What is a Cappella 101! ?
a Cappella 101! is a 4-week a cappella vocal instruction program for women (18 and over), taught by trained instructors under the direction of Kathy Mendenhall, Chorus Master Director and Vocal Production Specialist.
As a participant in the program, you will:
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Be introduced to the art of a cappella (unaccompanied) singing - one of today’s hottest musical styles.
Be introduced to the art of a cappella (unaccompanied) singing - one of today’s hottest musical styles.•Learn the basics of 4-part harmony in a small group setting
Learn the basics of 4-part harmony in a small group setting•Rehearse and perform with an award-winning chorus
Rehearse and perform with an award-winning chorus•Hone your vocal skills
Hone your vocal skillsProgram Details
Cost: FREE!
FREE!Dates: May 31, June 7, June 14, and June 21
May 31, June 7, June 14, and June 21Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM
6:00 – 8:00 PMLocation: New Covenant Presbyterian Church
New Covenant Presbyterian Church 916 Western Avenue, Albany, NY (across from the State Office Campus).
What to Wear: Comfortable clothing and shoes.
What to Bring: Water bottle, pen or pencil, portable tape recorder with blank tapes, and your voice!
Water bottle, pen or pencil, portable tape recorder with blank tapes, and your voice!Registration: Call Judy: (518) 785 - 3567. No later than May 31, 2007
Call Judy: (518) 785 - 3567. No later than May 31, 2007What is the Capitaland Chorus?
Capitaland Chorus was chartered in October 1977 with only 20 members. Over the years, our membership has increased from a handful of local women to a diverse group of women from ages 20 to 70+ with varying interests, backgrounds, and occupations, who live and work in six counties in and around the Capital District.
Education is of prime importance to the chorus and is achieved through the use of international-level coaches and faculty who train us in vocal production, choreography, and showmanship.
Each spring we compete with more than two-dozen choruses from Western and Upstate New York and the Canadian province of Ontario. For the past several years, Capitaland has placed in the top five in this regional competition, capturing first place medals in 1996, 1999, 2002, and 2004. This spring we brought home the gold for Division AA midsize chorus!
The chorus traveled to Detroit, MI in 2005 to represent our region at the International Competition.
Meet the Director of Capitaland Chorus and the Leader of a Cappella 101!
Kathy Mendenhall is the Master Director of Capitaland Chorus, as well as a popular, well-respected vocal coach of both male and female a cappella organizations throughout New York and Canada. She holds degrees from the Syracuse University School of Music and the Julliard School in New York City. In her professional life, Kathy is the Coordinator of Theater Management at Skidmore College, a liberal arts college in Saratoga Springs, New York.
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