This special event with Master Teachers Dr Margaret Schindler and Geoffrey Ashenden will enable you to observe these two distinguished teachers in both masterclass and discussion forums. This event is a rare opportunity to gain an insight into the teaching approaches of two master teachers as they work with Classical Voice students of varying ages. They will provide instruction in a masterclass setting and then discuss the pedagogical ideas that informed their work with the students to enable the most efficient vocal production within the classical vocal style.

From this event, you will develop a deeper understanding of:

• How to diagnose vocal faults

• The importance of breathing and support

• The importance of postural considerations

• The role of primal sound in connecting to a classical sound and setup

• Stylistic considerations within the classical genre

• Registration requirements for classical voice production

• The role of the articulators in assisting or inhibiting sound production

PRESENTERS

Dr Margaret Schindler studied at the Queensland Conservatorium before travelling to Belgium, the United Kingdom and the United States, where she studied with renowned voice teacher Marlena Malas. She has appeared as a soloist with many major orchestras and performing organisations throughout Australia, New Zealand and Germany in opera, concert, song recital and oratorio. Margaret is an outstanding interpreter of new music and has premiered and recorded numerous Australian works. She was a founding member of acclaimed chamber ensemble and Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) artists-in-residence, Southern Cross Soloists, and toured nationally and internationally. Margaret enjoys the creative nexus of teaching and performing and recently completed a Doctor of Musical Arts. 

Geoffrey Ashenden’s music training includes a Bachelor of Music (Performance) Honours Degree in Pianoforte from the University of Adelaide where he was also awarded the Elder Scholarship for Voice, and a Post Graduate Diploma in Education from the South Australian College of Advanced Education. Geoffrey operates a busy private practice as a piano and voice teacher, is in demand as an adjudicator of piano, voice and choral competitions throughout Qld and is an AMEB examiner of singing.  He is a Past President of the Qld Chapter Committee and a former Executive member of the National Council of The Australian National Association of Teachers of Singing (ANATS). He was a member of the organizing committee for the International Congress of Voice Teachers (ICVT) for 2013.  Geoffrey is committed to encouraging and mentoring young musicians and teachers.

Location

4MBS Studios
384 Old Cleveland Road, Coorparoo Queensland 4151

Pricing*

N.B. Early Bird ends on 3rd May 2019! So get in quick! 

Contact Details

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