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This October, Spectrum Youth Singers will host a songwriting workshop with composer Jim Papoulis.
Jim is a passionate advocate for children using the power of song. He is a composer, conductor and musician. He writes for films, corporations, choirs, dance and a wide swath of other artists. He has conducted hundreds of performances worldwide, with symphonies, chamber ensembles, pop bands, gospel and children’s choirs. Jim is a longtime collaborator with top international musicians including: Jason Mraz, Aretha Franklin, Celine Dion, Beyonce, the New York Philharmonic, Chicago Symphony, London Boys Choir, London Symphony, Beijing Children’s Choir, Faith Hill, Natalie Cole, Tokyo String Quartet, Moscow Philharmonic, Portland Symphony, New World Symphony and even Snoop Dog.
Jim's true passion is conducting original songwriting workshops for children.
JOIN US FOR THIS EXCITING AND EMPOWERING OPPORTUNITY!
Jim is a passionate advocate for children using the power of song. He is a composer, conductor and musician. He writes for films, corporations, choirs, dance and a wide swath of other artists. He has conducted hundreds of performances worldwide, with symphonies, chamber ensembles, pop bands, gospel and children’s choirs. Jim is a longtime collaborator with top international musicians including: Jason Mraz, Aretha Franklin, Celine Dion, Beyonce, the New York Philharmonic, Chicago Symphony, London Boys Choir, London Symphony, Beijing Children’s Choir, Faith Hill, Natalie Cole, Tokyo String Quartet, Moscow Philharmonic, Portland Symphony, New World Symphony and even Snoop Dog.
Jim's true passion is conducting original songwriting workshops for children.
JOIN US FOR THIS EXCITING AND EMPOWERING OPPORTUNITY!
Let's Make a Movie Musical
Would you like to star in your own movie? Join our new “Let’s Make a Movie Musical” session! Children will develop theater and musical skills, imagining and creating roles, present parts of a story, while building courage and confidence in a positive group setting. No previous acting or singing experience is necessary. No audition is required. Children need access to a camera or phone. Parents need to be available to film their children and send in recording clips. Class will be held using the zoom platform. At the end of the 7-week class, children will receive a short movie to share with family and friends. Instructor: Daniel Wallenberg, long-time conductor with the Chicago Children’s Choir. Mr. Wallenberg currently serves as conductor of the Music Institute of Chicago Chorale and the Jewish Reconstructionist Congregation adult and children’s choirs. He brings a wealth of experience, energy and excitement to all of his work with children and youth.
Let’s Make a Movie Musical: “PTF” (Potato Task Force: That famous potato who goes by “Mister” has disappeared. Can you help find him?)
Let’s Make a Movie Musical: The Mystery of Alexa (Those voices are really spooky!)
Would you like to star in your own movie? Join our new “Let’s Make a Movie Musical” session! Children will develop theater and musical skills, imagining and creating roles, present parts of a story, while building courage and confidence in a positive group setting. No previous acting or singing experience is necessary. No audition is required. Children need access to a camera or phone. Parents need to be available to film their children and send in recording clips. Class will be held using the zoom platform. At the end of the 7-week class, children will receive a short movie to share with family and friends. Instructor: Daniel Wallenberg, long-time conductor with the Chicago Children’s Choir. Mr. Wallenberg currently serves as conductor of the Music Institute of Chicago Chorale and the Jewish Reconstructionist Congregation adult and children’s choirs. He brings a wealth of experience, energy and excitement to all of his work with children and youth.
Let’s Make a Movie Musical: “PTF” (Potato Task Force: That famous potato who goes by “Mister” has disappeared. Can you help find him?)
- For children in grades 2 – 4.
- Mondays, September 28 – November 16, 2020, 5:00 – 5:45 pm (no class Oct 12).
- Registration deadline September 21.
- Minimum 6 participants; maximum 9.
- $100
Let’s Make a Movie Musical: The Mystery of Alexa (Those voices are really spooky!)
- For children in grades 5 and 6.
- Mondays, September 28 – November 16, 2020, 6:00 – 6:45 pm (no class Oct 12)
- Registration deadline September 21.
- Minimum 6 participants; maximum 9.
- $100
Choral Conducting
Students will learn the fundamentals of conducting and establish a clear gesture. Technical aspects will include: beat patterns, staccato and legato beats, up beats and the anacrusis, dynamics, accents and syncopation, pauses, cueing, score preparation, rehearsal technique. This class will have several sections throughout the year. Students who take all sessions will have the opportunity to conduct Spectrum Youth Singers at a live concert when is it safe to meet in person. If the weather is favorable, we hope to have one or two classes outdoors (location TBA, in the north part of Plainfield), weather-permitting, with social distancing and masks. Online classes will be held on zoom. Instructor: Oksana Rodak.
Students will learn the fundamentals of conducting and establish a clear gesture. Technical aspects will include: beat patterns, staccato and legato beats, up beats and the anacrusis, dynamics, accents and syncopation, pauses, cueing, score preparation, rehearsal technique. This class will have several sections throughout the year. Students who take all sessions will have the opportunity to conduct Spectrum Youth Singers at a live concert when is it safe to meet in person. If the weather is favorable, we hope to have one or two classes outdoors (location TBA, in the north part of Plainfield), weather-permitting, with social distancing and masks. Online classes will be held on zoom. Instructor: Oksana Rodak.
- Mondays, 4:00 - 4:40, Sept 21, Sept 28, Oct 5, Oct 19 (no class Oct 12)
- For students in grades 9 - 12
- $50
- maximum 8 participants (if the class is full, another day/time may be offered)
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