Vermont Opera Theater Foliage Art Song


Foliage Art Song will not be held in 2007 - Back in 2008! Our usual wonderful annual weekend of master classes in song interpretation and vocal instruction did not, sadly, take place this October, due to previous committments on the part of our world-renowned teachers, Dalton Baldwin and Lorraine Nubar. But it will be back in 2008 - plan on it the first weekend in October. See you then! Foliage Art Song — founded by Celina Moore and Joan Stepenske in 1991 and sponsored by Vermont Opera Theater — is a program of master classes and recitals led by internationally acclaimed performers and teachers Dalton Baldwin and Lorraine Nubar. In 2006 the master classes were held from Friday, September 29, through Sunday, October 1, at the peak (as far as global warming permitted!) of the beautiful Vermont fall foliage season from which we take our name. On Sunday afternoon we enjoyed a public performance. Since in 2006, as in recent years, all the classes and events were held in Montpelier, the tiny capital of Vermont, participants were able in-between to stroll about this attractive little town, visit the Farmers' Market, find a meal in one of many good eateries, and generally gawk at the maple leaves like the busloads of tourists. [www.robertlyonsphotography.com] Foliage Art Song classes are open both to advanced singers and to singers new to art song. Separate classes with Lorraine Nubar and Dalton Baldwin are held concurrently. Sessions for advanced singers are 30 minutes in length. Advanced singers may request three or four sessions with one teacher or with both teachers. Requests are honored as much as possible, depending on scheduling constraints and the singer's level of performance. Singers are encouraged to come with their pianist and be prepared as a team. Singers new to the song recital may request Intermediate Class I or II with Lorraine Nubar. Both classes include the services of a staff accompanist. Auditors and participants may observe any of the master classes. Everyone is encouraged to participate in Lorraine Nubar's morning vocal warm-ups. Auditors will find them fun while singers will find them useful! For details of the 2006 session, download the Information Pages. When details of next year's sessions are available, a form will be provided which may be used for singer applications, auditor registration, or contributions to Foliage Art Song. For more information, email us at info@vermontopera.org. Celina Moore, Artistic Director Joan Stepenske, Project Manager These documents are in Adobe Reader® (pdf) format. To download the Reader from Adobe, click on the graphic: The 2006 Public Recital Sunday, Oct. 1 at Montpelier Unitarian Church on Main Street featuring advanced participants in Foliage Art Song For further information contact Joan Stepenske, President Vermont Opera Theater Your Contributions are needed and valued ! The fees charged to participants and audience cover only part of the cost of bringing these internationally renowned artists here. Since 1991 these outstanding teachers have been coming to central Vermont to enrich the lives of singers, pianists, and lovers of fine music. We appreciate any donations in addition to registration fees and welcome the support of those who cannot attend but appreciate the value of this event to our community.

In 2006 the master classes were held from Friday, September 29, through Sunday, October 1, at the peak (as far as global warming permitted!) of the beautiful Vermont fall foliage season from which we take our name. On Sunday afternoon we enjoyed a public performance.

Since in 2006, as in recent years, all the classes and events were held in Montpelier, the tiny capital of Vermont, participants were able in-between to stroll about this attractive little town, visit the Farmers' Market, find a meal in one of many good eateries, and generally gawk at the maple leaves like the busloads of tourists.

[www.robertlyonsphotography.com]

Foliage Art Song classes are open both to advanced singers and to singers new to art song. Separate classes with Lorraine Nubar and Dalton Baldwin are held concurrently.

Sessions for advanced singers are 30 minutes in length. Advanced singers may request three or four sessions with one teacher or with both teachers. Requests are honored as much as possible, depending on scheduling constraints and the singer's level of performance. Singers are encouraged to come with their pianist and be prepared as a team.

Singers new to the song recital may request Intermediate Class I or II with Lorraine Nubar. Both classes include the services of a staff accompanist.

Auditors and participants may observe any of the master classes.

Everyone is encouraged to participate in Lorraine Nubar's morning vocal warm-ups. Auditors will find them fun while singers will find them useful!

For details of the 2006 session, download the Information Pages*. When details of next year's sessions are available, a form will be provided which may be used for singer applications, auditor registration, or contributions to Foliage Art Song. For more information, email us at info@vermontopera.org.

Celina Moore, Artistic Director
Joan Stepenske, Project Manager

*These documents are in Adobe Reader® (pdf) format. To download the Reader from Adobe, click on the graphic:

The 2006 Public Recital

Sunday, Oct. 1 at Montpelier Unitarian Church on Main Street

featuring advanced participants in Foliage Art Song

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