Non-Credit Continuing Education

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.

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.

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.

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 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 Chrome browser and working microphone and speakers.*