CWRU Pop Vocal Studies

03/23/2024

Dear Friends (and especially any of my former students who are music/theatre educators!),

Do you know a high-school student who is interested in the Great American Songbook? If so, please send them my way!

This July, I am heading up a brand-new summer program at the Cleveland Institute of Music focusing on (in my opinion) the most fabulous songs ever!! The emphasis will be on how to develop one's own interpretation of this repertoire, so all kinds of vocalists (pop, musical theatre, jazz, classical, country...) are strongly encouraged to apply.

We've got a line-up of amazing and supportive guest artists coming in for coachings and masterclasses, and the week culminates in a performance in beautiful Mixon Hall. Everyone also gets a private lesson with me. 🎉

Applications are due APRIL 1st. Please feel free to contact me with any questions and I'll be happy to answer them.

Details and application link: https://www.cim.edu/aboutcim/news/aspiring-vocalists-gather-cim-new-summertime-great-american-songbook-camp

Classical music isn’t the only timeless art studied at CIM. No, from July 22 to 26, a select group of young vocalists will enjoy a special week exploring the Great American Songbook.

11/26/2021

Pop Vocal Major will be appearing with Case In Point on the Winterfest broadcast tomorrow!

04/25/2021

Fascinating story.

Watch "The story behind 'Strange Fruit' takes Hollywood", a CBSN video on CBSNews.com. View more CBSN videos and watch CBSN, a live news stream featuring original CBS News reporting.

03/24/2021

Nas, Paul Williams, Marlo Thomas and Robert "Kool" Bell open up on seeing their classic recordings added to the National Recording Registry.

03/22/2021

A peek behind the scenes.

01/28/2021

in 1985, top popular singers gathered to record . Watch their recording session!

We Are The World (1985) -"Solos" Recordings. - "Especially by Kenny Rogers"

09/20/2020

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08/31/2020

Non-partisan help with figuring out how to vote. Pass it on!

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08/06/2020

Produced by singer-songwriter, pop vocal student (and CIM graduate cello student) Nora Willauer - tune-in if you are able!

An ensemble of musicians with the Documentary Songwriters will stream a concert on Friday that features the powerful survival stories of six women victimized by sexual conduct or domestic violence.

08/05/2020

As the pandemic continues, venues are looking to the federal government for aid. Will they get it?