All-State Boot Camp
Have your best audition yet for All-State Chorus!
Work with one of the county's leading choir directors, and a private voice teacher who has an impeccable record of All-State acceptance to gain the skills and confidence needed to ace the audition! Sign up for all 6 sessions for a discount, or drop-in on any session of your choosing for $20. All aspects of the audition are covered, with an emphasis on sightreading.
-9/28 @10:30 - 11:30am: Prepared Piece, Intro to Sightreading (Katie)
- 9/28 @ 11:30 - 12:30pm: Sightreading Intensive #1 (Montel)
- 10/5 @ 10:30 - 11:30am: Sightreading Intensive #2 (Montel)
- 10/12 @ 10:30 - 11:30am: A capella Piece,
Vocal Technique Best Practices, Review Prepared Piece (Katie)
- 10/26 @ 10:30 - 11:30am: Sightreading, Audition Best Practices, Review
- 11/9 @ 10:30am: Sightreading Intensive #3 (Montel)
- 11/16 @ 10:30am: Mock Auditions (Katie)
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Katie Geiger has a degree in Music Education with a concentration in Voice from the University of Delaware, as well as a Masters of Music in Choral Conducting from Temple University. During Katie’s time at the University of Delaware, she sang in the internationally award winning UD Chorale and performed and arranged with the Deltones, best known for their season three performance on NBC’s The Sing Off. While at Temple University, Katie’s love for performing grew as she sang with numerous wedding bands and professional choirs in Philadelphia, all while nurturing her passion for teaching by establishing the vocal music program at Philadelphia University. In her time at River Hill High School, Katie’s program has grown in size and has gained superior recognition at festivals and competitions along the east coast. Her love of teaching and singing inspires her to teach privately in the Baltimore area, serve on the board of the Maryland Music Educators Association and the American Choral Directors Association, as well as sing in performances around the Baltimore City and Philadelphia areas.
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Montel Butler has been one of the most sought-after vocal instructors in Maryland for years. His students range from elementary school to pre-professional adults with a passion for singing in various styles and genres — from classical, to musical theater, to pop and gospel. Several of his students have gone on to major universities and professional programs inside and outside of the United States. Montel works as an instructor for The Young Artists of America in a variety of subject matters during their school year and summer intensive programs. As his passion for teaching and building young artists is strong, he also maintains a professional performance career of his own. He has been seen on cruise ships, in various musical theatre productions both locally and nationally, and has performed internationally in various productions. |