Voice Lab Registration 2024

Wilfrid Laurier University's Faculty of Music is proud to present the return of its popular Voice Lab for Spring 2024. The intensive and standard programs of this unique not-for-credit workshop are for undergraduate and graduate-level singers who wish to pursue vocal studies beyond the fall and winter terms offered by most universities. The program also includes evening seminars catered towards teachers, as well as a day for high school students to join in the workshops and perform.

For more information, see below as well as the Voice Lab press release.

To attend any part of Voice Lab 2024, please register online through Eventbrite. If you need assistance reserving a ticket, please email us at [email protected]. Make sure you register in advance, as spots are limited!

Available registration options are as follows:

• Intensive program: $1250 - Access to the full range of events in Voice Lab 2024 (including evening seminars), plus 4 lessons/coachings per week with faculty members (2 per week with voice faculty, 2 per week with coach-accompanists).
• Standard program: $950 - Access to the full range of events in Voice Lab 2024 (including evening seminars), plus 2 lessons/coachings per week with faculty members (1 per week with voice faculty, 1 per week with coach-accompanists).
• Seminar program package deal: $250 - Access to 4 or more evening seminars
• Individual seminars: $75 per seminar (see descriptions below)
• High school day: $75 per student - Includes workshops, lunch, open lesson sessions, and a Q&A with current Laurier faculty

• Playful Acting: Exploring Acting Technique Through Play: Using improvisation games and acting exercises, Stratford actor and teaching artist Josue Laboucane explores the essence of acting in a playful and positive atmosphere.
• Body Mapping for Teachers: Body Mapping Educator Kimberly Barber leads this class through basics of Body Mapping for voice and music teachers, giving concrete, experiential examples for laying a foundation of anatomical understanding and body function to support healthy music making.
• Linklater Tension Release: Designated Linklater Teacher Amanda Brunk will lead the method’s progression of exercises designed to free the voice through body, breath and throat awareness, resonance and articulation.
• Yoga for Singers: Certified yoga instructor and pianist Anna Ronai leads this session focused on opening breath and body to support freedom in singing.
• So you wanna belt?: This workshop with Amanda Brunk gives an introduction to healthy techniques for belting in music theatre and other commercial styles.
• Create/Discover Movement in Music & Song: This movement workshop, led by Stratford actor, dancer and choreographer Jason Sermonia, is designed for all those who wish to explore the use of the body in movement through music and voice work.

If your plans change and you're unable to attend, kindly cancel your ticket.

To access our complete concert season schedule click here.

If you require accessibility accommodations, please let us know in advance at [email protected]. We will do our best to ensure your comfort and enjoyment at our event!

For parking, please visit the Waterloo Campus Parking page or email [email protected]. We want to make your arrival as smooth as possible.

• For facility rental inquiries, please email [email protected].
• If you want to hire a student musician, please fill out this form.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Wilfrid Laurier University, 75 University Ave W, Waterloo, Canada