Calendar

Feb
3
Fri
2023
Single Singers Lunch
Feb 3 @ 2:00 PM – Feb 5 @ 4:00 PM

This lunch is an optional, fun meet-up for the Single Singers.

The Single Singers is an a cappella group open to any singer at any level who is willing to learn the material on his or her own, prior to coming to SingStrong, and willing to perform on stage after just one day together!

We won’t have time to plunk notes so make sure you know your part cold! (You’ll also need a weekend pass or class pass to participate.)

Contact your director for learning materials and get ready to sing your heart out!

You will be performing at the Saturday 2PM concert during the judge’s deliberations.

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(Mere steps from the basement parking level of the Courtyard Marrriot Hotel.)
Feb
4
Sat
2023
HS Competition Registration and Soundcheck Opens
Feb 4 2023 @ 7:30 AM – Feb 8 2020 @ 11:00 AM

HS Competitors arrive and get settled, warmed-up and ready to show the judges what they’ve got!

Note that all competing HS groups should attend the orientation. You will need the information we give you there.

Soundcheck will follow. Note that soundcheck are generally open for other (quiet) competitors to view. It’s a great learning experience!

Once a group has completed their own sound-check, their members may stay or are free to attend classes, Spotlight Showcases, their group’s coaching and more.

Have fun!

HS Competition Soundchecks
Feb 4 2023 @ 8:00 AM – Feb 8 2020 @ 11:00 AM

All high school competitors start off right here to soundcheck.

If you are a HS Competitor, your schedule may look like this.

 

Intro to Overtone Singing
Feb 4 2023 @ 10:00 AM – Feb 8 2020 @ 11:00 AM

Learn to sing two notes at the same time.

Do you really need more information than that? Ok. Maybe you do!

Overtone Singing is a technique that enables one vocalist to produce and, with a bit of practice, control two notes simultaneously.

Overtone singing can be used in various contexts, from emulating synthesized sounds to full self-polyphony. When multiple voices come together to sing in this style, a relaxing, glowing atmosphere is created. This workshop will explain the theory behind overtone singing and teach the basic techniques of producing them.

Harmonic Introductions is a small vocal ensemble dedicated to expanding the awareness, appreciation, and understanding of overtone singing. Founded by Robb Saffell and Julian-Israel Canizares in Spring, 2012, Harmonic Introductions seeks to teach, perform, and build a culture and community focused on the art of overtone singing.
Single Singers SOUNDCHECK in the Main Theatre
Feb 4 2023 @ 10:15 AM – Feb 8 2020 @ 10:55 AM

Gather at 10:15 in the main theatre. And please be silent as there are other sound checks occurring!

At 10:30 SHARP it will be YOUR turn to soundcheck! Follow the instructions of your director and the sound engineer and enjoy the massive sound system and multitudinous wireless microphones!

Click here for information on the Single Singers, SingStrong’s open group that anyone can join!

Vocal Health for Singers + Beatboxers w/ Lynda Antonetti, MS, CCC-SLP
Feb 4 2023 @ 11:00 AM – Feb 8 2020 @ 12:00 PM

Your vocal health means everything! Trained singer turned Speech Pathologist, Lynda Antonetti shows singers and beatboxers the path to a healthy voice.

Beatboxers, have you ever wondered about the impact of your sound effects on your vocal folds? Lynda will discuss the surprising implications of beatboxing on your vocal health.

Singers, have you noticed that some artists “can’t do it live”? For some singers using some techniques,  the sound they achieve in studio isn’t sustainable in a live setting. It does too much damage to the vocal chords. How can you tell if you’re doing things the healthy way or not?

This class examines the voice as an instrument and the singer as an athlete. Lynda helps you determine what type of voice user you are, and most importantly, points out the common pitfalls that hurt singers and how to avoid them.

Lynda A. Antonetti MS, CCC-SLP holds a Bachelors of Science in Speech Pathology from SUNY Geneseo, and her masters from NOVA Southeastern University. She’s been a certified Speech Language Pathologist since 1998, but she’s been a singer all her life with formal vocal lessons beginning at the age of 9. Lynda’s focus is on the need for Speech Pathology in the world of entertainment. Her clients include both adults and children with a variety of disabilities, however her passion is to educate those who use their voices for their career.

 

Advanced Overtone Singing
Feb 4 2023 @ 12:00 PM – Feb 8 2020 @ 1:00 PM

With just a quick touch upon the basics, this class will quickly move on to more advanced concepts in overtone singing, including varying styles and techniques and the application of overtone singing within the ensemble setting.

Single Singers Rehearsal
Feb 4 2023 @ 1:00 PM – Feb 8 2020 @ 3:00 PM

This rehearsal is for the Single Singers, an open a cappella group that YOU can join!

This group is for any singer at any level who is willing to learn the material on his or her own, prior to coming to SingStrong, and willing to perform on stage after just one day together!

We won’t have time to plunk notes so make sure you know your part! (You’ll also need a weekend pass (discount, adult or VIP) or a class pass to participate.)

Contact your director  for learning materials, and get ready to sing your heart out!

Participation will cause you to miss a portion of the Saturday 2PM HS Finals in which the top 8 (or more) HS Groups compete.

You will be performing at the Saturday 2PM concert during the judge’s deliberations.

HS Groups Backstage Call
Feb 4 2023 @ 1:30 PM – Feb 8 2020 @ 2:00 PM

HS groups performing in the Sat 2PM Show have a backstage call for the HS Competition at this time.

You will be led to your assigned green room/backstage area.

2:00 HS Finals begins! Break a leg!

HS Judges Only Meeting
Feb 4 2023 @ 1:30 PM – Feb 8 2020 @ 2:00 PM

Hello Judges for the Saturday 2PM HS Competition!

The number one thing Judges need to know:
Meet Saturday at 1:30PM in the Downstairs Lounge
(between the stairs and backstage entrance on the lower level of Adelphi PAC)
Everything else you need to know is here:
See you all at 1:30 on Saturday!

2:00 HS Finals begins!

Judge wisely!

High School Competition Finals with special guests, The Single Singers
Feb 4 2023 @ 2:00 PM – Feb 8 2020 @ 4:00 PM

The best High School groups get only 8 minutes of stage time to impress a team of respected a cappella experts as they compete for trophies. The Single Singers, an open a cappella group that you can join, perform while the judges deliberate.

The Business of Show with Kris Vicencio, Esq.
Feb 4 2023 @ 5:00 PM – Feb 8 2020 @ 6:00 PM

Show business is a trap for the unwary!The laws and customs of the business we call “show” are often unintuitive and confusing. What you don’t know can hurt you and knowledge definitely is power! But don’t get scared, get empowered, the fun way with Kris Vicencio, Esq.! Kris will help you avoid the big dangers and grasp the key concepts that every musician needs to know. Yes it’s #adulting but that’s so much better than #waitingtablesinsteadofperforming