Jazz Vocal Workshop
S06
Bruce Williamson
A performance workshop where vocalists have the opportunity to work with a jazz pianist (Williamson) who has longtime experience working with vocalists, with bass and drums occasionally added. Students bring in tunes, which are then interpreted into a number of different jazz styles (swing, Latin, ballad, blues, etc.). Emphasis is on phrasing, microphone technique, transposing songs to fit one’s vocal range, and learning the definitions of commonly used intros and endings. There are also improvisation exercises and ensemble singing. Voice students are requested to attend and participate in a minimum of seven sessions of Music Workshop.