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The Lifelong Singer
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 All ages and levels welcome!
Waimea, Big Island of Hawaii
July 1-6, 2008
Click Here to read "Singers for Life", an article about The Lifelong Singer in the January 2008 issue of Classical Singer magazine.
Sing… Whether you are a seasoned professional looking to hone your skills, or a beginner wanting to explore your singer within, this program is geared to your individual needs and goals, and all levels are welcome. Performance, musicianship, sight singing and diction classes. Private, caring instruction from renowned artists. Alexander Technique, the method that will help you achieve your full potential as a singer. Optional yoga and massage.
Enjoy… Accommodations in charming upcountry bed and breakfasts, with music facilities only minutes away at the prestigious Hawaii Preparatory Academy. Choose the Waimea Garden Cottage (www.waimeagardens.com), Aaah the Views (www.aaahtheviews.com), or Waiaka Homesteads (www.waiaka.com). Bring your spouse or a friend and make it a vacation. For those who want a luxury experience, some of the world's most beautiful beaches and hotels are only minutes away. Consider sharing a room with another singer to reduce costs…we can put you in touch!
Located in lush, green hills on the slopes of Mauna Kea, Waimea is centrally located to many Big Island attractions. The climate is cool and comfortable. Hapuna Beach, perennially appearing on “World’s Best Beaches” lists, is only fifteen minutes away. Volcanoes National Park, the Waipio Valley and fascinating historical sites abound. You’ll have free time to enjoy all the sights.
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 Tuition: $1095 includes daily lunch and two informal performance evenings.
Lodging: Available at local bed and breakfasts, luxury beach hotels about 20 minutes away, or on campus in a group living situation. List of lodging options available on request. Breakfast and dinner on your own.
For those traveling from other islands or the mainland, please note you should arrive on June 30 and depart on July 7, unless of course you want to stick around and enjoy the main festival which begins on July 9. You won't be sorry!
An inspirational week in the tropics with like-minded colleagues and artists!
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Val Underwood, Artistic Director
Agatha Carubia, Voice Teacher, Performer and Author
Dan Castro, Musical Skills, Los Angeles County High School for the Arts
Juliana Gondek, Head of Vocal Studies, UCLA
Timothy Long, Conductor/Vocal Coach, SUNY
Jennifer McGregor, Star of Opera Australia
Carol Prentice, Alexander Technique
Peabody Southwell, Yoga/Movement
Jennifer Tung, Coach, Royal Conservatory, Toronto
(faculty subject to change)
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Filling out an application form will also require that you pay a deposit fee of $500. Click Here
for the Lifelong Singer Application Form; once it's filled out and submitted you will be directed to a page for fee payment. If you prefer, you may mail the deposit to Irma Singer, HPAF Treasurer, 4011B Primavera Rd., Santa Barbara, CA 93110
Classes and lessons for residents of Hawaii may be arranged on an individual basis. Please contact us for more information.
Genette Freeman, Executive Director
PH: 303-221-0399
genette.freeman@msn.com
Val Underwood, Artistic Director
PH: 805-432-1790
val.underwood@cox.net
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