Voice Department
Voice Department - Core Philosophy
Voice is the one instrument that everybody can play. Some of us sang as a child in school or at church, some of us only sing in the shower, and some of us sing on stage, in competitions and have aspirations to sing because it’s our passion or our profession. In the South Shore Conservatory voice department, it is our goal to have a learning opportunity for every type of singer, whether it be through private or semi-private lessons, or by taking one of our many class offerings. If you don’t see a class that fits your style or meets your needs, we want to know! You can reach me, Lorna Jane Norris, at (781) 749-7565 ext. 48. Henry Van Dyke once said, “Use what talents you possess: the woods would be very silent if no birds sang except those who sang best.” We look forward to having you as part of our singing family.
Voice Department Chair - Lorna Jane Norris
British born soprano, Lorna Jane Norris, Voice Department Chair has been singing and teaching throughout the New England Region for eight years. After completing her Masters in English Literature and one year’s study in Music Therapy, she reconnected with her love of singing and began a graduate program in voice at the Longy School of Music. Since graduation, Lorna Jane has been a soloist with numerous regional groups such as Cape Cod Opera, Chatham Chorale and the Renaissance ensemble ‘Philidor’. She particularly loves the Art Song Repertory, both traditional and contemporary. Lorna Jane performed the role of Eliza Doolittle in the Star Players of Bristol County 2008 summer production of My Fair Lady. Lorna Jane placed third in the 2008 New England Regional Finals of the national song competition NATSAA . She has been with South Shore Conservatory since 2006. In addition, Lorna Jane is a yoga instructor, having received her level one and two certification with AAAI/ISMA. (American Aerobic Associationl International Sports Medicine Association) in 2007.
Instrument Instruction
Private Lessons
It is recommended that students begin private voice lessons at age 13 after taking Voice Class for 10-12 Year Olds. At the end of each 17-week semester, private lesson students receive a full evaluation from their teacher to keep the student and parent apprised of the student’s progress.
Our lesson prices are based on two 17-week semesters. Students choosing to pay for a full year receive 34 lessons at the 32-week price.
| Private Lesson Rates: | ||
| 17 weeks | 34 weeks (if paid in full by 9/11/09) | |
| 30 minutes | $714 | $1344 |
| 45 minutes | $986 | $1856 |
| 60 minutes | $1258 | $2368 |
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Voice Department - Class Offerings
Basic Musicianship
Vartan Aghababian, Edwina Li, Margaret Li
Basic Musicianship is offered to all private lesson students to supplement their music literacy. These one hour classes review and teach basic elements of music such as keys and key signatures, time signatures, rhythms in various meters, form and basic solfege. Offered at various times during the week to accommodate student’s varying schedules. 12 weeks
All classes are 60 minutes
Hingham: Monday: 5:30, (7:00-adult), Wednesday: 2:30, 3:00,
Thursday: 3:00, 4:00, 5:30, 6:00, (7:00-adult)
Duxbury: Monday: 6:30, 7:15, 5:15, 6:45, (7:45-adult)
Be sure to let the registrar know at which time and location you wish to register.
Duxbury Registrar
(781) 934-2731 x10
Hingham Registrar
(781) 749-7565 x12
Spring Semester - $50 (classes sarts the week of March 15)
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Drum & Sing
Sponsored by Mrs. John D. Brewer
Su D’Ambrosio
Level I I is for children age 4-5. You will see your child’s ability to sing in tune, perform steady beat and understand basic rhythm patterns grow through a variety of songs, games, dances and activities designed to be fun and instructional.
Next session starts the week of February 1
12 weeks/45 min
Hingham: Monday, 3:45-4:30 pm, Wednesday, 9:00 - 9:45 am and 4:00 - 4:45 pm
Duxbury: Thursday, 9:15 - 10:00 am and 4:00 - 4:45 pm
$200
| Hingham: Monday, 3:45 - 4:30 pm |
Hingham: Wednesday, 9:00 - 9:45 am |
Hingham: Wednesday, 4:00 - 4:45 pm |
| Duxbury: Thursday, 9:15 - 10:00 am |
Duxbury: Thursday, 4:00 - 4:45 pm |
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Level II is for children age 6-8. Students who continue from Level I will build on the skills they have developed. New students will be immersed in a fun class that will foster the development of their basic skills. All students are allowed to develop at their own pace and are encouraged to reach toward their potential. Level II incorporates collaboration with Voice Class 7-9 to enrich vocal development, movement activities and playing classroom instruments to foster steady beat and rhythm skills, and an introduction to recorder to give students a chance to learn a specific instrument and start to read music.
Next session starts the week of February 1
12 weeks/60 min
Hingham: Monday, 4:30-5:30 pm
Duxbury: Thursday, 4:00-5:00 pm
$265
| Hingham: Monday, 4:30 - 5:30 pm | Duxbury: Thursday, 4:00 - 5:00 pm |
Voice Class for 7 - 9 Year Olds
Jennie Mulqueen, Eve Montague
This interactive class introduces young singers to their instrument through the basics of breath and body support, sound projection, ear training, sight-singing and song selection. During this 15-week class, students will learn fun and age-appropriate ways to sing and express themselves through solos and ensembles using both traditional repertoire as well as songs that students choose to inspire them. Students will have the opportunity to collaborate with Drum! Sing! Dance! Level II to enrich rhythmic development and to learn tossing while accompanying. Everyone is a star in the final performance! Limited to six students per class. 15 weeks starting week of September 28
$300
| Hingham: Monday, 4:15 - 5:15 pm |
Duxbury: Thursday, 4-5 pm |
Voice Class for 10 - 12 Year Olds
Furong Gardner, Lorna Jane Norris
For the student with a love for singing, this preparatory voice class provides instruction in a small group setting, allowing for more individual attention, without the demands or expense of a one-on-one private lesson. The class lays the base for students planning to take private lessons in the future, and serves to help students perform better in school and church chorus. The curriculum covers singing technique, ear-training, sight singing, and repertoire. Limited to six students per class.
