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MUSIC THEATER SUMMER INTENSIVE
Wando Voice Studio Presents
JULY 6-17, 2015 10am-4pm
Performances July 17, 18 7pm
Chrits Our King Stella Maris
Mt. Pleasant, SC
Schedule
10AM Vocal & Physical Warm-Up
10:30-12PM
Blocking Rehearsal
12-12:30PM
Break
12:30pm-4
Blocking Rehearsal
A summer program geared towards developing the artistic gifts of school-aged students.
Join us for a 2-week music theater summer program for performing students! Wando Voice Studio is happy to present its 4th annual Summer Intensive. Our summer program is geared
toward all children!
Students will perform in a full production of Shrek the Musical. They will have the opportunity to audition for
our fully staged production directed by Jon-Michael Perry May 16, 10am at Wando Voice Studio, Studio A.
Please prepare 16 bars of your favorite song. Shrek songs are welcome!
Don’t miss this unique program, spaces are limited and fill up quickly. Applications are due by May 16, 2014.
Partial scholarships are available, please email [email protected] for more information.
FAQ
1. Who can apply for Summer Intensive? Student 8+. All applicants must audition.
2. How much is the program? $400
3. When is the deposit due? Non-refundable $150 by May 15, same date the application is due.
4. What if I’ve never performed before? Then this program is perfect for you! We’ll help you gain the confidence you need to feel comfortable on stage.
5. Why should I do this program? There are very few programs that offer the intense training we do! Each instructor is a professional in their field and is highly skilled and talented.
6. How are the scenes and roles for the musical chosen? By the audition.
7. What do I need to do for the audition? See the audition requirements for details.
8. What if I have to miss a day? Students are not allowed to miss any days unless permission is given by Jon-Michael Perry.
For all other questions, please email [email protected]
“The Intensive was a truly amazing experience. I got to do what I love and have an
amazing time on and off stage"
Megan Hoffman, SOA ‘15
“He not only enjoyed the program, but learned more than he and I imagined was
possible in a two week program!”
Susan Spearman for son Robert Spearman, Wando ‘13
Jennifer Blanton Artistic Director Founder, Wando Voice Studio Mrs. Blanton’s concert credits include Porgy and Bess in concert with Mittelsächsische Philharmonie and The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Britten’s Hymn to St. Cecilia and Ceremony of Carols, Mozart’s Regina Coeli, Stravinsky Mass, Poulenc Gloria, Schubert Mass in G, Vivaldi Magnificat, and Mahler’s Symphony no. 4 with Kammermusik Players in Winchester Virginia. Mrs. Blanton has been teaching private voice for several years. Jennifer created the lesson program “Foundational Voice Lessons”© to suit all voice qualities, abilities, and levels. Every voice is like a house, a strong foundation is needed but the color is your choice! Mrs. Blanton teaches sight-reading, rhythmic dictation and solfège study with solid breathing and vowel production technique in classical, music theater, jazz and pop. Jennifer coaches all genres of music. WVS alumni study at top conservatories and music schools and perform all over the world. Jennifer appears on stage and in concert in the Charleston area. Jennifer resides in Mt. Pleasant with Husband Ed Blanton, Owner of Encore Music and their baby girl Charlotte.
Soprano Jennifer Blanton is the founder of Wando Voice Studio (WVS) and IV Productions, a non-profit music organization. After receiving her Bachelor of Music degree in Voice Performance from Shenandoah University, studying with Soprano Aimé Sposato, she was invited to perform the role of Pamina in Mozart’s The Magic Flute, debuting at Chemnitz Stadhalle, and Mittelsächsische Theater at Theater Döbeln and Freiberg, Germany. Jennifer continued her Master of Music studies with Patricia Craig at New England Conservatory, singing the roles of Virtù in L’incoronazione di Poppea, and Terentia in Captain Lovelock.
WVS Summer Intensive 2015 Application
Student Name_____________________________________________ Parent/Guardian Name_____________________________________ Contact Email_____________________________________________ Contact Phone________________ Student Phone________________
Contact Address____________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
Student School (’15’16)___________________Grade (’15-’16)______
Voice Part____________ Choir_______________________________
Emergency Contact Name___________________________________
Phone Number__________________ Relationship________________
Theater /Dance Experience (if any, please list or attach resume) ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Music Experience (if any, please include instruments studied) ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Does applicant have any medical issues we should be made aware of (including allergies) YES NO If Yes, please explain or send a private email to [email protected] __________________________________________________________________________________________
My child, or I (if 18 yrs old) may be photographed (used for promotional materials: brochures, website, etc.) [ ] YES [ ] NO
Signature (Guardian if under 18 yrs. old) ________________________________
PLEASE SEND APPLICATION AND DEPOSIT TO: WANDO VOICE STUDIO ATTN: Summer Intensive 1233 Ben Sawyer Blvd #400 Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
Partial Applications will not be accepted
PAYMENT SCHEDULE
$150 Non Refundable Deposit due May 15, 2015 with Application
Final payment due June 1, 2015. There will be no refunds available after June 1.
**PLEASE NOTE** APPLICATION MUST BE RECEIVED BY May 15, 2015 WITH $150 NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT
Who has to audition? All students interested in main roles in Shrek. No audition required for chorus parts in Shrek. If you are a current WVS student and are not interested in a main role for Shrek, you DO NOT have to audition, you only need to fill out application and drop in box outside studio A with deposit before May 15. If you are not currently a WVS student and are not interested in a main role for Shrek you MUST AUDITION.
THERE IS NO DANCE AUDITION.
Shrek audition requirements: Please prepare 16 bars of a music theater songs, songs from Shrek are encouraged, but definitely not required. If you’re not sure what to sing, please check out the books below. All books may be ordered through Encore Music our Summer Intensive Sponsor (843) 971-0774, ask for Ed. Singer’s Musical Theatre Anthology, Vol 1-5 Soprano Mezzo-Soprano/Belter Tenor Baritone/Bass If you still need further assistance, please contact [email protected] for an audition coaching.
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS When: May 16, 10AM
Where: Wando Voice Studio, Studio A 1233 Ben Sawyer Blvd