The 2010 JemsFest Vocal Workshop.
26 Italian Songs and Arias Rebooted: Returning to their organic roots

For Advanced singers (High School through Adult)

Selected participants will receive comprehensive coaching on Italian Diction, Baroque Ornamentation, and Baroque Styling from noted experts in Early Music.  Two days of coaching will culminate in opportunities for public performance with professionals on historically authentic instruments (lute, theorbo, harpsichord) in a Friday evening concert.  This workshop is of particular interest to those who will be auditioning for Collegiate Scholarships, competitions, or general auditions for productions of Baroque Oratorio or Opera.  Any singers who have particular interest in this style and repertoire are also very welcome

Faculty:
Jay Carter, countertenor
Sara Tannehill, soprano
Dr. Jeffrey Noonan, lute/theorbo
Charles Metz, harpsichord

Workshop participants will select and prepare 2 pieces from 26 Italian Songs and Arias.  These pieces will be studied, explored, and thoroughly coached. Each participant receives several coachings with the Faculty and there is the possibility of performing them in a Friday evening concert.  Questions regarding repertoire should be directed to Jay Carter; jay.carter@aya.yale.edu 


This event is a part of JEMS FEST (Jewell Early Music Summer Festival) and will be held at William Jewell College. Liberty, Missouri. USA
Schedule:
Wednesday August 4
2:00 Introductions and Mini Concert
2:30 - 5 Coachings with Lute and Harpsichord
5:00 - 6 Dinner Break
6:00 - 7 Presentation on Baroque Ornamentation
7:00 - 8 Coachings

Thursday August 5 
2:00 Coachings (open to the public)
3:30 Q and A with the performers
5:00 Dinner Break
6:00 - 8 Dress Rehearsal

Friday August 6
5:30  Call for 6:00 Concert  

Fees:  A 25.00 deposit is required to hold your place.  A further 100.00 is due payable the first day of the workshop.  Limited scholarships are available for students in need.