Convention Schedule
Join the CS Music Singing Community in Chicago, May 23-26!
90+ Masterclasses from university faculty and industry professionals including:
World-Renowned Baritone Nathan Gunn
Broadway Star
Elizabeth Stanley
Grammy Winning Tenor Anthony Dean Griffey
CONVENTION PASS
Get a Convention Pass for $145 and attend any of the masterclasses, presentations, concerts, and exhibiting. Parent Passes are available for $45; teachers can get a discounted Convention Pass with the coupon code TEACHER.
**COMPETITION participants receive a free Pass
and do not need to register.**
Want to Sing in a Masterclass?
Or you can sign up on a Waiting List for free at the Presenter’s Expo table.
Schedule Key
= Classes you can sing or participate in one-on-one with the presenter. You can reserve a Guaranteed-to-Sing spot in this class.
= Class genre is either Classical or Musical Theatre or both.
= Class level can be focused on specific groups of singers or a combination of them: High School, University, Emerging Professional
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2nd Floor – Competitions & Classes
3rd Floor – Thursday Registration
5th Floor – Exhibitors, Classes, Convention Desk starting Friday
Thursday, May 23
2nd floor
Sign up on Royal Caribbean Production’s website or at the Convention. There is no additional cost for this audition!
Presented by Eric Trudel
Work on your audition with a great coach. Classes are scheduled at the beginning of the Convention to help you polish your audition for this weekend.
Guaranteed-to-Sing List FULL or 1 spot left
Presented by Ruobing Zhang
Work on your audition with a great coach. Classes are scheduled at the beginning of the Convention to help you polish your audition for this weekend.
Presented by Dana Zenobi
Steps to Creating Simple Advertising to Fill Your Concerts—and Avoid the Five Deadliest Mistakes!
Presented by Mark Stoddard
Presented by Eric Trudel
Work on your audition with a great coach. Classes are scheduled at the beginning of the Convention to help you polish your audition for this weekend.
Guaranteed-to-Sing List FULL or 1 spot left
Art Song and You: Drama in Miniature
Presented by Jane Bunnell & Marc Embree
Come and see how poetry and music combine to create magic. Discover the elements to consider as you dig into this treasure trove of glorious and interesting repertoire. Bring a piece to explore and share. You build from the inside, you choose what you want to communicate and there are no sets or costumes- just you!
Guaranteed-to-Sing List FULL or 1 spot left
What’s the Big Deal About Singing Through Straws?
Presented by Allen Henderson
Learn how to use the straws in your personal practice and why it is an important tool for your singing and teaching.
Presented by Janet Brown
“Texting” Your Way to Singing Success
Presented by Martha J Hart
Overlooked Art Songs
Presented by Myron Silberstein
Work on art songs that rarely make it onto recital programs, but are actually held in high esteem. Explore works by English-language composers such as Vincent Persichetti, Paul Creston, Vittorio Giannini, and Scott Wheeler that are ideal for emerging singers.
Technique: Making It Simple
Presented by Penelope Bitzas
Guaranteed-to-Sing List FULL or 1 spot left
Fifty Venues Other Than Theaters That Will Pay You to Sing
Presented by Mark Stoddard
The Many Paths to a Career in Singing
Presented by Dana Lynne Varga
Acting for Singers: Monologue for Success
Presented by Debra Cook
This class introduces an approach to monologue the lyrics of a song, leading toward genuine communication and transitions and will help one find what the character is looking at from one moment to the next. Thus, the emotional aspect of the music itself can carry strong and specific thoughts toward the intended significance.
Presented by Myron Silberstein
Work on your audition with a great coach. Classes are scheduled at the beginning of the Convention to help you polish your audition for this weekend.
Presented by Amy Pfrimmer
Presented by Frank Ragsdale
Guaranteed-to-Sing List FULL or 1 spot left
How To “Up” Your Audition
Presented by Joanna Odom
Friday, May 24
Presented by Carole Fitz Patrick & Amanda DeMaris
Presented by Eric Trudel
Work on your audition with a great coach. Classes are scheduled at the beginning of the Convention to help you polish your audition for this weekend.
