Experience the excitement, focus, and fast-paced energy of a professional recording studio environment. During this workshop participants will sight-read and work directly with industry professionals to create a truly magical ensemble piece. The experience culminates with a screening of their recorded work set to Disney film footage.
Overview
Throughout the workshop, participants will not only hone fundamental skills like breath control and diction, but they’ll also learn how phrasing and dynamics can add emotion to any piece of music. Beyond recording, Disney music professionals will share the high expectations of being a professional vocalist and how to succeed in the field. Endorsed by the National Association for Music Education, this workshop is sure to hit all the right notes for your ensemble.
Key Learning Objectives
After completing this workshop, participants will be able to:
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- Sight-read and record a varied repertoire of Disney music
- Sight-read, listen to, analyze, and describe music
- Learn vocal techniques to improve diction and produce unified vowel sounds using 3- and 4-part music
- Develop and reinforce the fundamentals of musical performance
- Develop better breath control through good posture
- Learn what it’s like to work in the music industry as a professional
- Examine varied musical styles and how different vocal production techniques are required in the music industry
- Discover audition tips to increase your chances of success
- Learn how to be flexible in your approach to songs and voiceovers
- Discuss the requirements of a studio recording environment and what is expected of performers
- Evaluate music and musical performances
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The Disney Difference
Disney Imagination Campus Performing Arts Workshops set the standard by which all other workshop opportunities are measured. Discover the Disney Difference when:
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- Your students work directly with Disney Teaching Artists, all of whom are professional musicians working in the industry
- Vocalists work on scores and arrangements from iconic Disney films exclusively available in this experience
- Participants are treated as professional musicians in a studio environment
- Students have the opportunity to gain insight into careers in the recording and film industry through Q&A with their Teaching Artist
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Additional Information
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- Your Disney Teaching Artist will select music appropriate for your group’s ability level that will challenge the group but still provide a strong final recording
- Available for Middle School, High School, and College students
- A minimum of 20 performers is required per organized group to participate in this experience
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