A Sound Conversation--World Voice Day at Citytech April 16th
The National Association of Teachers of Singing and the Entertainment Technology Department of NYC College of Technology (City Tech--my department) are presenting a very interesting workshop next Friday, and I am one of the presenters.
WORLD VOICE DAY, MICROPHONE WORKSHOP II
April 16th, 2010, 1:00 – 5:00 pm
Voorhees Hall, 186 Jay Street, Brooklyn
From the NATS website (directions there too):
Vocal and audio professionals meet to discuss the complexities and demands of their respective fields. Collaboration between these two disciplines is extremely important to achieve a great result in performance, and this workshop seeks to bring the two disciplines together.
Topics include:
How vocal and sound professionals can communicate to serve the needs of the production
There is no “Perfect” sound
How does live sound happen?
How is the singing voice produced?
Common sound and vocal issues and how to address them
Panel discussion with top tier industry experts from both professions
Panelists/ presenters scheduled to appear:
Dr. Jeanne Goffi-Fynn, Director, Doctoral Cohort Program, Teachers College, Columbia University
Jan Horvath, Adjunct Faculty, CAP 21 Broadway and Off Broadway Performer
John Huntington, Professor of Sound and Show Control, NYC College of Technology
Abe Jacob, The “Godfather” of Theatre Sound Currently at New York City Opera
Andrew Keister, Broadway Sound Designer
Gary Mauer, Broadway and National tour Performer
Dr. Pamelia Phillips,Professional Program Director, CAP21
Michael Rider, Adjunct Music Theater Voice Faculty, Montclair State University Adjunct Faculty, CAP 21
Dr. David B. Smith, Chair, Entertainment Technology, NYC College of Technology
Philip “PJ” Volpe, Head of Sound, Metropolitan Opera
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