Choral Workshop, April 2016

Trinity Lutheran Church, Perkasie, PA 18944
May 26, 2018

Michael Kemp presented a choral workshop for the Lehigh Valley AGO chapter on April 24, 2016. Participating were both choir directors and church choir members. At an AGO board meeting shortly after the workshop, board members expressed their utmost appreciation and excitement over how much the singing improved in such a short time. We all agreed that the amassed group presented many vocal challenges, but both directors and choir members learned significant skill and artistic adjustments from Michael’s presentation and rehearsals, and the sound of the singing made remarkable improvements based on how Michael approached many basic issues from multiple angles. Many of us have tried out these ideas in our own rehearsals since the workshop, especially in regards to posture and preparatory breath, each creating moments which seemed to relax and build up the choir. More than anything, we all recognize that singers of any age, level, and ability were able to gain tremendous experience and positive ideas, for themselves and as ensemble singers. We look forward to any opportunities for our choirs or for the Chapter to work with Michael Kemp again in the future!