Selecting Optimal Repertoire for the Undergraduate Audition
Presented by Susan Hochmiller
The Many Paths to a Career in Singing
Presented by Dana Lynne Varga
Running Your Own Singing Business
Presented by Robert Mirshak
Presented by Christine Anderson
Sing with Clarity
Presented by Carmen Pelton
Guaranteed-to-Sing List FULL or 1 spot left
Presented by Eric Trudel
Work on your audition with a great coach. Classes are scheduled at the beginning of the Convention to help you polish your audition for this weekend.
Confidence in Broadway Auditions
Presented by Jennifer Johns
What you’ve heard is true! “Your audition begins the moment you walk in the room!” In this hands-on workshop, we will discuss and work on the audition skills and the confidence you need to help you shine in any audition. From entrance to exit, we’ll make sure that directors and audiences see you as a true stand out from audition to final performance! Taught by Jennifer Johns, Artistic Director and Founder of Broadway Artists Alliance, and performer of Theatre, TV and Film! Broadway Artists Alliance is New York’s elite program for connecting young artists with Broadway Guest Instructors and Industry. Bring along your monologue and/or song. All students interested in participating will be actively engaged in this class! Walk away with a renewed confidence! IN addition to her work with Broadway Artists Alliance, Jennifer is also on current voice faculty at Pace University. Open to all levels of performers, beginning with High School.
Guaranteed-to-Sing List FULL or 1 spot left
Sound Ethics: Your Credible Voice Is Incredible
Presented by Daniel Teadt
Explore the power of your vocal authenticity. Find the connection between your inner and outer voices with work focused on discovering what makes your performance credible, true, and unique. Internationally Acclaimed vocal artist and master teacher Daniel Teadt will guide singers toward uncovering their most authentic sound.
Guaranteed-to-Sing List FULL or 1 spot left
Presented by Peter Atherton
Guaranteed-to-Sing List FULL or 1 spot left
Inspire and Express: How to Act While Singing
Presented by Samuel Mungo
Guaranteed-to-Sing List FULL or 1 spot left
Preparing for a Positive College Audition Experience
Presented by Amy Jarman
Guaranteed-to-Sing List FULL or 1 spot left
The Audition as Complete Performance
Presented by Patty Thom
Auditions are opportunities to give your best performance. In this masterclass with Patty Thom, chair of voice, the focus will be on those qualities of the audition which lead to a musical and artistic experience, both for the performer as well as for the audience. Thom will discuss dramatic choices, characterization, translation and the interpretation of text and poetry, physicalization, and making expressive and stylistic vocal choices. All auditions are a chance to perform beautifully and express yourself fully. Learn how to make that happen.
Guaranteed-to-Sing FULL or 1 spot left
Calling All Coloraturas!
Presented by Alison Trainer
Learn to be fearless about high notes.
Internationally acclaimed coloratura soprano Alison Trainer will share with you her tried and true tips for healthy and consistent high voice singing. Learn to be fearless approaching your high notes, and to achieve the ringing, shimmery, sustainable high range you need for a long career as a coloratura. All voice types welcome to observe.
Guaranteed-to-Sing List FULL or 1 spot left
Presented by William Hudson
High school seniors interested in pursuing classical music in college will be considered for $20,000 in scholarships. Come sing for us!
Breath Management Made Easy
Presented by Carol Mastrodomenico
Investigate different ways to feel the physical connection to your body and breath using body mapping, Qigong, and the “singer’s goodie bag.”
Presented by Karen Brunssen & Pamela Hinchman
Guaranteed-to-Sing List FULL or 1 spot left
Presented by Courtney Crouse & Autumn West
Prepare for college auditions in the following degree areas: BM in musical theater and vocal performance, MM in musical theater, MM in opera and vocal performance.
