Opportunities for Theatre Artists
Musical Theatre Vocal Technique Class
Have you ever wondered if you could unlock your voice?
Musical Theatre Vocal Technique Class
A three-session vocal technique course taught by Musical Theatre Professor for the University of Minnesota School of Music and Theatre, Samantha Laumann
When: Mondays, Feb 23, March 9, March 16
Where: The Church of St. Mary, Lowertown Saint Paul
Who: Adults 18+
Registration Fee: $75 ($80 when bundled with Audition Workshop)
Have you ever wondered if you could unlock your voice? Whether there are techniques you can use to bring your singing to the next level, and make you feel more confident in your own voice? Join us for this master class style three-week course, in which instructor Samantha Laumann will work individually with each student to refine their techniques, and students also get to learn from each other’s voices as well.
Come with sheet music for a song you've been working on, are rehearsing for a show, something you'd like to use for future auditions, or be prepared to sing something Samantha recommends for your voice!
Meet the Instructor: Samantha Jenee Laumann, soprano is a passionate vocalist, actress, and musical theatre pedagogist who specializes and voice cross-trains in the Twin Cities. Throughout her career she has performed in equity and non-equity theatre houses in Chicago, Boston and NYC. Additionally she has worked as a classical artist with the Chicago Symphony Chorale, The Charlotte Oratorio Singers, and the A.J. Opera Institute in Winston Salem, NC.
Since moving to the Twin Cities in 2015, Samantha has focused her career on teaching and music directing. Samantha serves as Musical Theatre Professor for the University of Minnesota School of Music and Theatre and previously an adjunct professor of Voice University of Northwestern Saint Paul. Her students have gone on to perform the Guthrie Theatre, Theatre Latte Da, Artistry, Broadway National Tours, and Broadway Shows Some Like it Hot, and Schucked.
If you would like to bundle this class with the Audition Workshop Samantha Laumann is also offering, select the Audition Workshop as an Add On while checking out below. If you would like to register for the Audition Workshop only, do so here.
Vocal Technique Audition Workshop
Want to nail your audition?
Vocal Technique Audition Workshop
A one-night audition master class taught by Samantha Laumann
When: Monday, Feb 16,
Where: Church of St. Mary (Lowertown, St. Paul)
Who: Adults 18+
Registration Fee: $25 (or take this workshop with the 3-session vocal technique course and bundle both for $80 total)
About the Workshop:
Have you considered auditioning for a musical, but felt unsure of what song to audition with? Or have you walked away from an audition feeling like you didn’t showcase your abilities well? Join us for a workshop, taught by Samantha Laumann, Musical Theatre Professor for the University of Minnesota School of Music and Theatre. She’ll teach you how to pick a selection based on the show and/or character you’re auditioning for and how to prepare for and present your song in an audition. Afterward, she’ll provide personalized feedback on each student’s singing or on their audition selection, to help strengthen their audition material.
Come with a song in mind for an upcoming audition, or with multiple options if you want help choosing!
This workshop is scheduled to help prepare for auditions for our upcoming musical, Moonshot. You are welcome to sign up whether you're auditioning for that particular show or not!
This is a stand-alone workshop, but can be bundled with our Musical Theatre Vocal Technique course, also taught by Samantha Laumann. If you would also like to take the three week course, you must register for both ON THE CLASS PAGE to get the bundled price.
Meet the Instructor: Samantha Jenee Laumann, soprano is a passionate vocalist, actress, and musical theatre pedagogist who specializes and voice cross-trains in the Twin Cities. Throughout her career she has performed in equity and non-equity theatre houses in Chicago, Boston and NYC. Additionally she has worked as a classical artist with the Chicago Symphony Chorale, The Charlotte Oratorio Singers, and the A.J. Opera Institute in Winston Salem, NC.
Since moving to the Twin Cities in 2015, Samantha has focused her career on teaching and music directing. Samantha serves as Musical Theatre Professor for the University of Minnesota School of Music and Theatre and previously an adjunct professor of Voice University of Northwestern Saint Paul. Her students have gone on to perform the Guthrie Theatre, Theatre Latte Da, Artistry, Broadway National Tours, and Broadway Shows Some Like it Hot, and Schucked.
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