Oak Park Concert Chorale Presents a Vocal Tech Workshop

Submitted by the Oak Park Concert Chorale.

The Oak Park Concert Chorale, led by director Paul Lindblad, will present a vocal technique workshop on Saturdays October 3 and October 17, 2015 at St. John Lutheran Church, 305 Circle Avenue in Forest Park. The workshops are free and open to the public. Reservations are required. The workshops will begin at 10:00am and last until 3:30 pm. Singers have a choice of which of the two events they wish to attend

Attendees will learn the basics of Posture, Breathing, Sound Production, Resonation and Articulation based on Emergent Voice and Bel Canto. This workshop is a great introduction for beginners and a refresher for more experienced singers. Individual coaching will be available for those who desire it.

Please bring a sandwich for lunch. Drinks, snacks and dessert will be provided.

For more information and/or reservations please call (847) 420-9200 or email us at info@oakparkconcertchorale.org. or visit our websitewww.oakparkconcertchorale.org.

About Oak Park Concert Chorale: One of the Midwest’s leading choral ensembles featuring both a cappella and accompanied performances, the Chorale is comprised of a diverse group of individuals and performs in and around Oak Park, Illinois. Led by Director Paul Lindblad, the Chorale offers highly artistic performances of varied and exciting choral music. Now in it’s 35th season, the Chorale is a recent recipient of the Community Bank of Oak Park and River Forest Best in Class award from the Oak Park Area Arts Council.

About Paul Lindblad: Paul Lindblad received his undergraduate degree in Music Education and a Master’s Degree in Church Music from Concordia University, River Forest, Illinois. Mr. Lindblad earned a Kodály Certificate from Silver Lake College, Manitowoc, Wisconsin. He has studied with Paul Christiansen, world famous choral conductor; and Katinka Daniel, International Kodály music education specialist. Mr. Lindblad has done extensive studies in organ performance, vocal technique, and conducting under the mentorships of Victor Hildner and Douglas Neslund. Mr. Lindblad currently conducts the Oak Park Concert Chorale and St. John Choristers (previously Paul Lindblad Choristers). He is the Director of Liturgics at St. John Lutheran Church in Forest Park, the music teacher at Walther Christian Academy in Melrose Park, and is the former Choirmaster at St. Gregory Episcopal Boychoir School in Chicago.