Spring Explorations in Singing

Overview

Explorations in Singing: Musical Theater

This 8-week class will introduce students to fun musical theater and contemporary repertoire while introducing fundamental techniques. Students will explore proper breathing, vocal control, music reading, and singing while dancing. Valuable performance and audition tips will also be introduced. The class will culminate with a final in-class performance of songs learned in the course.

Students are welcome to repeat the class. New repertoire will be introduced each session!

Ages: 13-18

Dates: Mondays, 6:45 – 7:45 pm

March 18 – May 13, 2024 (8 weeks)

Skip Dates: Mar 25, 2024

Tuition: $240

Location: Mason Community Arts Academy Building in Fairfax, VA

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Program Faculty

Kathleen West

Director of After School Programming, Musical & Advanced Showcase Vocal Director, Acting Coach

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Kathleen West is Acting for Young People’s (AFYP) Director of After School Programming, and has been a teaching artist with AFYP since 2017.  She is also the Vocal Director of our Saturday Showcase and Advanced Actors Showcase programs, and teaches Musical Theatre for our Summer Acting Camps. Throughout her teaching career, Kathleen has directed her students in many plays, musicals, and musical theatre showcases. When she is not teaching, Kathleen works as a professional actor in the DC area.

Her recent credits include Escape to Margaritaville at Toby’s Dinner Theatre, and Art of Murder, The Mystery of Edwin Drood, and Xanadu at Workhouse Arts Center. She has also hosted Amazon’s “Girls Tech Day,” an educational outreach program encouraging women to pursue careers in STEAM. 

Kathleen graduated Summa Cum Laude from George Mason University, receiving a BFA in Theatre with a concentration in Musical Theatre, and awards of excellence in both academics and performance. 

Notes

  • Please note that group classes are subject to cancellation if minimum enrollment is not reached.
  • Be sure to check our policies and procedures regarding registration, withdrawals, refunds, and more for fall or spring group classes.
  • All students will receive a Welcome Letter via email at least 1 week before the class starts with all necessary details.
  • Online registration closes 2 business days before the first class, however space may still be available. Please contact academy@gmu.edu for more information. A $10 late registration fee may apply.
  • For additional information, please contact the Academy at academy@gmu.edu.