Course

Performing Arts

Duke Ellington Jazz Workshop

Rehearse and perform the music of Duke Ellington and his Orchestra with lead sheets, solos, and arrangements transcribed by the director, Wayne Roberts. This series of 10 workshops will cover jazz improvisation, sight reading, practical music theory, stylistic analysis and interpretation, listening sessions, and jazz history. Improvisational skills are not required.
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Dates: 9/22/2019 - 12/8/2019

Instructor(s): Wayne Roberts

Day(s): Su

Location: Dower Center 127

Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Course Fee: $250.00

This section is for the Youth ensemble (ages 13-18)

After completing your registration, please email bfredette@westfield.ma.edu with the following information:

Instrument played
Years of Study
School Name
Grade
Emergency Contact name and phone number

No class on October 13 or November 10

Duke Ellington Jazz Workshop

Dates: 9/23/2019 - 12/9/2019

Instructor(s): Wayne Roberts

Day(s): M

Location: Dower Center 127

Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Course Fee: $250.00

This section is for the Adult ensemble

After completing your registration, please email bfredette@westfield.ma.edu with the following information:

Instrument played
Years of Study

No class on October 14 or November 11

Virtual Voiceover

You gave him feedback and VO Pro Mike "The Mic" Jablon listened. Westfield State is now offering Virtual Voiceover, the BRAND NEW way to learn the craft of voice acting!

No need to commute and no classes cancelled due to inclement weather - you will enjoy the fun from the comfort of your own home in a real-time online learning format.

Learn warm-up, proper breathing to strengthen your voice and speech, how to create instant rapport with audience members, and build self-confidence as a voice actor. We'll delve into techniques for making specific and detailed choices in character development, uncovering technical cues, and determining your "brand." This real-time online class offers all of the inside industry information without the added stress!

Want to know if you have the voice for the next big commercial? Or the sound for the next Pixar or Disney character? Come find out!

*SPACE IS LIMITED BY INSTRUCTOR. EARLY SIGN UP IS RECOMMENDED.*

*No special equipment necessary other than a home computer (Mac or PC) with the Firefox or Chrome browser and working microphone with earbuds/headset. An option is also available to use your home computer and a phone.*

This course meets in real time online on the following dates from 7:30 - 9:30pm:
Tuesday, October 8
Thursday, October 10
Tuesday, October 15
Thursday, October 17
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