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.

Rehearse and perform the music of Duke Ellington and His Orchestra with solos and arrangements transcribed from recordings by the director, Wayne Roberts, with vocal direction given by Ellen Cogen. There will be ample solo opportunities for each workshop participant and all will sing vocal harmonies to back up soloists. Some vocal arrangements have been adapted from instrumentals. Sight reading and choral experience are helpful but not required. Improvisational skills are not required. No audition necessary.

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