HELPFUL RESOURCES

Vocal Exercises to Help your voice: https://serenatatwohome.files.wordpress.com/2021/02/vocal-warmups-to-change-the-way-you-sing.doc

Music Theory – Helper

Music Links

Day-O https://youtu.be/FlIkzvo7eXQ

Fiddler on the Roof https://youtu.be/AkHm-DACGk0

Sloop John-B https://youtu.be/NVposSGon6Y

Tarantara https://youtu.be/pmBq_xtuOUM

Irving Berlin Medley 1 – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YL9n8Og079o

Scarborough Fair and Sounds of Silence – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUAoHO3fArU

Hallelujah – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=564JizYe8pM

Down to the River to Pray https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGPJWclWkpk

I’m Gonna Sing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIyQw7IEsIc

HMS Pinafore Finale https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9Y5Fmy0RNU

Circle of Life https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f51DU7ulAg0

Hakuna Matata https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzP50ZHSG6M

John Denver https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RwKm1yENjI

West Side Story https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5N-R4vmKHA4

Oklahoma https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ma_Dm2x_G9Q

A Gershwin Portrait – Medley 6 (Gershwin in Love) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iqSIyylSnE

Phantom of the Opera Medley Ed Lojeski https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYw-teHxoNU

Lennon/McCartney Medley 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVGJ1zci_ow

Dance the Cachucha – Gilbert and Sullivan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzgFNVZa8AU

Les Miserables, arranged by Ed Lojeski https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-JAp-6gY0s

A Gershwin Portrait – Medley 3 (Swing Set) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTlFhDvkoyk

Training Links

I don’t know how to read music. This can appear to be a more daunting problem than it actually is. With some basic information and experience (i.e. practice), and use of the rehearsal tracks, you will soon develop enough knowledge to navigate through the musical scores provided (and even experienced choir members still have to ask question from time to time). Here are some helpful web pages and You Tube videos.

Music theory lessons – This website has a number of lessons and activities that cover the basics. Included in these is one explaining the differences in British and American terminology (e.g. crotchet = quarter note, which is useful as some resources use American terminology while we use British terminology).
How to Read Music (for singers!) – This is a short (just over 6 minutes) You Tube video. It is entertaining and informative (though it uses American terminology and only covers the Treble Clef).
How to Read Music In 15 Minutes – This a slightly longer and more comprehensive introduction (including covering the Bass Clef). He is dealing with piano music but almost all of it is relevant for singers.

When you are ready to move on to something a bit more advanced, try:

There are a lot of these types of basic lessons posted on the web and You Tube so feel free to explore!

Music Theory: Workbook 1 & Workbook 2

Basic Music Theory: Some Simple Quizzes to Test Your Knowledge

Choral Warm Ups – https://www.voicescienceworks.org/choral-warm-ups.html

Vocal Warmup Exercises – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GwC4qfpZLoo

Daily exercises for an awesome voice alternative – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sU2VD5ckFOc

Vocal Warmups for Male Singers – EricArceneaux

Opening Up the Voice – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5hS7eukUbQ

Increasing Range – https://www.youtube.com/watch?

Improving Vocal Tone – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMFH6Ob801I

Strengthening the Voice – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lyl_yt0RN0s