Guaranteed-to-Sing List FULL or 1 spot left
How to Kickstart Your Opera Career
Presented by Zenaida Desaubris
Cabaret Performances and Personal Branding
Presented by Ben Cameron
Don’t get lost in the crowd of good singers. Learn how to harness the power of your individuality and own your brand! Learn how to make a performance uniquely yours in an intimate cabaret setting. Taught by MAC Award winner Ben Cameron, attendees should bring a short cut of a song they love to sing, not necessarily that they should sing. This is not an audition class. Bring any song you love to perform.
Ben will be selecting 2 singers to perform at Broadway Sessions in New York City as “Rising Stars” in this hit, award winning award winning series. Those selected will be performing alongside Broadway talent and will be featured on BroadwayWorld.com
Guaranteed-to-Sing List FULL or 1 spot left
It Takes a Village
Presented by Judith Haddon & Mark Crayton
We believe that in order to grow as a singer you need to hear advice from everyone. At Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University, we strive to give you the expertise of our entire voice faculty. So come to our classes, have fun, play with us, laugh, and learn to sing!”
Marketing & Management Hotseat
Presented by Mark Stoddard & Robert Mirshak
Evaluate your management and marketing challenges and find ways to succeed in your performing career. Sign up to be in the hot seat and talk about your career options with Mark Stoddard and Robert Mirshak. This is not a singing class, but you do need to get a spot on their Guaranteed list to participate.
Musical Theatre Techniques
Liz Gray Belluni
What Your Auditioners Are Really Thinking
Presented by Michael Meraw
Guaranteed-to-Sing List FULL or 1 spot left
Presented by Melanie Emelio
Presented by Kevin Wilson
Guaranteed-to-Sing List FULL or 1 spot left
Presented by Ben Cameron
Take your musical theatre audition game to the next level! Learn how to stand out from the crowd and make an impact in a short 16-32 bars without giving away all your power to the folks behind the table. Focus on strong storytelling, vocal confidence, song selection and confidence. Ben works with the best singers on Broadway every week and knows that singing should be FUN, even in the audition experience. Make your “performance appointment YOURS”, not an audition for “them”.
Ben will be selecting 2 singers to perform at Broadway Sessions in New York City as “Rising Stars” in this hit, award winning award winning series. Those selected will be performing alongside Broadway talent and will be featured on BroadwayWorld.com
Guaranteed-to-Sing List FULL or 1 spot left
It Takes a Village
Presented by Judith Haddon & Mark Crayton
We believe that in order to grow as a singer you need to hear advice from everyone. At Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University, we strive to give you the expertise of our entire voice faculty. So come to our classes, have fun, play with us, laugh, and learn to sing!”
Getting to YES
Presented by Beth Roberts
Learn how to make your audition results go from maybe to YES!
Guaranteed-to-Sing List FULL or 1 spot left
How to Find a Job in Europe
Presented by Zenaida Desaubris
Secrets to Successful Auditions
Presented by Linda McAlister & Liza Kelly
Get adjudicator insights and performance tips for your next audition.
What Does the Music Tell You?
Presented by Robert Hansen
Get adjudicator insights and performance tips for your next audition.
7 Steps to Becoming Your Own Best Negotiator and Doing It Naturally
Presented by Mark Stoddard
Musical Theater or Classical Style: Are They Really That Different?
Presented by Steven Nanni
Effortless Confidence: Living and Performing Beyond Fear
Presented by Nicholas Pallesen
Looking for more confidence in your life or performing? Great news: it’s more available to you than you may realize. Join Metropolitan Opera baritone and Mental Performance Specialist Nicholas Pallesen as he explores three popular theories of where confidence comes from—preparation, experience, and mental techniques—and proposes a simple explanation for why we lose confidence and the equally simple path back to the unconditional, effortless confidence we were born with.
To learn more, visit www.nicholaspallesen.com.
