Christina Rovics Vocal Studio Blog

Christina Rovics Vocal Studio Blog
Apr 28
2013

Greater Danbury Voice Training Blog - In the Heights at Immaculate H.S.

Posted by Horovi in musical theater , Immaculate High , Danbury

215px-In_the_HeightsOpening Night - April 25, 2013

The moment we heard that Immaculate High School in Danbury, Ct. was doing In the Heights we knew that we wanted to see it no matter who was in the cast. Songs from this show by Lin-Manuel Miranda are among our favorites in the studio. Besides, we wanted see how this musical all hangs together having heard such great reports about it from people who saw the production on Broadway. 

Mike wins a leading role

Back in the Fall of 2012 an Immaculate High student, Mike Burns, came to see us for some tips on auditioning. He wanted a leading role which involved some singing and a lot of very dynamic rapping that greatly appealed to him.  He was good for the part, took Christina’s advice on how to prepare effectively, and won the role he was after.  After those few coaching sessions we didn’t see Mike again until we saw him on stage. It was a delight to see him in action on opening night captivating the audience.

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Apr 27
2013

Bethel Voice Training Blog - Katrina's Solo on Johnson School's Concert

Posted by Horovi in young singer , soloist , school concert , musical theater , ct , Bethel

Katrina-webKatrina’s solo

Katrina Geslien (age 10) was the featured soloist at Johnson School’s Choral Revue in Bethel on April 24, 2013.  She sang Gimme Gimme by Jenine Tesori from the Broadway show Thoroughly Modern Millie. Her performance was remarkably self-assured as she shaped the many moods and tempi that this song requires, her voice ranging from sweet and gentle to all out belting. 

Katrina took her first lesson from Christina Rovics toward the end of last January, only three months ago.   She instinctively knew how to use her voice and had an innate love of singing. We put her on an upcoming studio concert before her second lesson on which she sang some musical theater favorites which she already knew.  She was obviously in her element, welcoming this opportunity to perform. 

In the next several months of training she built a repertoire of challenging selections, ready at a moment’s notice to use for auditions.  Katrina’s choral teacher recognized her talent and gave her a solo spot on this school’s Spring program.

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Apr 22
2013

Announcing: Dianna Waller in Nine to Five in New Paltz, NY

Posted by Horovi in musical theater , female vocalist

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Dianna Waller is appearing in Nine to Five in New Paltz, New York, a production of the company Ninety Miles Off Broadway.  The music and lyrics are by Dolly Parton. The show is directed by Philip Corso. Performances are April 26, 27 and May 3, 4 at 7:30 pm with a 2 pm matinee on May 5th. It takes place at the Otto Grassel Auditorium of New Paltz High School, South Putt Corners Road, New Paltz. 

For ticket reservations contact Kim at Bright Beginnings - 845-256-9657

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Apr 07
2013

Greater Danbury Vocal Training, Tony Bruno sings When You Say You Love Me

Posted by Horovi in romantic song , male voice , Karaoke , ct , Bethel

Tony Bruno sings Josh Grobin's When You Say You Love Me at Karaoke Songfest, a presentation of the Christina Rovics Vocal Studio. The event took place at Empire Szechuan in Bethel, Ct  on January 27, 2013.  Tony concluded the program with this song, a favorite of his preceded by three other selections. 

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Apr 01
2013

Fairfield County Vocal Training - Hit Me With a Hot Note, Rebecca Pokorski

Posted by Horovi in musical theater , live concert , jazz , Danbury Music Centre , ct

Rebecca Pokorski sings Hit Me With A Hot Note by Duke Ellington on A Singing Celebration (December 2, 2012) at the Danbury Music Centre.  An experienced actor and singer Rebecca appears regularly in theatrical and musical productions in Connecticut and New York State among them Brookfield Theater Company and Brewster Theater Company. 
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Mar 25
2013

Laura McKee - a winner in Submarine Ball Sing-Off

Posted by Horovi in vocal training , Star Spangled Banner competition , ct

Thirteen singers competed for a chance to sing the Star-Spangled Banner at the 113th Southeastern Connecticut Submarine Force Birthday Ball. Our Laura McKee (who has studied for years with Christina Rovics) won first place. She will sing our national anthem at the Ball before an audience of 3000 people. Quite an honor!

   For an article about her achievement click on The Day. It was written by Peter Huoppi and Rick Kester.  The video which was included in the online publication of The Day is 3 minutes long and contains brief excerpts of many of the 13 contestants including Laura competing for the prize. 

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Feb 15
2013

Fairfield County Singing Lessons Blog, Ria - We Are Never - 1-27-13

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Ria sings We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together at Karaoke Songfest on January 27, 2013. The event took place at Empire Szechuan in Bethel, Ct. 
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Feb 01
2013

Fairfield County Vocal Coaching - Laurin Gagne sings Pulled

Posted by Horovi in teenage singer , musical theater , live concert , Danbury Music Centre

Laurin Gagne sings Pulled from The Adams Family by Andrew Lippa at A Singing Celebration, the Christina Rovics Vocal Studio's Winter Concert on December 2, 2012. The concert took place at the Danbury Music Centre with Howard Rovics at the piano. The video was taken by Bethel PhotoWorks. 

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Jan 31
2013

Voice training in Bethel, Ct - Karaoke Songfest on Jan 27, 2013

Posted by Horovi in Karaoke style concert , ct , Christina Rovics Vocal Studio , Bethel

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Eight of our singers participated in our Karaoke Songfest at Empire Szechuan on January 27, 2013.  In order of appearance they were Jordan Arena, Amber Fairchild, Katrina Geslien, Anna Bunovsky, Ria Paranjape, Peter Gasparo, Shalaina Parikh and Tony Bruno.

This is the third time in recent years that we have held similar  concerts at  Empire Szechuan. There were about 35 in attendance on this particular Sunday afternoon, dining while our students sang. Some 23 songs took about 90 minutes without intermission. 

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Dec 30
2012

Voice Studio Blog - Anna Sings in Japanese, Always With Me

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Anna Bunovsky sings  Always With Me (in Japanese) by Youmi Kimura with her father Stephen Bunovsky playing guitar at A Singing Celebration, December 2, 2012. The concert took place at the Danbury Music Centre. Video was taken by Bethel PhotoWorks.

 

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