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voice student links start here I teach studio voice at Earlham College, Broad Ripple High School and Fairview Studios. Fairview is located in Fairview Presbyterian Church on the north side of Indianapolis close to Butler University. I have been teaching voice since 1991 when I received my M.M. in vocal performance from the New England Conservatory of Music, and since 1995 in the Indianapolis area. I accept students from ages ten to adult at beginning through advanced levels. My students have performed professionally and with community organizations in the Indianapolis area, including Indianapolis Opera, Footlite Musicals, and the Indianapolis Festival Singers. They have been accepted into vocal performance degree programs at institutions including NYU, Ball State, DePauw, and Kentucky State. I am a full member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS). |
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Students receive training in healthy vocal technique which can be applied to all styles of singing. Instruction is tailored to the individual needs of the student. For instance, beginning students may need more work on matching pitches and elementary music reading, and advanced students may be able to work on demanding classical and musical theater repertoire. Lessons begin with vocalizing and exercises designed to develop good posture, breathing, placement, diction, and overall technique. Students then work on repertoire which can include pieces for specific auditions, contests, recitals, or public performances. Advanced students may work on repertoire in Spanish, Italian, German, and French. Students receive dramatic and interpretive coaching for musical theatre and operatic auditions and performances. All students have the opportunity to perform in at least one recital per year.
For more information on voice lessons, available times, and rates, you may email me at edenham@ameritech.net, or call Fairview Studios at 317/253-5982.
Students from a voice recital on April 29, 2001. Front row: Sara Eddy, Maria Granato, and Christine Kliman. Back row: Melissa Dowden, Carolyn Walker, Brian Frazier, Valerie Haywood, and Ellen Denham.
Disclaimer: For the official word on each of these organizations, please visit their web pages. -- Ellen Denham
Lori Ecker is a voice student of mine with an incredible voice who performs professionally in Indianapolis and Chicago. She sounds fabulous singing everything from opera to blues. But don't take my word for it--visit her website and follow the links to hear excerpts from her cd!
Christ Church Cathedral presents an annual concert series of sacred choral music masterworks by the Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys, the Cathedral Girls' Choir, the Indianapolis Festival Singers, and the Indianapolis Festival Orchestra. I have appeared as a soloist on several occasions with the Indianapolis Festival Singers and Indianapolis Baroque Orchestra. My students have performed with the Indianapolis Festival Singers and Christ Church Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys.
Indianapolis Children's Choir consists of twelve choirs for children at different levels from grades four through 12. Several of my voice students have sung in ICC.
Indianapolis Opera is the professional opera company of Indianapolis. I've performed mainstage roles and also appeared in the chorus and with the touring company, the Indianapolis Opera Ensemble. My students have also performed with the Opera Chorus.
Indianapolis Symphonic Choir presents choral music with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra.
Encore Vocal Arts presents an innovative choral music concert series. Some of my Earlham students have gone on to sing with this chorus.
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra is Indianapolis' major orchestra presenting over 200 concerts annually. Repertoire includes classical, pops, family and holiday, and educational concerts. I've performed as a singer and dancer for their annual Yuletide Celebration.
Footlite Musicals is an all-volunteer community theatre focusing on musicals and revues. Several of my students have appeared in Footlite productions.
Indianapolis Civic Theatre is a community theatre which dates back to 1914. Productions include musicals to classic and contemporary drama. Junior Civic offers a performing arts training program for children. Several of my students have performed with Civic Theatre.
Buck Creek Players is a community theatre on the south side of Indianapolis. Several of my students have performed roles with Buck Creek.
The Artists' Studio is a community theatre in Fishers. I've had students perform roles there.
Classical Singer magazine is a valuable resource for the working or aspiring singer, with articles and information on all aspects of life as a singer. I've written for the magazine.
The National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) is the largest worldwide membership organization of voice teachers. Use this regions link to find out about NATS events in Indiana, under the Great Lakes Region. NATS also has a good collection of other links related to singing.
The Aria Database is a work in progress, but provides texts and translations for opera arias as well as a collection of other useful opera links.
Opera Glass Links to all kinds of opera information including directories of companies, performers, and information about individual operas including synopses and libretti.
Good Ear provides free, online ear training programs.
Worldwide Internet Music Resources, provided by Indiana University, has a comprehensive collection of links including a long list of pages providing information about specific composers.
Classical Net Home Page Dave Lampson's classical music page. A good place to begin if you want to know more about classical music.
(c) 1998-2009 Ellen Denham. All rights reserved. Last updated 7/3/09.
