(Jason & Pharis Romero, on the mainstage at Voice Works 2011.  Photo by Sue Reid)

Voice Works
June 25 – July 1, 2012
Fort Worden State Park

REGISTER TODAY!
Call: 800.733.3608
Visit: www.centrum.org
More Info: www.centrum.org/voiceworks

Registration is now open for Voice Works 2012!

Masters of American vocal styles will guide you on a weeklong exploration of traditional and contemporary singing. You’ll gain confidence, develop your style, and find your voice in an embracing and supportive environment.

Join legendary performers and emerging new voices during a week of intensive study and performance opportunities.  Participants select a daily workshop schedule of their choosing, with plenty of time to jam, dance, and sing with faculty and friends on the campus of Fort Worden State Park.

Click HERE to read more about the faculty artists at Voice Works 2012.

The workshop includes a daily warm-up, and then class sessions in honky-tonkin’, vintage jazz of the 20’s to the 40’s, how to sing harmony, classic country, Carter Family repertoire, French Cajun songs, bluegrass stylings, new interpretations of old music, song writing, trio singing (finding that third part), a Southern Gospel choir,  and many other classes. The focus is on style and repertoire in the oral tradition, but there will also be technical sessions on proper breathing, phrasing, tone production, and caring for your voice. This year will also feature a small amount of instrumental instruction, including a daily guitar “twang” session led by the master of the telecaster, Bill Kirchen.

Your registration includes nightly informal jamming, song swaps, social dancing, singing with a band, the participants’ concert, the mighty polka dot contest, a pie walk, and front row seating at all public performances and dances.

Bring your guitar or fiddle, banjo or harmonica – or just bring your voice!  Either way, get ready to sing out loud at Voice Works 2012!

Tuition: $475 
To sign up for a dormitory room and/or a meal plan please contact Fort Worden State Park.  Room and board packages range from $435-$440. Click here to access their online reservation system. Dormitory rooms are available to Centrum participants only.