Presented by Elizabeth Futral
Guaranteed-to-Sing List FULL or 1 spot left
Auditioning 101: Insights from Behind the Table
Presented by Greg Brown & Robert Kling
Presented by Susan Quittmeyer
SING THE WORDS!
Presented by George Shirley
Proper pronunciation of words produces expressive singing. Proper pronunciation can make it appear as though the singer understands and is deeply invested in the significance of those words even when, as is too often the case, the meaning of a phrase has not been fully grasped by the singer. Poetic language tends to be somewhat obscure making it difficult to comprehend, e.g., “The late year lies down the north, all is healed, all is health…” (James Agee from “Sure On This Shining Night”). Poetry, the language of imagery, must be painstakingly translated to gain ownership of the poet’s intent. We will focus on singing the words, not syllables alone.
Guaranteed-to-Sing List FULL or 1 spot left
Presented by Ben Cameron
Take your musical theatre audition game to the next level! Learn how to stand out from the crowd and make an impact in a short 16-32 bars without giving away all your power to the folks behind the table. Focus on strong storytelling, vocal confidence, song selection and confidence. Ben works with the best singers on Broadway every week and knows that singing should be FUN, even in the audition experience. Make your “performance appointment YOURS”, not an audition for “them”.
Ben will be selecting 2 singers to perform at Broadway Sessions in New York City as “Rising Stars” in this hit, award winning award winning series. Those selected will be performing alongside Broadway talent and will be featured on BroadwayWorld.com
Guaranteed-to-Sing List FULL or 1 spot left
Jilted to Perfection
Presented by Debra Cook
In the spirit of creating your own work, Debra Cook and company will perform the mini version of her musical, Jilted to Perfection, followed by a talk back session about the creative process and getting the work into a theatre festival. “Imagine a Wooster Group-style autobiographical monologue—think Spalding Gray or Eric Bogosian—but presented as a stream of consciousness musical, and you’d have an idea of Debra Cook’s funny and poignant Jilted to Perfection . . . a finale surprise I won’t spoil. But it is only one of the many unexpected and wonderful twists in this marvelous . . . musical.” —Robert Viagas, Theater Writer
It Takes More Than a Great Voice
Presented by Jordan Reynolds & Austin Vitaliano
Learn what goes into a successful vocal career.
Freeing Your Story
Presented by Brad Hougham & Patrice Pastore
Learn vocal technique with improvisation.
Guaranteed-to-Sing List FULL or 1 spot left
Musical Theatre Audition Techniques
Presented by Steven Gross & Dale Cox
Guaranteed-to-Sing List FULL or 1 spot left
Singing in Style
Presented by Juliana Gondek
What makes Mozart sound uniquely Mozartean? How does singing Mozart differ from singing Rossini or Puccini? What elements distinguish style and vocal performance of one historic period from another? Professor Juliana Gondek, career specialist in Baroque, Mozart, Bel Canto, Verdi, verismo, Strauss, and contemporary repertoire, provides concrete tools for elegant, idiomatic, persuasive singing to help your performance stand out from the crowd.
Guaranteed-to-Sing List FULL or 1 spot left
Presented by Dan Johnson-Wilmot & Ann Schoenecker
Saturday, May 25
Improving Text Inflection
Presented by James Demier
Guaranteed-to-Sing List FULL or 1 spot left
Let’s Talk Shop: The Business of Broadway
Presented by Jennifer Johns
Stop waving through a window and get the real scoop on the business side of the business of Broadway! Learn the tricks of trade for finding the right audition opportunities for you on Broadway and then landing the role once you do!
The class is not to be missed for Musical Theatre and Crossover Singers of all ages with an interest in a Broadway career. Would you like to find NYC representation? What do you need to do to land a big audition? WE HAVE THE ANSWERS FOR YOU! Jennifer Johns, Artistic Director and Founder of Broadway Artists Alliance, New York’s elite program for connecting young artists with Broadway Guest Instructors and NY Industry will get your questions answered regarding New York auditions, the unions, marketing, pictures and resumés, working well with an agent or manager, understanding the important players in the industry, contracts, choosing and preparing for college auditions, casting director submissions, transitioning from kids or teens in the biz to young adult careers, and more! Jennifer is also on current voice faculty at Pace University. All ages of Performers beginning with High School, as well as Parents, and Teachers invited.
