VocalFri Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

What a crew!!!! Today we were joined by #VocalFam Theodora Nestorova, Yvonne Redman, John Nix, and Joshua Glasner to drop some knowledge on Vibrato! They have a great NATS Chat last season on this topic and led a pre-conference workshop last summer at NATS that was terrific! If you are interested in that mysterious aspect of singing that is Vibrato - this is the episode for YOU!

VocalFam, Prof. Pigott was out today, but fret not, we had a great panel with International Congress of Voice Teachers' Program Chair Kari Ragan, NATS Executive Director Allen Henderson, and ICVT-Toronto site host Darryl Edwards. We got to hear previews of the many offerings Toronto has to offer as a city, the wonderful plenary sessions, and even got to hear more about some specifics of the concurrent session presentations. It will be a great conference, and we hope to see you next summer in Toronto. Early bird pricing is available until April 1, and there is a student price as well. Be sure to register early and set a flight tracker to save on airfare.

Dr. P and Sarah address this week's controversial Ian Bostridge performance where he stopped mid song cycle to ask the audience to put down their phones and turn off the flash functions. It was a varied and weaving conversation with two sort of opposite perspectives. In the end, the take home point was, be courteous, consider others, and let's get audience members in seats. Join us.

VocalFri was excited to host Liz Jackson Hearns and Brian Kremer as our VocalFri November Plural Publishing author spotlight to talk about their book The Singing Teachers Guide to Transgender Voices. We talk about terminology and language, inclusivity, and voice type. Be sure to grab their book on the Plural website or Amazon. So many needed conversations as the voice community continues to move forward. Join us!

VocalFri wants you to Live Long and Prosper as we review Star Trek: Discovery Season 3 Episodes 1 and 2.

Dr. John Volckens, the lead scientist on the Colorado State University study on aerosols and the performing arts tells the #VocalFam why we need to be aware of aerosols and COVID-19, what types of masks are most effective, and when they hope to be ready with their final results. 

Sometimes you just need to throw your feet up and relax a bit, right #VocalFam. Come have a nice conversation with Sarah and Dr. P. We chat about her visit with Dr. P's grad CCM Ped course, a little about technology, Dr. P started resonance in undergrad ped, the future of music education in higher ed, and a little pop culture. Join us and forget about what year it is for an hour. 

VocalFri is again joined by NATS Executive Director, Allen Henderson as he shares his experience going through the Colorado State University aerosol testing protocol. We also talk about upcoming NATS activities, plans, and deadlines. 

VocalFri's next Plural Publishing author showcase with Melissa Malde, MaryJean Allen, and Kurt-Alexander Zeller to tell us all about their book What Every Singer Needs to Know About the Body, now in its 4th Edition!!! Body mapping, Alexander Technique, Bears and more! Not to be missed.

VocalFri realizes Mr. Holland's Opus has not aged well, and Dr. P recommends we all re-evaluate our practice and get some peer evaluation or mentoring.