Hingham: Wednesday, 4:30 - 5:30 pm or Thursday, 3:30 - 4:30 ($300, 15 weeks)
Duxbury: Monday, 3:30 - 4:30 pm ($200, 10 weeks, beginning October 26, 2009)
| Hingham: Wednesday, 4:30 - 5:30 pm (15 weeks) | Hingham: Thursday, 3:30 - 4:30 (15 weeks) | Duxbury: Monday, 3:30 - 4:30 pm (10 weeks) |
| NEW! Idol School Sponsored by Susan and John Magruder Beth MacLeod Students ages 14 and up receive coaching on their favorite pop songs, develop a strong stage presence, receive tips on costuming, and learn to give and receive constructive criticism. After a brief overview of the weekly topic and skills surrounding it, students perform for a panel of three peer “judges”. All students take turns judging and performing. This is a great preparatory class for any Idol event, as well as a fun way to gain confidence and comfort on the stage. 8 weeks starting February 22, 2010 Duxbury: Wednesday, 4:00 - 5:00 pm $175 |
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NEW! Come to the Cabaret!
Adult singers work with our new vocal coach and voice teacher Dr. Randy McGee to imporve their vocal technique, expand their repertoire and polish their performance skills
8 weeks starting February 1, 2010
Hingham: Monday, 7-8 pm
$178/8 weeks
Woman Song
Jennie Mulqueen
Woman Song is an ensemble for women who love to sing. Members learn songs by ear; music-reading not required. The repertoire includes rounds and part songs. There are opportunities for outreach performances throughout the year. The year concludes with a spring concert. 12 weeks
Hingham: Wednesdays, 7:30 - 8:30 pm
$190
NEW! B.Y.O.V! A singing class for the “over 21” crowd!
Andrew Garland
Andrew Garland Bring your unique voice and the music you love to sing to this relaxed workshop. Whether you sing in a church or community choir, musical theater, a local karaoke bar, a rock and roll band or just in the shower, this class will explore the technical challenges that unite all forms of vocal music. Bring your guitar, your lead sheets, show tunes or choral music and with a little coaching and a lot of encouragement you might find yourself ready to debut your song in the class finale! 8 weeks
Spring session starts week of March 22, 2010
Duxbury: Tuesday 7-8 pm
$175
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Act III: Music Theatre Revue
Ellen Kelly, Tom Boyer, Lorna Jane Norris
Middle- and high-school students are invited to participate in this performance-based class, dedicated to the training of the young performer in all facets of the musical theatre form—singing, working with an accompanist, and acting. During the 10-week workshop, young performers will be coached by a vocal expert, musical director, and acting teacher. The finale of each workshop will be a cabaret-style revue.
10 weeks Hingham: Saturday, 12 - 2 pm
$300
| Hingham: Saturday, 12 - 2 pm |
Chamber Music
Chamber opportunities are available in strings, percussion, woodwind, brass, voice and mixed instruments with or without voice. Playing in a small group setting, with each participant focusing on his/her individual part, can greatly improve a student’s playing, and is a helpful supplement for any student in a school band or orchestra program. Placement auditions are required to ensure that students are placed with others at the same level of expertise. Students must audition by September 25, 2009 to be included in the fall semester ensemble program. For a placement audition please call Donald Zook at 781-934-2731, ext. 16 to schedule an audition time. Ensembles meet weekly for one hour. All ensemble students participate in a chamber concert at the end of the semester. 12 weeks
$265
Opera by the Bay
Beth MacLeod
Opera by the Bay (OBTB) brings together adult vocalists who have a mutual love of opera. Participants for each production are chosen through periodic auditions, and in a supportive environment, gain valuable musical and dramatic experience from each other. Differences in style and technique are shared in a non-judgmental manner, encouraging musical and personal growth while upholding high performance standards. Rehearsals are scheduled on Monday and Friday evenings to make them accessible to the busy professional. No fee.
OBTB Spring Studio
Beth MacLeod
Join OBTB Artistic Director Beth MacLeod in honing your skills – vocal as well as dramatic. Repertoire is hand picked for each participant to make the most of their talents and to challenge them to further grow as a singer and actor. Duxbury: Monday, 7:45 - 9:45 pm, and Friday, 7:30 - 9:30 pm, 8 weeks
Financial Aid
Financial aid is available for private lessons for children whose families can document financial need. Application forms are available in the office and as a downloadable Word Document and must be filled out and returned prior to the first week of the semester. All applications will be considered by the Scholarship Committee, which meets before each semester to grant assistance. Recipients of scholarship aid must reapply each semester.
South Shore Conservatory admits students of any race, color, nationality, and ethnic origin to all rights and privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.