Be A Triple Threat!
Presented by Ben Cameron
Want to work on Broadway? You’ve got to do it all! Learn music and movement and explore cold reading techniques from a vast array of the hottest Broadway shows. No dance experience required. Materials provided. This is a group masterclass. To participate, just attend the class.
Ben will be selecting 2 singers to perform at Broadway Sessions in New York City as “Rising Stars” in this hit, award winning award winning series. Those selected will be performing alongside Broadway talent and will be featured on BroadwayWorld.com
Presented by Daniel Weeks, Amy Johnson & Quinn Patrick Ankrum
What’s So Special About CCM (College-Conservatory of Music)?
Presented by Jonathan Retzlaff
Guaranteed-to-Sing List FULL or 1 spot left
Presented by BTT NYC’s Catherine Cox & David Evans
Groups competing in the new CS Music Large Ensembles Competition will workshop their competition piece with a successful Broadway coach or performer. All attendees are welcome in the audience.
Presented by Patrick Hansen
Guaranteed-to-Sing List FULL or 1 spot left
Presented by Catherine Cox & David Evans
Acting a Song Catherine Cox is a Tony nominee and credits include major roles in eight Broadway shows. David Evans is the Associate Conductor of Wicked. Together they are co-artistic directors of Broadway Triple Threat, a summer musical theater intensive in NYC.
Guaranteed-to-Sing List FULL or 1 spot left
Presented by Diane Thueson Reich
Bring what you have, where you are, and let’s take it to the next level!
Presented by Oliver Worthington
Presented by André Campelo
Presented by Jennifer Johns from Broadway Artists Alliance
Groups competing in the new CS Music Large Ensembles Competition will workshop their competition piece with a successful Broadway coach or performer. All attendees are welcome in the audience.
Presented by Nathan Gunn, Julie Gunn, & Sarah Wigley
Guaranteed-to-Sing List FULL or 1 spot left
Giving and Taking Successful Online Lessons
Presented by Mike Elson
Surrender to Your Character to Conquer Your Fear
Presented by Adria Firestone
Learn three keys to control your fear, create an intriguing character, and ground yourself in the present.
Guaranteed-to-Sing List FULL or 1 spot left
College Audition Preperation
Presented by Nancy Maultsby
Guaranteed-to-Sing List FULL or 1 spot left
Presented by Ben Cameron
Take your musical theatre audition game to the next level! Learn how to stand out from the crowd and make an impact in a short 16-32 bars without giving away all your power to the folks behind the table. Focus on strong storytelling, vocal confidence, song selection and confidence. Ben works with the best singers on Broadway every week and knows that singing should be FUN, even in the audition experience. Make your “performance appointment YOURS”, not an audition for “them”.
Ben will be selecting 2 singers to perform at Broadway Sessions in New York City as “Rising Stars” in this hit, award winning award winning series. Those selected will be performing alongside Broadway talent and will be featured on BroadwayWorld.com
Guaranteed-to-Sing List FULL or 1 spot left
Good Diction Is Good Vocalism
Presented by Brad Hougham & Patrice Pastore
Guaranteed-to-Sing List FULL or 1 spot left
Getting to YES
Presented by Beth Roberts
How to make your audition results go from maybe to YES!
Guaranteed-to-Sing List FULL or 1 spot left
The Pathway to Excellence and Vocal Health Development
Presented by Robert Loewen
Join Robert Loewen, voice specialist for The RCM Certificate Program, for an exploration of the new Voice Syllabus. RCM’s comprehensive curriculum represents the North American standard of vocal development for singers of all ages. From the 2019 Voice Syllabus.
