With Voices—We Unite: AIRS Regional Summer Workshop, July 21–22 (Charlottetown 2011)
AIRS Summer Workshop Schedule
Advanced Interdisciplinary Research In Singing (AIRS) Summer Workshop Schedule
University of Prince Edward Island and the Confederation Centre of the Arts
July 21-22nd, 2011
Vocal Master Class with Jeffery Huard
Confederation Centre of the Arts – Studio 2 Theatre
| 1:30-4:30pm | Vocal Master Class | Jeffrey Huard |
Confederation Centre of the Arts – Studio 2 |
| 4:30- 6:00pm |
Lunch – On your own |
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| 7:00pm-9:00pm | AIRS Evening Concert | Teresa Doyle, Tessa Mossey, Kyla Cook, Daniel Bevan-Baker, Morgan Wagner, A Joyful Sound and many more! | Confederation Centre of the Arts – Art Gallery (upstairs) |
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Advanced Interdisciplinary Research In Singing (AIRS) Summer Workshop Schedule
Friday, July 22nd, 2011 |
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| 9:00am | Welcome | President | Dr. Alaa Abd-El-Aziz |
| 9:05-9:10 | O Canada | Kyla Cook | PEI |
| 9:10-9:15 | Welcome | Dean of Arts | UPEI |
| 9:15-9:25 | Overview of AIRS | Annabel Cohen | AIRS |
| Theme 1: Development of Singing | |||
| 9:25-9:35 | Introduction to the AIRS Battery of Tests of Singing Abilities | Annabel Cohen | Project Director - AIRS |
| 9:35-9:45 | TBD | Bing Yi Pan/Leah Stevenson | AIRS Researchers |
| 9:45-9:55 | TBD | Erica Ross/Bing Yi Pan | AIRS Researchers |
| 9:55-10:05 | AIRS Battery of Tests - Involvement with ECMA | Denise Beaton | AIRS Conference Coordinator |
| AIRS - Digital Connection | |||
| 10:05-10:15 | Digital Library | Jonathan Lane | AIRS Technical Coordinator |
| 10:20-10:40 - Nutrition Break | |||
| 10:40-11:55 - Theme 2: Singing and Education | |||
| 10:40-11:05 | "Informal Music from a Carribbean Island: Sharing the Songs" | Martha Gabriel | UPEI |
| 11:05-11:15 | "Language Training Software from Chuala - Potential Applications to Singing and Learning" | Mike MacAdam | Extemporel Inc. |
| 11:15-11:35 | "Why Are We Taught to Sing English Like Italians? Disambiguating Vocal Pedagogy for Teachers" | Aindrias Hirt | University of Otago, NZ |
| 11:35-11:55 | "Sing a Song for Word Learning" | Jenny Sullivan | St. FX |
| 12:00-12:50 - Box Lunch (Provided by AIRS) | |||
| 12:50-1:20 - AIRS Behind the Scenes - Hands-on workshop (CMTC) | |||
| AIRS Test Battery | Erica Ross, Timon | ||
| Analysis of Pitch/Digital Library | Bing Yi Pan, Jonathan Lane | ||
| "Fight or Flight: Voice Body Training for the Singer" - Dr. Steel Recital Hall | Aindrias Hirt | University of Otago, NZ | |
| 1:30-2:15 | Keynote Address | Jeffrey Huard | Broadway/Symphony Conductor, Music Director, Coach and Vocal Teacher |
| 2:15-4:30 - Theme 3: Singing and Well-Being | |||
| 2:15-2:30 | "Improving Cross-Cultural Understanding Through Music" | Kelly Gillis | AIRS Researcher |
| 2:30-3:00 | Young at Heart | Catherine O'Brien | Young at Heart - Musical Theatre for Seniors |
| 3:00-3:20 - Nutrition Break | |||
| 3:20-3:35 | The Italian Lesson | Godfrey Baldacchino | UPEI - Island Studies |
| 3:35-4:05 | Sound Yoga | Teresa Doyle | Artist, Educator |
| 4:05-4:10 | Closing Remarks | Annabel Cohen | AIRS |
AIRS Regional Summer Workshop Registration Form
Please RSVP by completing and returning the registration form provided to Kristin MacDonald at kristindmacdonald@gmail.com, or call (902) 566-6023.
With Voices – We Unite!
3rd Regional AIRS Summer Workshop – 2011 Registration Form
Advancing Interdisciplinary Research In Singing (AIRS)
The Advancing Interdisciplinary Research in Singing (AIRS) is pleased to announce its 3rd Regional AIRS Summer Workshop to be hosted at the University of Prince Edward Island’s Dr. Steel Recital Hall and the Confederation Centre of the Arts on July 21st - July 22nd, 2011.
Join us for an exciting full-day workshop featuring interactive demonstrations from the region’s renowned experts in the field of research, singing, education, health-care, music therapy and sound yoga.
This year, AIRS is delighted to announce the keynote speaker for the workshop - vocal coach and musical director ‘Jeffrey Huard’. Toronto-based, Huard was the musical director for many theatre productions including: Mirvish Productions – The Sound of Music as well as CBC’s ‘Triple Sensation’ and is one of the best in the music theatre industry - performing, conducting and directing for major stars in Broadway touring nationally and internationally.
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Ages 12 and under free!
Yes! I would like to attend:
Thursday, July 21, 2011 – 1:30-4:00pm
Master Vocal Class with Jeffrey Huard, (Broadway/Symphony Conductor,
Music Director, Coach and Vocal Teacher) _________
Confederation Centre of the Arts (Studio 2) - RSVP required
Thursday, July 21, 2011 – Evening Concert ($10.00/person)
Concert featuring a wide array of Award Winning Performers! __________
Confederation Centre of the Arts - Art Gallery (upstairs)
Friday, July 22, 2011 - 9:00am-5:00pm - RSVP required ($10.00/person)
3rd Regional AIRS Summer Workshop
Keynote Address: Jeffrey Huard (Broadway/Symphony Conductor, Music Director, Coach and Vocal Teacher) __________
Lunch included!
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Accommodations
Accommodations for the AIRS Summer Workshop - July 21-22nd, 2011
Enjoy a stay at the University of Prince Edward Island's Residence!
Andrew and Bernadine Hall
Andrew Hall is fully furnished with a double size bed, workstation, dresser, closet with organizer, 27" TV, and each bedroom comes with telephone, private voice mail, and wireless internet access
Each suite has a private washroom, mini-fridge, microwave, and kitchen facilities
Close proximity to the UPEI Gym and Robertson Library.
Please contact Kristin MacDonald (AIRS) at kristindmacdonald@gmail.com if you wish to book accommodations for the AIRS Summer Workshop.