Calendar

Feb
4
Sat
2023
Tag! You’re It! with members of Midtown Barbershop Quartet!
Feb 4 2023 @ 9:30 AM – Feb 8 2020 @ 11:00 AM

Harmony in the morning?! Yes please! Early birds will delight and late risers will get the blood going as members of the incredible, award-winning Midtown barbershop quartet  teach everyone a few tags! And, for non-barbershoppers, what are tags? They are the best part of the songs, the rich part, the part that sends it over the top. And YOU’LL be the one singing, so pick your part and come out to this hands-on class! Competitors, this just might be the class that helps you take your blend to the next level! So don’t think it only applies to barber shoppers. This class is for all singers!

The Art of Harmony Singing w/ Resolve
Feb 4 2023 @ 10:00 AM – Feb 8 2020 @ 11:00 AM

Singing in harmony can challenge even the most talented of singers. Learn the techniques that make ensembles come alive right from the reigning NY and National Harmony Sweepstakes Champions, Resolve!

Nordic Arrangement with Tine Fris-Ronsfeld
Feb 4 2023 @ 11:00 AM – Feb 8 2020 @ 12:00 PM
Nordic arrangement
How do you arrange for an XXL vocal group or an cappella choir? How do you give your arrangements a modern and an original sound and feeling? How do you make arrangements that are fun and easy to sing and sound great at the same time? What kind of ’tricks’ can you use as an arranger?
You may have more questions – and hopefully you will find the answers in this workshop. We will look at a selection of arrangement examples and explore different methods, ’rules’ and arrangement techniques within modern Scandinavian vocal music.
Rockstar 101 Performance Stage Presence w/ Diana Preisler of Blue Jupiter and star of TV’s “Pitch Slapped” coaching Unaccompanied Minors and Noteworthy
Feb 4 2023 @ 11:00 AM – Feb 8 2020 @ 12:00 PM

Star of Lifetime’s TV show, “PitchSlapped,” Diana Preisler is known as “The ACA-COACH.”

Diana says this: “They see you louder than they hear you.”

The Broadway performer, film actress (Oscar Nominated “Chico and Rita”), singer and manager of Blue Jupiter will show you how to make that message work for you. Groups will hop on stage and have their performance crafted to perfection.

This seminar is one of our most popular! Have your group come ready to perform!

Arranging through Improv w Marc Silverberg
Feb 4 2023 @ 12:00 PM – Feb 8 2020 @ 1:00 PM

Improvising Vocal Arrangements -even with a choir-sized group – is easier than you think! Using a combination of improvisation games from Bobby McFerrin, Rhiannon, Roger Treece, Michelle Weir and more, participants will learn several methods of creating pop vocal arrangements.

All the games and exercises can be applied to any singing group -whether your ensemble is large or small, or even occasionally sings (gasp!) with instruments (we won’t tell anyone).

 

 

Icebreakers with Tine Fris-Ronsfeld
Feb 4 2023 @ 12:00 PM – Feb 8 2020 @ 1:00 PM

Author/performer/conductor Tine Fris-Ronsfeld from Postyr and SYNG Selected will lead a playful workshop based on the book “ICEBREAKERS– A PracticalApproach To Group Dynamics”.

Icebreakers are games and exercises that bring people of all ages
together. Through icebreakers the participants share new experiences.
Icebreakers facilitate a positive atmosphere and strengthen the social
bonds of a group, using music and games to get there.

During this workshop you will be introduced to different approaches to
working on group dynamics. We will practice some exercises to improve
the cooperation, communication, concentration and grounding skills of
the group, and use games and much more.
With a fun and playful approach, the workshop will be a combination of
exercises, games and reflection.

About

Tine Fris

Tine portræt forår 2013

Tine Fris is a Danish singer well-known through out the choir and vocal
music scene for her remarkable voice and stage presence, her innovative
arrangements for the Danish pop choir sensation Vocal Line and for her
catchy compositions for the electronic vocal group Postyr Project, with
whom she has been touring Europe, the US and Asia since 2011.

Tine Fris is a graduate of The Royal Academy of Music in Denmark, where
she had the honor of performing for Her Royal
Majesty the Queen of Denmark.

As a teacher, Tine Fris has more than 10 years of experience teaching
soloists, choirs and vocal groups from amateur to professional level in
singing, performance and icebreakers.

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.