Presented by Matthew Worth
Guaranteed-to-Sing List FULL or 1 spot left
Presented by Maria Spacagna
Guaranteed-to-Sing List FULL or 1 spot left
Presented by Greg Brown from Royal Caribbean Productions
Groups competing in the new CS Music Large Ensembles Competition will workshop their competition piece with a successful Broadway coach or performer. All attendees are welcome in the audience.
The Acoustic Advantage: Your Personal PA System
Presented by Kenneth Bozeman
Use acoustics to free your voice and range. Do you struggle with range? Are some vowels more difficult for you than others? This session will introduce the acoustics of range, address these concerns, and accelerate your progress.
Straight Talk
Presented by Bradley Williams
Known for his straight-forward approach to vocal instruction, international tenor and chair of voice at the New England Conservatory, Bradley Williams will hear singers in a masterclass setting designed to provide helpful feedback to the participants. He will also answer audience questions regarding all aspects of the singer’s trek from high school through entering the professional arena postgraduate school.
Guaranteed-to-Sing List FULL or 1 spot left
Blending Classical and Musical Theatre Styles
Presented by Kate Bass
Guaranteed-to-Sing List FULL or 1 spot left
Engage Your Body to Unlock Your Authentic Voice
Presented by Thomas Michael Allen
Guaranteed-to-Sing List FULL or 1 spot left
How to Make Money Part-Time Teaching While You’re Gigging as a Singer
Presented by Mike Elson
Marketing & Management Hotseat
Presented by Mark Stoddard & Robert Mirshak
Evaluate your management and marketing challenges and find ways to succeed in your performing career. Sign up to be in the hot seat and talk about your career options with Mark Stoddard and Robert Mirshak. This is not a singing class, but you do need to get a spot on their Guranteed-to-Sing list to participate.
Musical Theater or Classical Style: Is it Really That Different?
Presented by Steven Nanni
Winning the Mental Game: The Simple Solution to Performance Anxiety
Presented by Nicholas Pallesen
Are nerves getting in the way of you auditioning and performing at the level you know you’re capable of? Imagine walking into an audition knowing you can be your best, no matter how you feel or no matter the circumstances! Join Metropolitan Opera baritone and Mental Performance Specialist Nicholas Pallesen as he reveals a fresh, new perspective on performance anxiety and shares how to thrive in performances and auditions without needing mental techniques, a pre-performance routine, or “getting in the zone.” To learn more, visit www.nicholaspallesen.com
Presented by Salvatore Champagne
Guaranteed-to-Sing List FULL or 1 spot left
Presented by Robin Rice
Guaranteed-to-Sing List FULL or 1 spot left
Presented by Susanne Mentzer
Guaranteed-to-Sing List FULL or 1 spot left
Breath Work
Presented by Alexis Davis-Hazell
Presented by Mary Burgess
Presented by Dean Southern
Expressing Our Spirit Through Song
Presented by John Holiday
So often, we, as performers, put up barriers, which prevent us from being connected to our audience and the music. In today’s masterclass, I aim to help each artist tap into their zest for singing, while bringing the spirit of who they are to the forefront of the music. Breathe deeply, release and exhale with expression. I eagerly anticipate working with these fiercely-talented artists.
Presented by Robin Rice
Presented by Dan Johnson-Wilmot & Ann Schoenecker
Crossing Over from Classical to Commercial Music
Presented by Matthew Edwards
Presented by Quinn Patrick Ankrum, Amy Johnson & Daniel Weeks
Guaranteed-to-Sing List FULL or 1 spot left
Presented by Elizabeth Thompson
Crossover Auditions
Presented by Steven Gross & Dale Cox
Techniques and tips for classically trained singers auditioning for musical theatre roles.
Presented by Susan Quittmeyer
Presented by John David De Haan
Sunday, May 26
Presented by Joshua May
Presented by William Hudson
High school seniors interested in pursuing classical music in college will be considered for $20,000 in scholarships. Come sing for us!
