This workshop dives deeper into the nuances of what it means to effectively deliver a lyric. Singing rubato means to sing without a strict tempo. Without this strict pulse, vocalists have the freedom to deliver a phrase very quickly, while also having the freedom to really pause with, or hang onto a specific word. This flexibility and freedom unlocks countless new possibilities for communicating an emotional message or story. But how do we work together with a pianist as a team so that we donÕt get confused or move too quickly and end up in different places? This workshop will address both personal ways that vocalists can uniquely interpret a lyric in a rubato setting, and effective nonverbal cues and ways of communicating with an accompanist...
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This workshop dives deeper into the nuances of what it means to effectively deliver a lyric. Singing rubato means to sing without a strict tempo. Without this strict pulse, vocalists have the freedom to deliver a phrase very quickly, while also having the freedom to really pause with, or hang onto a specific word. This flexibility and freedom unlocks countless new possibilities for communicating an emotional message or story. But how do we work together with a pianist as a team so that we donÕt get confused or move too quickly and end up in different places? This workshop will address both personal ways that vocalists can uniquely interpret a lyric in a rubato setting, and effective nonverbal cues and ways of communicating with an accompanist. By the end of this workshop, you will have a clear understanding of ways that the vocalist and pianist can support each other with clarity while still feeling grounded in the freedom that comes with singing rubato. Participants will have opportunities to practice and workshop songs with an accompanist. Please bring two jazz standards that feel meaningful, comfortable and familiar. If possible, memorize the lyrics ahead of time. Open to all. Bio: Danielle was born and raised in Falls Church, Virginia. While studying under the direction of Dr. Kate Reid from 2012-2016, Danielle earned aÊBachelor's Degree in Studio Music and Jazz Vocal Performance. In 2017 Danielle relocated to Northern California and currently studies privately there with Dann Zinn. Danielle was named a semi-finalist in the 2015 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Vocals Competition. She took second place in the 2017 Ella Fitzgerald Jazz Vocal Competition, and third place in the 2017 Mid-Atlantic Jazz Vocal Competition.ÊIn April of 2017, Danielle independently released a duo project, Intertwined, with Israeli pianist, Tal Cohen. It was recorded at ABC Studios in Sydney, Australia, features renowned tenor saxophonist, Jamie Oehlers, on two tracks, and has been receiving high praise since its release. Since relocating to California, Danielle has quickly gained recognition as one of the Bay AreaÕs most in-demand vocalists. She has begun teaching private voice lessons as well as Jazz Vocal community classes at the Berkeley Jazz School. Looking forward, Danielle has just been asked to participate in a 2019 residency program at Zoo Labs in Oakland where she plans to record her next album. Danielle has performed in many established venues such as The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, The Arsht Center, Blues Alley, Black Cat SF, The Mansion at Strathmore,ÊThe Carlyle Club, Bethesda Blues and Jazz, Twins Jazz, Nocturne Jazz and Supper Club, and the St. Petersburg Jazz Philharmonic Hall. She has also had theÊprivilege of working and performing with many renowned musicians including Cyrille AimŽe,ÊGretchen Parlato, Chris Botti,ÊBruce Hornsby, Michael Bowie, Martin Bejerano, Claire Daly, Lena Seikaly, Mark G. Meadows, Chris Grasso, Scott Weinhold, Champian Fulton, Dave Stryker, and Claudio Roditi.
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