Quartet Workshop 2021 - with LUSTRE

Updated June 6, 2021
 
Thank you to everyone who was able to attend Region 15's Quartet Workshop with Lustre on June 5! We thank all those who made this day possible: Our Quartet Coordinator, Sharon Vitkovsky, for organizing this wonderful programming; Our Education Coordinator, Jean Schoenlank, for her Zoom hosting duties and all she does for the region; and last, but certainly not least, Kate Morrical Towne (Tenor), Lori Crouter (Lead), Lori Dreyer (Baritone), Jenny Harris (Bass) -- aka the 2018 International Quartet Champions LUSTRE -- for sharing their time, talents, and insights with us.
 
If you attended the Workshop - Please take a moment to fill out an Evaluation Form.
 
If you were not able to attend - The sessions were recorded and are available here:
 
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CAR TOYS – VIDEO
Vocal experiments and rehearsal techniques that you can use on your own, in the car, and beyond
 
LET’S GET CRAFTY – VIDEO | Music Markups: Tenor – Lead – Bari – Bass – All Parts – Notes
LUSTRE helps you wring (ring!) all the “barbershop” possible from a piece of music using “It’s The Music That Brings Us Together” by Clay Hine. (Music and tracks available in the Regional Music area of the regional website)
 
SEVEN YEARS OF FOOLISHNESS – VIDEO
LUSTRE explores how their favorite ballad, “What Kind of Fool Am I,” grew and changed over the years. From its first Regional contest to their record-setting International semifinal performance, learn how they incorporated feedback from coaches and judges to stuff this song full of craft.
 

 

Updated May 25, 2021

Hope you are getting excited for Region 15's Quartet Workshop 2021 with LUSTRE!

To prepare for the LET’S GET CRAFTY session, the music and tracks for “It’s The Music That Brings Us Together” by Clay Hine are available in the Regional Music area of the regional website. (Sign in to the Members Only area of the site, go to Regional Music on the lefthand menu, then go to the Regional Songs section.)

And here is the Zoom meeting link:

Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 886 8210 7798
Passcode: Region15
 
 

Updated May 19, 2021

Hi Region 15 Quartet Members, those interested in quartetting, and any member looking for a fun and educational day with Queens of Harmony LUSTRE... Region 15's Quartet Workshop 2021 is taking place on Saturday, June 5, from 9:00am to 1:00pm. The workshop will take place on Zoom, and that link will be shared closer to the event.

If you have not already done so, please register here by Thursday, May 20. 

(You will still be able to register after that date, but we'd like to have a good sense of participation numbers to assist with event planning.)

P.S. There is no charge for this session, but we would gladly welcome a donation of $15 per person if you are able. (Click here to contribute via PayPal.)

 

Announced April 9, 2021

Quartet Workshop 2021 - with LUSTRE
June 5, 2021 from 9:00am to 1:00pm
 
On June 5, there will be a half-day Zoom workshop for quartets featuring our 2018 International Champions – LUSTRE! It will be from 9:00am to 1:00pm.

The following sessions will each be one hour in length:

CAR TOYS – Vocal experiments and rehearsal techniques that you can use on your own, in the car, and beyond

LET’S GET CRAFTY – LUSTRE will help you wring (ring!) all the “barbershop” possible from a piece of music using “It’s The Music That Brings Us Together” by Clay Hine (music and tracks are on the regional website.)

SEVEN YEARS OF FOOLISHNESS – Join LUSTRE for an exploration of how their favorite ballad, “What Kind of Fool Am I,” grew and changed over the years. From its first Regional contest to their record-setting International semifinal performance, learn how they incorporated feedback from coaches and judges to stuff this song full of craft.

Closing with a short Q&A

Please put the date on your calendar. There is no charge for this session, but we would gladly welcome a donation of $15 per person if you are able. (Click here to contribute via PayPal.)

Please register here by May 20.

I look forward to seeing you all at the Quartet Workshop on June 5, 2021!

Sharon Vitkovsky
Quartet Coordinator
1992 International Quartet Champion, City Lights