Spotlight Showcase-SYNG Selected, Unaccompanied Minors, Noteworthy and Heartfelt
Feb 4 2023 @ 1:00 PM – Feb 8 2020 @ 1:30 PM

Kevin Child Hosts performances of SYNG Select, Unaccompanied Minors, Noteworthy and Heartfelt.

Anyone with a ClassPass, VIP Pass, Full Weekend Pass or Discount Weekend Pass may attend for FREE!

Pro, Semi-Pro, Collegiate and sometimes even HS groups of all types strut their stuff in a casual, non-competitive showcase.

Composing with Grace McLean
Feb 4 2023 @ 5:00 PM – Feb 8 2020 @ 6:00 PM
You’ve got your verse, you’ve got your chorus, but don’t know what to do about that bridge.
Or maybe you’ve been writing forever but feel like you’re repeating yourself.
Or MAYBE you’ve been thinking about writing a song but you’re just not sure where to start.
Sages and skeptics of all levels are encouraged to join composer/performer Grace McLean as she discusses craft, drafts, and abandoning the myth of “right” in favor of the pursuit of authenticity as a songwriter.
Famed composer Jason Robert Brown describes Grace McLean as “unlike anything I have ever experienced in a theater in my life. At every moment, there is a fierce pioneering inventiveness.” Huff Post calls her “Electrifying!”  Fans know her from Broadway musical, “Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812″ as well as her season-long run at Lincoln Center starring in the original musical which she composed, “In the Green”. She is the 2017 recipient of the Hunt Family Emerging Artist Award through Lincoln Center. Manhattan User’s Guide writes, “This pop and jazz singer writes seriously infectious melodies with seriously antic lyrics. Her voice can raise the roof, or she can slide off a note and break your heart.” Compared to artists like Kimbra and Julia Easterlin, once McLean begins, you won’t be able to take your eyes off her for a moment.
Rilton’s Vanner Insights
Feb 4 2023 @ 5:00 PM – Feb 8 2020 @ 6:00 PM

These Swedes have a distinctive approach to creating their sound. From blend to philosophy, let this award winning group share the knowledge they’ve accumulated in over 20 years of making original, groundbreaking a cappella.

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

Feb
5
Sun
2023
Entertainer vs Actor with Midtown
Feb 5 2023 @ 10:00 AM – Feb 9 2020 @ 11:00 AM

What’s the difference? Are they the same? Is it one, or the other? Can you be both? Learn when and how to apply these different titles when performing to take your artistry to the next level.

Overtone Jam
Feb 5 2023 @ 10:00 AM – Feb 9 2020 @ 11:00 AM

No words. Just an entire class of meditative drone and shimmering, soaring harmonics to lift the spirits. All participants and teachers will be singing together.

(Ok. There might be just a few words…)

The Art of Harmony Singing w/ Resolve
Feb 5 2023 @ 11:00 AM – Feb 9 2020 @ 12:00 PM

Singing in harmony can challenge even the most talented of singers. Learn the techniques that make ensembles come alive right from the reigning NY and National Harmony Sweepstakes Champions, Resolve!

Energy on Stage w/ Christian Fris-Ronsfeld
Feb 5 2023 @ 12:00 PM – Feb 9 2020 @ 1:00 PM

Christian Fris-Ronsfeld teaches this class about stage presence and energy!

How do I find the right energy on stage ?
How do we ensure that our choir performance doesn’t just sound great, but also looks great ?
How can we unify and synchronise our movements as a group while still maintaining our individuality and perform with integrity ?

In this workshop we learn a few methods of how we can move in a choir with a sense of style and authenticity.

These methods are not just theoretical, but we will apply them straight away with songs and pieces of sample
music. Our focus is on how to be in contact and interaction with our fellow singers and on being conscious how our movements can affect an audience.
We’ll work with different levels of energy that can help amplify the musical expression.

Expect this to be fun – Let’s get the party started !

Just “Doo” It! Arranging + Performing Syllables with John David Maybury
Feb 5 2023 @ 12:00 PM – Feb 9 2020 @ 1:00 PM

Arranging is hard enough when it’s only about notes. Add syllables in and you face a completely separate challenge. What’s too busy? What’s too plain? What’s off-putting? What enhances the music and what distracts? John David Maybury leads an interactive class that explores emotional intention and artistry as drivers behind the selection and performance of background syllables.  So come on! Get’s  doo-doo-doo this! Feel free to bring YOUR arrangements for coaching as part of the class! Heartfelt are on board to share their arrangements! Maybe you will too!