficient, coordinated, effective movement. Body Mapping, over time, with application, allows any musician to play or sing like a natural. It is a tool that is useful in many different settings from music studios to exercise studios and beyond. Body Mapping not only helps musicians avoid injury, it also enhances musicians’ technique. When musicians have an accurate perception of their anatomy and physiology, their playing or singing becomes more efficient, enabling greater freedom and expressiveness.
For more information check out bodymap.org
Early bird registration until April 10, 2015. Registration increases after April 10th.
NATS Ontario Chapter Members $25.00 ($35.00 after Early Bird deadline)
Non-Chapter Members $50.00 ($60.00 after Early Bird deadline)
(Morning Coffee Break and Catered Lunch included)
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The Faculty of Music at Wilfrid Laurier University is proud to present Art Song Intensive, an exclusive 3-week, residential workshop for singers and pianists that provides an intensive experience of collaboration in pairs using the Art Song repertoire. The workshop takes place May 4-22, 2015.
This workshop includes:
1 hour with each instructor.
2 hours of lyric diction.
2 hours of contemporary repertoire studies lecture.
3 hours of masterclass.
3 hours of body mapping.
Performance opportunities: 2 public concerts.
Instructors include:
Daniel Lichti, Associate Professor, Voice.
John Hess, Associate Professor (UWO), Piano, Vocal Coach.
Kimberly Barber, Associate Professor, Voice.
Leslie De’Ath, Professor, Piano, Vocal Diction.
APPLICATION DETAILS
Registration will be limited to 6 singers and 6 pianists. Pre-formed duos or individuals are welcome to apply.
Application deadline: March 16, 2015
For more information or to apply: choosemusic@wlu.ca.
COURSE INFORMATION
Start/End Dates: May 4 to May 22, 2015.
Location: John Aird Centre, Faculty of Music, Wilfrid Laurier University (Waterloo campus).
Fee: $1,300 ($1,250 + $50 non-refundable registration fee).
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The University of Toronto
Choral Conducting Symposium
This intensive, one-week seminar is an excellent opportunity for music teachers and community chorus conductors to gain professional development and continuing education credits (graduate and undergraduate). The combination of learning and camaraderie of fellow music teachers and other conductors makes for a stimulating and enjoyable experience.
Repertoire
Conductors selected for Dr. Apfelstadt’s masterclasses must prepare choruses from Handel’s Messiah (Part I), Morten Lauridsen’s Nocturnes, Fauré’s Cantique de Jean Racine, and additional shorter works as assigned no later than June 10, 2015.
Dr. Mark Sirett will present sessions on the adolescent voice and working with youth choirs. He will also conduct all Symposium participants in a Directors’ Chorus that rehearses daily.
Dr. Hilary Apfelstadt will coach 8-12 advanced conductors in daily rehearsal with the Symposium Singers. Prospective masterclass conducting applications must send a letter of intent, a CV, and a repertoire list representing recent work no later than May 1, 2015.
Dr. Lori-Anne Dolloff will coach intermediate level conductors and also lead sessions on singing, using materials gleaned from her research in the Canadian North.
Elizabeth McDonald soprano and UofT voice faculty member, will present sessions on vocal health and pedagogy, as well as offer individual voice consults with participants.
The seminar will focus on:
Leading adolescent choral ensembles, choral repertoire and resources
, choral pedagogy and rehearsal planning, vocal health and pedagogy. It will also include daily rehearsals with the symposium singers, individual voice consultations
, networking opportunities with peers,
Music Plus materials perusal and purchase opportunities.
Daily Schedule
Monday - Thursday: 8:30am-4:30pm Friday: 9:00am-12:00pm
For further information, e-mail the Symposium Coordinator, Dr. Hilary Apfelstadt
hilary.apfelstadt@utoronto.ca
Registration deadline: June 1, 2015
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MARIA KASTELIZ
Toronto
I am looking to share/rent a studio that has a piano in the Bloor/High Park or downtown area. I live in High Park/Bloor. I am flexible with the hours. My specialties are Bel Canto and Vocal Rehabilitation.
Please email me at ackerkas@execulink.com or phone at
416 788 8434.
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MARY LOU FALLIS
Toronto
Upcoming
Canadian Art Song Project Concert
"Humour, Play and the Canadian Art Song"
Monday, March 23
7pm
Walter Hall
University of Toronto
www.canadianartsongproject.ca
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YOUR NEWS HERE!
We would love to hear from you!
Newsletters are published 4 times per year in September, January, March, and June. Please drop us a note by the first day of the month of publication with your news.
No news is too small!
president@natsontario.org
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RCM Exam this June?
Need a pianist?
Sue Black, M.Mus
offering experienced vocal accompaniment for
June 2015 exams
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MICHAEL DONOVAN
Toronto
After an exciting inaugural 2014 season featuring the staging of the 2nd act of Mozart’s Le Nozze di Figaro, the second annual Long Reach Summer Intensive Workshop will be held in Toronto this summer from May 25th till June 6th, 2015.
This year, we will be staging the entire 1st act of Kurt Weill’s opera Street Scene. The workshop rehearsals and workshop performance will be held at a downtown Toronto location.
This large-ensemble stage work will allow each student to study a solo role. There is no chorus in this piece!
Michael Donovan is the music director, and Anne-Marie Donovan is the stage director.
The cost for this workshop is $650 per student.
If you are interested in auditioning, please contact Michael Donovan
416 537 9055
michaeldonovan@schubertnow.ca
schubertnow.ca
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JOAN HEELS
London
Dear NATS Colleague,
Do you have pupils who participate in and are preparing for Voice Exams?
Sight Singing is a challenging part of every examination, assessment and audition. The Sight Singing for Success books give teachers and students a fantastic tool to help them develop strong sight singing skills.
Sight Singing for Success Books and eBooks are valuable resources for preparing your pupils for the sight singing component of any voice examinations, RCM, CC and other like exams.
SS4S eBooks are now available on line at www.sightsingingforsuccess.com
There are 2 levels/grades in each of the downloadable eBooks:
Levels/Grades 1 & 2, Levels 3 & 4, and Levels 5 & 6 are available now.
Levels/Grades 7 & 8 and 9 & 10 are coming soon.
Each eBook is only $14.95.
Students can download these eBooks onto their Tablets or iPads.
The hard cover Sight Singing for Success books, Volumes 1 and 2, are available also on-line, and at Music Dealers across Canada. A big thank-you goes out to many of you who are already using the Sight Singing for Success books in your studios.
www.sightsingforsuccess.com
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