Presented by Katherine Drago Luellen
Maximize your summers to prepare for college. We will discuss the pros and cons of different types of summer program experiences, and best practices for researching and preparing for the college admission process.
Agents, Getting Hired and Making Money
Presented by Robert Mirshak
Marketing & Management Hotseat
Presented by Mark Stoddard & Robert Mirshak
Evaluate your management and marketing challenges and find ways to succeed in your performing career. Sign up to be in the hot seat and talk about your career options with Mark Stoddard and Robert Mirshak. This is not a singing class, but you do need to get a spot on their Guranteed-to-Sing list to participate.
Masterclass for Releasing Head and Neck Tension using the McClosky Technique™
Presented by Lisa Browne Barksdale
Art Song and You: Drama in Miniature
Presented by Jane Bunnell & Marc Embree
Come and see how poetry and music combine to create magic. Discover the elements to consider as you dig into this treasure trove of glorious and interesting repertoire. Bring a piece to explore and share. You build from the inside, you choose what you want to communicate and there are no sets or costumes- just you!
European Auditions
Presented by Zenaida Desaubris
Presented by Reverie Berger & Rebecca Salter
GYROKINESIS® for Singers: What it is and How it Helps
Presented by Thomas Michael Allen
Presented by Kristof Van Grysperre
Presented by Elizabeth Stanley
Guaranteed-to-Sing List FULL or 1 spot left
Conservatory vs. Liberal Arts College: Where do I Belong?
Presented by Tammy Hensrud
Professor Tammy Hensrud will work with singers on advancing their interpretation and vocal technique while also explaining the benefits of a liberal arts education at St. Olaf College.
Celebrating the North American Song Tradition
Presented by Victoria Holland
Join Victoria Holland, lead editor and compiler of the RCM’s 2019 Voice Series, in this exploration of the new repertoire series. She will present new compositions and arrangements from the North American song tradition. From the RCM Certificate Program Voice Series, 2019 Edition.
Presented by Ben Cameron
Take your musical theatre audition game to the next level! Learn how to stand out from the crowd and make an impact in a short 16-32 bars without giving away all your power to the folks behind the table. Focus on strong storytelling, vocal confidence, song selection and confidence. Ben works with the best singers on Broadway every week and knows that singing should be FUN, even in the audition experience. Make your “performance appointment YOURS”, not an audition for “them”.
Ben will be selecting 2 singers to perform at Broadway Sessions in New York City as “Rising Stars” in this hit, award winning award winning series. Those selected will be performing alongside Broadway talent and will be featured on BroadwayWorld.com
Guaranteed-to-Sing List FULL or 1 spot left
Vocal Science & Health
Presented by Mira Yang
Presented by Kerry Jennings
Presented by Christine Anderson
Presented by Ben Cameron
Take your musical theatre audition game to the next level! Learn how to stand out from the crowd and make an impact in a short 16-32 bars without giving away all your power to the folks behind the table. Focus on strong storytelling, vocal confidence, song selection and confidence. Ben works with the best singers on Broadway every week and knows that singing should be FUN, even in the audition experience. Make your “performance appointment YOURS”, not an audition for “them”.
Ben will be selecting 2 singers to perform at Broadway Sessions in New York City as “Rising Stars” in this hit, award winning award winning series. Those selected will be performing alongside Broadway talent and will be featured on BroadwayWorld.com
American/English Art Songs and Arias
Presented by Anthony Dean Griffey
Guaranteed-to-Sing List FULL or 1 spot left
CCM Technique
Presented by Steven Gross & Dale Cox
Explore Contemporary Commercial Music (CCM) singing styles.
Guaranteed-to-Sing List FULL or 1 spot left
Preparing for College
Presented by Courtney Crouse & Autumn West
Prepare for college auditions in the following degree areas: BM in musical theater and vocal performance, MM in musical theater, MM in opera and vocal performance.
Guaranteed-to-Sing List FULL or 1 spot left
As always, this schedule is subject to change. A final printed schedule will be given to attendees at the Convention.