VOCAL TECHNIQUE ACROSS GENRES​
This is a class for young singers interested in developing their vocal technique in multiple styles of music, including classical, musical theater, and R&B/pop. 

Appropriate for: 
  • Students preparing auditions for specialized performing arts high schools
  • Pre-college students considering pursuing vocal performance 
  • Choir singers, voice students, musical theater performers, and songwriters who want to improve their vocal technique

 Topics include:
  • Posture and breathing, registration, diction
  • Maintaining your vocal health
  • Expressivity and storytelling through singing
  • Developing your unique style
  • Performing and auditioning​

Course includes:
  • 10 one-hour group sessions
  • 2 private sessions for each student

​Taught by Natalie Fabian

​Wednesdays 6:30-7:30 pm

15-week semester begins February 3, 2021
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Natalie Fabian is a music educator, soprano, pianist, and composer/arranger across varied musical styles. Natalie received her undergraduate degree in Music Education from Hofstra University and holds a Masters of Arts in Music & Music Education from Teachers College, Columbia University. She has performed as a vocal soloist on the New York stages of Birdland, The Metropolitan Room, and Rockwood Music Hall. Her choral arrangements and original compositions were featured at Merkin Hall at Kaufman Music Center, Broadway Presbyterian Church, the Miller Theatre at Columbia University, and Milbank Chapel at Columbia University. Currently, Natalie is an Adjunct Instructor at Hofstra University, directing the Vocal Jazz 20 Choir. In addition, she holds a studio in private voice, piano, and composition study for students of all ages and directs the Every Voice Youth Choir. www.nataliefabian.com
MUSIC THEORY FOR SINGERS

Taught by Brent Morden

​Mondays 4-5 pm

15-week semester begins February 3, 2021
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This is a class for young singers who seek to develop their all-around musicianship, building an understanding of music fundamentals that includes reading music, sight-singing, keyboard basics, and understanding harmony. Students will learn and practice with music from diverse repertoire.

Appropriate for: 
  • Students preparing auditions for specialized performing arts high schools or college programs
  • ​Pre-college students considering pursuing music study in college
  • Choir singers, voice students, performers, and songwriters who want to improve their musicianship

 Topics include:
  • Basics of reading music: reading pitch and rhythm
  • Sight-singing
  • Ear training, including learning how to notate what you hear
  • Keyboard basics
  • Music theory, including harmony and chords
​​Brent Morden is a New York-based composer, arranger, conductor, vocalist, and educator who currently serves as EVC's Program Manager. Brent’s career has seen him conduct his award-winning band works in venues including Carnegie Hall, write music & lyrics for two comedy musicals produced at Columbia University, and assist acclaimed music director Rob Fisher. Nowadays, in addition to his work with EVC, Brent freelances as a vocalist and teaches voice and musical theatre classes at From Stage to Screen Performing Arts Academy in Huntington, NY. Brent earned his Bachelor of Arts in Music (magna cum laude) from Columbia University in May 2019. www.brentmordenmusic.com
Virtual Instruction
All Spring 2021 rehearsals will be conducted online through Zoom. 

Tuition Fees
Tuition for EVC's Pre-Professional Classes will be based on a sliding scale.
There is a nonrefundable $40 registration fee. Need-based scholarships are available.
Contact programs@everyvoicechoirs.org for a financial aid application or if you have any questions.