Prizes and Bragging Rights

Cole Murphy started MMVS in September and has only two song projects to go.  Happy Birthday,  Cole!

Happy Halloween to the fiercest group of performers I've ever known!  Never did I think you guys would bug me to teach you minor scales or 7th chords.  Funny what a little friendly competition can do!  Well... I promised that everyone would be rewarded for their efforts.  The following is an extended prize list meant to keep you all excited for the month of November.

LEVEL 1 Contest Winners and certificates will be awarded at the MMVS Performance Workshop November 21st (MMVS, 1pm - 3pm).  I will not be announcing any winners prior to that date.    All MMVS students are encouraged to attend the workshop.  Fee is $30, unless you reach Level 1 by that date... READ ON!

LEVEL 1 GRAND PRIZE:

• Free Performance Workshop at MMVS (11/21/10)
• Free one hour lesson at MMVS
• Featured Video/Interview on blog, youtube and facebook
• Additional song at MMVS student showcase in January, 2011
• Mad bragging rights

LEVEL 1 SECOND PRIZE

• Free Performance Workshop at MMVS (11/21/10)
• Featured Video/Interview on blog, youtube and facebook
• Additional Song at MMVS student showcase in January, 2011
• Pretty awesome bragging rights

LEVEL 1 THIRD PRIZE

• Free Performance Workshop at MMVS (11/21/10)
• Featured Video/Interview on blog, youtube and facebook
• Very cool bragging rights

LEVEL 1 CERTIFICATION BY 11/21/10

• Free Performance Workshop at MMVS (11/21/10)
• Interview/Bio posted on blog
• Hey, throw in some bragging rights!

All right... WHO'S IT GONNA BE????????

The Best of You

When you post your comments this week, please answer the following:
1. What song are you working on now for MMVS?
2. What song is stuck in your head right this very second?
3. Who is your favorite songwriter and why?

The MMVS Level 1 Contest has brought out the best of so many of you!   Congratulations to all for your hard work so far!   I want to recognize a few people in today's post:

Jordan: first to complete all five song projects.

Richard: most consistent (and entertaining) blog posts, most improved vocal technique this month.

Eric: first to complete all music theory requirements.

More congrats and student highlights to come...

How the Body Sings

Check out this video of Steven Tyler's vocal cords in use:

And check out these links for more info / diagrams on vocal anatomy.  Level 1, any 1?  :)


Vocal Anatomy:
http://voicestudio.kristinaseleshanko.com/VocalAnatomy.htm

Pharynx Diagram:
http://www.healthhype.com/wp-content/uploads/pharynx_parts.jpg

Level 1 Contest

Calling all MMVS Singers!  Level 1 Contest!

Emma Converse at MMVS

How close are you to becoming a Level 1 MMVS singer?    Some of you are verrrrry close... 

The first student to achieve Level 1 status will receive:

* One free hour voice lesson in Fairfield

* Free admission to one MMVS workshop

* Two performance pieces (as opposed to one) in the winter recital

How to play:

1. Post which items from the Level 1 checklist you have already completed to the blog.

2. Post which items you are going to work on EVERY WEEK.

3. You can email me your definitions and descriptions for the words you're supposed to learn.

4. Show me your scales and other accomplishments at the beginning of each lesson.

5. Post any additional questions right HERE!

Mel