As of 7/21/2008 Educational Sessions for CAL VocalSymplosium 2008 "Walking in Memphis" Managing Rehearsals: the nitty gritty issues that sometimes make you crazy: teaching notes vs. using learning tracks, how many songs per rehearsal, attendance management, sectionals vs. group rehearsal, number of rehearsals (regular and before major gigs), how much warm-up time, what kinds of warm-ups, when do you allow mistakes to happen and when do you stop and fix them, rehearsal discipline (use of other leaders as "enforcers" for rehearsal discipline, and balancing fun and musicality. - Contemporary A Cappella Arranging in 10 Steps: Contemporary a cappella has been around for over a decade, resulting in a dynamic and rhythmic sound and style that differentiates it from barbershop, doo wop, close harmony, and other a cappella styles. Learn how to create a great contemporary a cappella arrangement using a tried and true 10 step formula. In addition, if you have arrangements you'd like critiqued, please bring them. - Deke Sharon, Ultimate A Cappella Arranging Service/TotalVocal Recording Your First A Cappella Album: from the first stages of pre production to recording to mixing, to mastering and manufacturing, learn how to make a professional vocal music recording. - Bill Hare, award winning producer/engineer on over 100 a cappella recordings Vocal Care: A Cappella can be a very demanding form of singing, and requires careful attention to vocal technique. Learn how to take care of your voice, what warning signs to watch out for, and ask questions of an experienced professional - Dr. Neal Beckford College Vs. The Real World: Many league singers spent much of their undergraduate careers singing in collegiate a cappella groups. Now that they're in the "real world" singing in a group requires different skills, both musical and logistical. Come hear a panel discuss the differences (includes Q&A) - Panel includes Jay Mednikow, Harvard Din & Tonics/Duke Pitchforks/DeltaCappella and Chris Tess, CASA Board of Directors/Redline. Solo Delivery: Singing a solo is more than just technique. It involves an understanding of the material, emotional commitment, the support of your ensemble. Bring the lyrics for a solo to this workshop, and we'll analyze, discuss, and practice being "in the moment" when you sing. A vocal music performance is about much more than just singing. How do you greet the audience? What are you wearing? How do you move during songs? How's your show paced? This seminar will address the aspects of performing on stage besides singing, and will increase your both your and the audiences enjoyment of a concert. - Jeff Korn, Harvard Krokodiloes, Forever Plaid Pushing the A Cappella Envelope:The human voice is one of the most versatile of musical instruments, capable of imitating virtually any sound made by other instruments and some that aren't. Michael Ching, Artistic Director of Opera Memphis has written an entire a cappella opera based on Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" and has delved into all forms of music done a cappella with some unexpected and exciting results. - Michael Ching, director of Opera Memphis Getting Gigs!:We all wish we could just sing, have concerts fall in our laps and money show up in our bank account. Alas, it takes time to line up performance opportunities, and to go from street corner singing to $10,000 corporate gigs. Panel Discussion, including DeltaCappella's Executive Director Jean Mathews Open Master Class:Enjoy a performance by an attending group, and then hear comments from a panel of experts who will work with the group so you can see and hear the effect of their suggestions. (if you'd like your group to be one of the two for this public master class, please let us know) - Panel, including