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Seminar & Workshop Topics
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Vocal Fitness Workshop
From opera to folk music, proper vocal technique will help you sound your best and avoid vocal injury.
- Participants will learn about:
- Physiology of the voice
- Vocal health
- Techniques to increase range, endurance, and projection
- Getting the most out of practice and rehearsals
- A handout listing resources and key speaking points will be provided for future reference.
Alison Lee Freeman has been performing professionally for over twenty-five years
and holds a Bachelor of Music in voice performance from Boston University.
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Diversity at Sea in the Great Age of Sail
At first glance one might think that people of color rode only as cargo aboard the mighty sailing ships of the 18th and 19th centuries when in fact maritime history is full of color. Come listen, sing, and learn about Diversity at Sea through stories and songs.
Participants will learn about:
- Sailors and their life at sea
- Who were these sailors?
- Where did they come from?
- Why did they sing?
- What did they sing about?
- Sea chanteys and their musical and lyrical origins
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Introduction to Sea Chanteys
Beyond "Drunken sailor" and "Yo, ho, ho and a bottle of rum" there lies a vast assortment of songs of the sea that can be sung by anyone for work or play. Amuse your friends with an anatomical progression chantey! Keep the kids entertained in the car with a capstan chantey! Find the perfect song for a chantey sing or an open mic! Make up your own lyrics and become a songwriter! Come learn chanteys for all occasions.
- Overview of how chanteys were and still are used for work and play
- Introduction to the repertoire with sing a longs and recordings
- Examples of how songs have evolved into many different versions
- Tips and tricks for researching lyrics and finding chantey songs
- Recommended listening and reading list provided
- Overview of vocal technique for projecting the voice over gale force winds
Enthusiasm is the only requirement!
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Chantey singer’s guide to being heard over gale force winds
Singing sea chanteys is a lot of fun, but it is also a lot of work for your voice. Learning to use proper vocal technique will help you sound your best and avoid injury.
Participants will learn about:
- Physiology of the voice
- Vocal health
- Techniques to increase range, endurance, and projection
- Getting the most out of practice and rehearsals
A handout listing resources and key speaking points will be provided for future reference.
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Be brief, be memorable! Presenting the business of you in print and in person
You may feel that you just aren't good at getting up in front of people and talking about what you do. You may think that people who can present themselves well at interviews or networking events are just good at that sort of thing. But the truth is anyone can make a great first impression. This month Alison Lee Freeman will present a practical guide to brief yet memorable ways to sell the business of you.
Topics will include:
- Defining the business of you - Know your product before you try to sell it.
- Presenting the business of you - It is what you say AND how you say it.
- Content - How to get past writer's block and present yourself confidently on paper and in person.
- Delivery - Advice on vocal technique and body language to help you make a positive impression.
Alison Lee Freeman is a consultant and a professional musician. She has twenty years experience in service industries, retail, and information systems, managing and training staff. She holds a Bachelor of Music in voice performance from Boston University. Freeman performs regularly as a singer/songwriter in Maine, Massachusetts, and Newfoundland. Her car towing chantey "Alison's Saab Story" has been played on NPR's Car Talk and recently received honorable mention in the folk category of the Songwriters' Association of Washington's annual Mid-Atlantic Song Contest.
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Be Prepared! Protecting your business from everyday disasters.
Imagine your cash register failing or losing power on a busy day...
Imagine a lightning strike destroying all your electronic equipment...
Imagine losing your schedule and contact database...
Imagine your laptop getting stolen...
These things would never happen to your business, but if they did...
Are you prepared?
Be Prepared! Disaster avoidance and recovery planning for your business is not about technology. It is about protecting core business elements. Come to this workshop and learn simple, effective, low cost ways to achieve peace of mind. It may be scary to think about things that can go wrong but it is easier than you think to keep disaster from becoming catastrophic loss.
Alison Lee Freeman has over twenty years experience creating and executing disaster recovery plans while managing people and equipment for small and medium sized enterprises. When presenting seminars her stories of life in the trenches managing movie theaters and computer networks entertain and instruct.
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Give the gift of memories! What is Heirloom Documentation?
Furnishings, photo albums, and keepsakes in the home tell the story of your family. Learn how to document your heirlooms and preserve their stories for future generations to enjoy. Memories make great Christmas gifts!
Learn how to convert the pages of your family photo albums to digital format either by scanning or digital photography so they can be preserved on compact disc. The pros and cons of each method and the types of equipment needed will be discussed.
Participants will learn how to:
- Identify heirlooms in their home
- Document the history of these items
- Use cameras, camcorders, and computer equipment to facilitate documentation
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How to measure twice and cut once in the information age
Get the most out of your technology with effective strategies for purchasing gear and managing information. Protocols, standards, and training are to information systems what measuring tapes and levels are to construction. Getting the most out of technology is not about buying gear, it is about planning, disciplined implementation, and training
Participants will learn how to:
- Manage information with protocols and standards
- Successfully backup and archive data
- Cost effectively purchase hardware and software
- A list of resources will be provided for future reference.
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Be brief, be memorable! How to write and present a remarkable elevator speech
You may feel that you just aren't good at getting up in front of people and talking about what you do. You may think that people who have great elevator speeches are just good at that sort of thing. But the truth is anyone can have a great elevator speech. This workshop provides a practical guide to brief yet memorable elevator speeches.
You will learn how to show the world you are good at what you do in less than 30 seconds. Because it is what you say AND how you say it content and delivery will be discussed. To take the fear out of creating and presenting your elevator speech you will get advice on how to get past both writer's block and performance anxiety.
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