Current Assignment(s):Students should be working on the Extended Learning Assignment for March 23 (due Friday, 3/27). Details can be found in Google Classroom. | Updates: |
Practice Tips:As we focus on individual rehearsal this week, I will share out practice tips and suggestions. If you have any recommendations for your fellow singers, please share them in the comments! |  |
Don't be lazy with the vowels!
Proper vowel production is essential to good tone and blend. Work to build the habit of constant vowel-awareness -- for any given word, know what vowel sound to listen for and how you need to shape your mouth in order to produce the appropriate sound.
Click here to read more about vowel production for singers.
Proper vowel production is essential to good tone and blend. Work to build the habit of constant vowel-awareness -- for any given word, know what vowel sound to listen for and how you need to shape your mouth in order to produce the appropriate sound.
Click here to read more about vowel production for singers.
Friday Stress Relief:
Actor and comedian Steve Martin has been tweeting short videos of himself playing chill banjo music in the woods. I'll admit, banjo is not my go-to instrument to listen to when I'm looking to calm down ... but weirdly, this works.
"Banjo Balm" by Steve Martin.
"Banjo Balm" by Steve Martin.
"20 Happy Songs to Play When You Just Want to Feel Good"Check out this playlist, guaranteed to brighten your day. Don't agree with the rankings? Put together your own list of feel-good songs, and share it with us! |  |
Nipmuc Singers & Their Pets:
 Morgann and Hope | Email Ms. Simmonds with a picture of you and your pet (and their name!) so we can continue to feature Nipmuc singers and the pets keeping us sane during social distancing. Don't have a pet? Send a picture of whatever else you may be doing these days that's helping you relieve stress and stay grounded! |
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