March 2008
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26
Young Writers' Conference
Guest Speaker: Mona Simpson
THURSDAY, MARCH 27
Student Reading Series
Alice Peters Auditorium, PB 191, 7:30 p.m., free
April 2008
TUESDAY, APRIL 1
Dagoberto Gilb Reading
Alice Peters Auditorium, PB 191, 7:00 p.m., free
FRIDAY, APRIL 4
SJLA Reading: Eric Blehm
Peters Auditorium, Student Recreation Center, 8:00 p.m., free
FRIDAY, APRIL 11
Bear Flag Republic Anthology Reading
Alice Peters Auditorium, PB 191, 7:30 p.m., free
TUESDAY, APRIL 15
Mary Yukari Waters Reading
Q&A Session, PB 194, 3:00 - 4:00 PM
Alice Peters Auditorium, PB 191, 7:30 p.m., free
FRIDAY, APRIL 18
Student Reading Series
Alice Peters Auditorium, PB 191, 7:30 p.m., free
May 2008
THURSDAY, MAY 1
Glover Davis Reading
Alice Peters Auditorium, PB 191, 7:30 p.m., free
FRIDAY, MAY 2
Student Reading Series
Alice Peters Auditorium, PB 191, 7:30 p.m., free
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
SUMMER ARTS: GOSPEL SINGING & CONDUCTING MADE EASY
Gospel Singing and Conducting Made Easy: Break it Down for Us
June 29-July 12, 2008
- Further your craft as gospel voice singers and/or choir leaders/conductors
Work with world leaders in the field in a non-stressful, open environment of small groups and solo singing - Gain a broader understanding of your gospel voice, and will gain an added opportunity to blend your voice with a wide variety of styles within this genre
- Gain a variety of perspectives in empowering voices through attitude development and application of mind, body and spirit applied to this music
Focus on conducting, group arrangement and most importantly, inter group dynamics - Develop a broader understanding of personal vocal and technique, specifically, better understanding of range, vibrato style and proper use of the instrument
- Gain an improved sense of variety of historic and topical styles
Who Should Apply?
This class is designed for all singers interested in and experienced with the gospel music tradition. It is recommended that singers have at least minimal knowledge of their vocal range, key and pitch and some experience with organized, directed, or group singers such as school or church choirs. Choir leaders are to have experience with choir direction, have an understanding of the teaching of vocal harmonies and blended voice, an understanding of the rehearsal and performance preparation process, and an ability to understand musical terms, keys and the integration of the voice with a variety of instruments such as piano, organ, guitar, etc.
How To Apply?
- Submit a letter (approximately 200 word, typewritten) indicating your interest in the singing or directing phase of the works. Include you musical background/experience, vocal range (alto, tenor, etc) and what you hope to achieve from this course. For singers, please submit an audio tape or CD with a 1 minute sampling of your singing voice. For choir leaders, submit current resume with references regarding your professional or semi professional background.
- Send the materials listed in Step One and your completed Registration Form to the Summer Arts Registration Office by Monday, May 19, 2008
Course Coordinator
Professor Thomas Whit-Ellis
CSU Fresno
thomee@csufresno.edu
559-278-2646
Course Number & Credits
Undergraduate: MUSIC 423, 3 units
Graduate: MUSIC 623, 3 units
Material Fees
None
Guest Artists
Edwin Hawkins
A trailblazing force behind the evolution of the contemporary gospel sound, Edwin Hawkins remains best known for his 1969 classic Oh Happy Day, one of the biggest gospel hits of all time and a major pop radio smash as well. Born in Oakland, CA in 1943, he began singing in his church youth choir while still a toddler, and by age five was playing piano. Just two years later, he assumed full-time piano accompaniment duties for the family gospel group, making their recording debut in 1957.
In 1982 the Edwin Hawkins Music and Arts Seminar was founded. It is an annual week-long convention that offers workshops exploring all facets of the gospel industry and culminating each year with a live performance by the assembled mass choir. The 2002 Love Fellowship Mass Choir included hundreds of representatives from the United States, Europe and Japan (www.edwinhawkins.tv)
James Hall
He is the founder of the gospel singing ensemble Worship & Praise whose debut album soared to the top of the Billboard charts and marked him as a major force on the New York choir scene. He is most known for the killer vibratos and twister harmonies found in the best of today’s gospel music.
Mr. Hall’s most recent accomplishments include the live recording at Foxwoods Casino and Resorts, where he unveiled his latest compositions of James Hall and Worship and Praise. This project has been long awaited, and is bound to be a number seller in the music industry. Live at Foxwoods was recently released on Mr. Hall’s new label MusicBlend. (www.jhwap.com)
Christopher St. James
Choir director with a number of church and community choirs.
For more information, log on to www.csusummerarts.org/courses2008/Gospel_web_desc_2008.shtml
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