Summer Choral Workshop Monday, July 20 - Friday, July 24, 2020 Registration Form Local Attractions Kaslo, Singer’s Information

Name ______Kaslo and surrounding areas offer a wealth of Address ______relaxing and inspiring activities. ______Summer Choral City ______Nearby has a crystal-walled Province ______Postal code ______horseshoe cave, a beautiful view and delicious Phone (day) ______gourmet meals. Workshop Phone (evening) ______Kaslo’s charming and historic downtown is just E-mail ______a few minutes’ walk from the beach, with tours How Can I Keep From Singing? Voice-Type (circle one): Soprano Alto Tenor Bass Don’t know of the SS Moyie Sternwheeler available for a bit of July 20 - 24, 2020 Payment Information captivating local history.

Early Bird - on/before June 10, $475 Mountain biking, road biking and motor biking Regular - after June 10, $525 are all popular activities in the area, and hikers of A chance to sing in the summer! $50 Admin fee on cancellation refunds on/before June 30. all experience levels will enjoy everything from No refunds after June 30. short walks along the river trail to day hikes, peak For choral singers of diverse abilities ___Cheque: payable to “Kuimba” enclosed scrambles and extended multi-day hikes in the and levels of experience. _____$475 _____$525 pristine West Kootenay mountains.

___Bank e-transfer: contact Tamara at [email protected] is lovely for a cool water swim, with kayak and paddleboard rentals and lessons Travel Information available. Secret beaches and “let’s get naked in the We sometimes receive requests for car pooling. Kootenays” swim spots can also be found if you ask May we provide your name to another person, who is registered for a local. the Kaslo Summer Choral Workshop, for this purpose? _____Yes _____No Nelson is just an hour away for some night life, fine _____Need a ride _____Can provide a ride dining, and more exploring.

Special Considerations There are many places to eat, stay and play. Visit www.kaslochamber.com Please advise of any special concerns or needs of which we should be Held annually in an made aware, such as allergies or medical conditions: ______alpine nirvana with ______soaring mountains, serene waters and Singer’s Signature ______great music. Mail Registration Form and Payment to: Summer Choral Workshop, P.O. Box 482, Kaslo BC, V0G 1M0 For further information, visit: music.tamarasunsong.ca/kaslo-summer-choral-workshop/ Contact Tamara 250-353-3284 [email protected] Kaslo Summer Choral Workshop Monday, July 20 - Friday, July 24, 2020 Faculty 2020

This week long intensive invites singers of diverse ability Eva Bostrand, M Mus., Eva Bostrand levels to come together to sing choral music that is both fun is a frequent visitor to Kaslo and and challenging, in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere. enjoys working with the singers at the The workshop aims to achieve a balanced experience: Summer Choral Workshop. Eva began building musical confidence, choral skills and vocal her musical training and performing techniques, as well as encouraging new friendships and career in Stockholm, Sweden. She now collaborations, and enjoying some holiday time. Late makes her home in Edmonton where afternoons and evenings are mostly free, so you can relax she teaches voice and conducts choirs and just enjoy being in Alpine Nirvana! The week concludes from her “storefrontstudio”. She has a passion for voice with a community concert and celebration. education and leads workshops for voice teachers, choirs, and voice students of all ages and levels. Rehearsals and meals will be held at St. Andrew’s Heritage Hall, one of Kaslo’s unique heritage buildings located in the heart of Kaslo Village. Tamara Sunsong, BMus, Each morning begins with an informal breakfast at 9:00 MA (Mus), has over 25 years a.m. in the Heritage Hall. of experience as a singer, conductor and teacher. With Rehearsals begin at 10:00 a.m. with a long vocal warm-up. many years as a choral musician Lunch is available in the church hall at 12:00 each day. and soloist, she is also known as an innovative performer and Afternoon Rehearsalsbegin at 1:00 p.m. and we sing until song writer. She studied with 3:00 p.m. world renowned improviser and clinician Rhiannon in 2009 and now offers workshops in The afternoon and evening schedules will depend on vocal improvisation. Tamara Friday Performance weather, evening plans, and other circumstances. loves a wide range of musical Talent Night is a popular event! You are invited to bring styles, from a foundation in jazz music, solo or ensemble, that you would like to share with harmonies through extensive the group. classical training to various types of popular music, including dance music of all kinds. She currently enjoys We sometimes join a group of local musicians in their conducting KUIMBA choir in Kaslo, as well as offering monthly Community Sing-Along. individual lessons. Above all, Tamara loves helping A visit to Ainsworth Hot Springs is recommended. others come alive with the joy of music.

A typical Kaslo Workshop week looks like this: Judy Loewen, M Mus., is happy to be Monday: Welcome Beach Barbecue from 5:00 p.m. until back in Kaslo and the Summer Choral sunset. Workshop. Judy lives in Edmonton For further information, visit: Tuesday to Thursday: Optional voice lessons and where she is teaching piano at music.tamarasunsong.ca/kaslo-summer-choral- coaching sessions in the afternoon. A special feature this MacEwan’s Conservatory of Music. workshop/ year will be a beginner and an intermediate sight-singing She also serves as accompanist for Contact Tamara 250-353-3284 mini-workshop. The evenings are free for exploration. various instrumentalists and singers. [email protected] Friday: Dress rehearsal in the afternoon. In the evening Judy is happy that her three young we get together again for a warm-up and our final concert. grandchildren live nearby so she can spend time with At the reception after the concert we celebrate our week them and enjoy watching them grow. together and say our final goodbyes until next year.