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THE EXPEDITION ITINERARY
Meet the Expedition Team
Dig Into Our Chorus Culture
Uncover the Clues to Musical Artistry
Explore the Secrets of a “Physically
Enhanced” Performance
Discover the Treasure in YOU!
TREASURE CLUE #1
Three Critical Elements of
Harborlites’ Chorus Culture
EXPECTATIONS of focus and discipline
Shared BELIEFS – in ourselves and in
our Director
The priority of YOU, THE AUDIENCE
TREASURE CLUE #1
EXPECTATIONS OF FOCUS AND DISCIPLINE
A part of everything we do, the big and the
“little things”
Ultimately, it’s about respect for one another
and the pursuit of our goals
TREASURE CLUE #1
Harborlites “Expectations for Success”
 General Conduct
 Chorus Fellowship
 Chorus Service and Assistance
 Attendance and Punctuality
 Chorus Participation
 Learning/Preparation Obligations
 Riser Etiquette
 Member Health
 Performance
TREASURE CLUE #1
SHARED BELIEFS
“Expectations for Success” lead to shared
beliefs – in ourselves and our Director
Requires TRUST
Continual emphasis on inspiring one
another to believe
Mission statement reflects our shared
beliefs
TREASURE CLUE #1
Harborlites Mission Statement
Harborlites’ mission is to be an exciting,
award-winning chorus performing 4-part
harmony, barbershop style. We are
committed to the highest standards of
musical excellence, education, personal
growth and the magic we create in every
captivating performance.
TREASURE CLUE #1
THE ULTIMATE PRIORITY
YOU, the Audience!
“Giving a ‘gift’ to the audience is our job.”
-- Pam Pieson
MUSICAL ARTISTRY
The ultimate in the musical performance is achieved
when the performer reaches out at the beginning of
the performance, takes the audience in the palm of
her hand and holds it there until the performance has
concluded, keeping each listener totally spellbound
by the emotional impact achieved. Musical artistry
occurs when all other aspects of the music category
have been achieved. The performer then has the
freedom to present a magical experience that is
aesthetically satisfying and memorable for the
performer and the listener. Such a presentation of
inanimate words and notes will result in beautiful,
living barbershop music.”
− JCDB, Music Category
MUSICAL ARTISTRY
The ultimate in the musical performance is achieved
when the performer reaches out at the beginning of
the performance, takes the audience in the palm of
her hand and holds it there until the performance has
concluded, keeping each listener totally spellbound
by the emotional impact achieved. Musical artistry
occurs when all other aspects of the music
category have been achieved. The performer then
has the freedom to present a magical experience that
is aesthetically satisfying and memorable for the
performer and the listener. Such a presentation of
inanimate words and notes will result in beautiful,
living barbershop music.”
− JCDB, Music Category
MUSICAL ARTISTRY
PERFORMANCE
SONG & ARRANGEMENT
A. Vocal Skills
A. Form
B. Harmony Accuracy
B. Melody
1. Correct notes
C. Arrangement
2. Fine tuning
D. Lyrics
3. Inappropriate doubling
E. Merit as BBS competition material
C. Barbershop Style
1. Tempo
2. Rhythm
3. Musical Unity
4. Phrasing
5. Dynamics
6. Musical Energy
D. MUSICAL ARTISTRY
F. Suitability to performer
TREASURE CLUE #2
WE ARE A SINGING ORGANIZATION!
Make this reality a part of your chorus
culture
We did Vocal Gold to improve our
singing…what can you do?
TREASURE CLUE #2
THE BASICS OF VOCAL GOLD
Vocal Production Workshop all members
must attend
Focus on CONSTANTLY reinforcing basic
skills through weekly “Skill Building” time
(instead of “warm-ups”)
Individual attention through PVIs and tape
listening/evaluation
TREASURE CLUE #2
THERE ARE NO SHORTCUTS TO MUSICAL
EXCELLENCE!
The focus on improving vocal skills must be:
Relentless
Constant
Evaluated Continually
Re-invented As Required
NOTHING ELSE (Artistry, Physicality) CAN
ADVANCE UNTIL YOUR VOCAL SKILLS DO!
TREASURE CLUE #3
COMMUNICATING MUSICAL ARTISTRY:
FIVE DIRECTING SKILLS
Music Selection
Musical Plan Creation
The Use of an “Artistic Vocabulary”
The Use of Vocal Modeling
The Use of Body Language
TREASURE CLUE #3
MUSIC SELECTION
Choose music that speaks to you on an
emotional level – this fosters
believability
Chorus vocal skills must match the skill
required by the arrangement
Challenge chorus with arrangements,
but be realistic!
TREASURE CLUE #3
MUSICAL PLAN CREATION
Let the chorus be your voice, a mirror of
your emotions
Borrow ideas from other artists
Dare to risk in your artistic interpretation!
TREASURE CLUE #3
You have many “languages” with which
to communicate artistic singing to your
chorus
Use your words, voice, and body to
communicate the emotional and artistic
sounds you want your chorus to create
with their voices
THE PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE
The focus of the Showmanship category is
the evaluation of the salesmanship of the
musical product. This includes the
elements of preparation, the visual plan,
and the creation and communication of
on-stage magic.”
− JCDB, Showmanship Category
TREASURE CLUE #4
Develop or find a “Visual Guide” (individual
or team)
Must understand the intricacies of
designing visual plans – how physicality
affects and can enhance the musical plan
Visual Leadership Conference
Toronto, Ontario Canada
July 10-12, 2009
With Erin Howden
International Faculty, Coach,
Choreographer and Asst.Director, North Metro Chorus
Demonstration Appearance by North Metro
Don’t miss this opportunity to network and to
grow your creative genius!!
To register contact
www.northmetrochorus.com
TREASURE CLUE #5
THE BASICS OF VISUAL GOLD
All-day Visual Workshop that all members
must attend
Held every year
Includes:
Showmanship classes
Small group work
Watching yourself on video – “You Be The Judge”
Stamina building
TREASURE CLUE #5
LET’S GET PHYSICAL!
Physical warm-ups are essential for
stamina building
Can also be used to learn how to “move
artistically”
Moving artistically helps us sing
artistically!
TREASURE CLUE #5
GET INTO CHARACTER!
Every song has a character we must play
Bring out your “inner actress”!
Playing a character is an artistic exercise
and it organically, naturally translates into
more artistic singing!
HOW COOL IS THAT?!
TREASURE CLUE #5
SEXY
TREASURE CLUE #5
FLIRTY
THE M.A.P. DANCE
Working the Character
Working the Musical Artistry
Working the Physicality
PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER!
“GO BIG, OR GO HOME!”
QUESTIONS, ANYONE?
!
Please go to our website for a copy of the
presentation!
www.harborliteschorus.org
You may also ask questions about the
class on our website – we’ll answer as
soon as we return from Hawaii!
Mahalo and Aloha!
www.harborliteschorus.org