Tenor Kurt-Alexander Zeller, Director of Opera and Vocal Studies in the Music Department of Clayton State University, has appeared in opera, music theatre, early music and concert throughout North America and Europe.  Particularly acclaimed for his performances as a singing actor, Dr. Zeller has toured Austria in a revue of the music of Kurt Weill, appeared on German television, originated roles in several world premieres, and spent two seasons in the performance company of the Tony® Award-winning Oregon Shakespeare Festival.  Dr. Zeller is a certified Andover Educator and conducts “What Every Singer Needs to Know about the Body” workshops from coast to coast.  His book What Every Singer Needs to Know about the Body, co-authored with Melissa Malde and MaryJean Allen, will be released by Plural Publications in July of 2008. 

Photograph by Christopher Briscoe

Clayton State’s expert voice faculty will offer a workshop day for high school vocal soloists to sharpen their skills in preparation for spring musicals or solo/ensemble contests.  The day will feature:

1)     a morning workshop in techniques for music drama/music theatre, and the first four singers or teams to register will have an opportunity to coach their song or scene with Clayton State faculty; others will be alternates or auditors

2)     an afternoon master class for singers preparing classical songs for solo/ensemble contests, voice competitions, or college admission auditions.  The first eight singers to register will be guaranteed an opportunity to be coached in the public master class; others will be alternates or auditors

Both sessions will include tips on voice care and effective audition techniques, a mini-workshop on survival piano skills for singers with limited piano background, and lunch, with entertainment provided by Clayton State vocal majors.

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