Virginia Nance
Lecturer in Music
Preparatory Administrator
2247 Alice Pratt Brown Hall
713-348-5753

virginia@rice.edu

Troy Wayne
Preparatory Assistant
2247 Alice Pratt Brown Hall
713-348-3854

twayne@rice.edu
SUMMER VOCAL CAMP 2008 - JUNE 8-15, 2008
This program is designed for students of high school age.

Come join us for a week of learning and fun! We will give you lots of personal attention with private lessons and coachings. We will teach you how to ttake care of your body and voice as a singing instrument and will help you integrate a healthy singing technique with new ability to express yourself through music in a most compelling way.

We have acting lessons and a yoga class taught by a teacher that is also a musician. After a week of intensive study, our final concert always brings down the house.

Some comments from former summer vocal camp students:
"The most important thing I learned was to engage my brain before I sing. I am thankful for all of the marvelous words of wisdom I received here."
Miriam, age 16

"I learned about vocal technique. I really hadn't realized how badly I was swallowing words. I also learned to express myself more freely in my music. I enjoyed this camp so much because I was really able to let go and really sing."
Alexandra, age 15

"I learned to show my love for music and singing in my performance, and to be more expressive and connect to the text. I also learned to breathe and use the air I take in more efficiently."
John, age 17

ADMISSIONS
Send a tape or CD (video tape is preferred) with two selections, classical music or classical music theatre of your choice. No belt songs please. Deadline for enrollment is May 15, 2008.

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TAPES AND APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE MAILED TO
Kathleen Kaun

Rice University
Shepherd School-MS 532
P. O. Box 1892
Houston, TX 77005-1892

FACULTY
Kathleen Kaun, Shepherd School Voice Faculty
Ana Trevino, DMA Student of Kathleen Kaun
Staff accompanists will be provided.

COURSE OF STUDY
Each student will receive private voice lessons, plus coaching sessions, master-classes, and guest lectures. A final recital performance will be given in Duncan Recital Hall. Family and friends are invited.

GOALS OF THE CAMP
To learn about healthy singing, vocal development, the body as an instrument, how to learn music, the real world of opera, and about career possibilities in music. Planned evening activities will include trips to musical and theatrical events in Houston.

TUITION $850
This includes all teaching, class materials, room and board, plus tickets and transportation to evening events. Housing and meals will be on the Rice University Campus. Classes will be held in Alice Pratt Brown Hall, Shepherd School of Music at Rice University.

ARRIVAL TIME
Participants should arrive on the campus between 5:00 and 7:00 Sunday evening, June 8th. Campus maps and detailed instructions will be provided to all participants upon completed registration.

DEPARTURE
There will be a culminating recital given by the campers in Duncan Recital Hall at 2:00 p.m. All parents and family members are invited to attend. Students will check out of the dormitory after the recital.

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