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2010 Vocal Workshop at SummerKeys July 5-9 July 12-16 July 19-23 Instructor: Jack Ferguson Tuition: $ 550 July 5-9 (beginners) July 12-16; July 19-23(Vocal II)

For the novice singer who wants to improve basic techniqe. Geared toward the community or church choir member who has had little or no voice instruction. Daily classes, five 45-minute lessons, one hour of practice daily, one hour of listening daily. Students are encouraged to tape their lessons.

July 12-16; July 19-23(Vocal II)

 For singers of all levels continuing their studies.

Program: daily group class, five 60-minute lessons weekly, two hours daily practice and listening, coaching sessions for duet/trios.

 For this workshop, Mr. Ferguson welcomes all ages and all experiences; she believes that a healthy approach to singing can be applied to any style of music.  The week-long workshop begins on Sunday evening with an informal get together of those participating in the voice program.  Schedules will be distributed and questions answered.  The week will end with a Friday late afternoon/early evening performance class and reception.

Jack Ferguson  has been performing and teaching for over 30 years. For 25 years he was a member of the Artist Faculty at the Westminster Choir College Conservatory in Princeton, N.J. He now maintains a private studio and is also active as a choral, organ and voice clinician. As a member of the Artist Faculty his teaching included voice, organ, choral conducting, opera lectures and Coordinator of the Church Music Certificate Program.. Mr. Ferguson received his B.Mus and M.mus from Westminster Choir College. During his undergraduate program he appeared as baritone soloist in a performance of the Brahms Requiem under Leopold Stowkowkis and the American Symphony Orchestra, was a member of the touring Westminster Choir, and was awarded prizes for distinction in church music. His teachers include Joseph Flummerfelt, Alexander McCurdy, Eugene Roan, Lindsey Christiansen and Margaret Harshaw. Post graduate studies have included Cambridge University, and independent studies in France and Italy. Mr. Ferguson has performed extensively in the Middle Atlantic states in opera, oratorio and art song, organ and voice recitals as well as numerous performances at Westminster and master classes with Ned Rorem, Gerard Souzay, Elly Ameling and Margaret Harshaw. He is a member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing. For several years he was the sub organist at the Cadet Chapel, USMA, West Point, N.Y.