Opportunities To Ignite Your Mind
The Mystery of the Human Voice
Revealing the Truths About the Universal Instrument
Almonte Branch
Mississippi Mills Public Library
155 High Street Almonte
Four Mondays,
February 10 to March 3
6:30-8:30 PM
Fee: $65
COURSE DETAILS
Whether you're a lifelong singer or think you can't sing to save your life, this course is for everyone who wants to learn more (or something brand new) about the human voice.
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Session 1: Let's Take a Look at the Voice. Videos and images to explore the anatomy & physiology of our voice.
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Session 2: Let's Have a Listen to the Voice. Learn how the physics of acoustics gives the voice its unique sound and capabilities, all while listening to examples of the best singers in the world and why they're so good.
Session 3: Let's Talk About the Voice. Dive into the social and sociological aspects of the voice, from communication (and misunderstandings) to the emotions hidden in our voice that reveal who we are and how we feel.
Session 4: Let's Keep the Voice (and You) Healthy. Find out how the health of your voice is among the most effective canaries in the coal mine for your overall health. Get ready to talk about the innumerable benefits of voice use to your health and life.
ABOUT: Mark Wilkinson
Dr. Mark Wilkinson is one of Canada's foremost baritone soloists and voice teachers who happens to call West Carleton home. Dr. Mark's beautiful voice, truthful acting, singular musicality, disarming personality, and gift for collaboration have earned the respect of colleagues and audiences worldwide. After making his CBC/SRC national broadcast début with Soundstreams Canada and Maria Guinand at the tender age of 21, Dr. Mark went on to create the North American premiere of The Year of the Flood with Margaret Atwood for the Ottawa International Writers Festival at age 22. He served as baritone soloist with Brian Asawa and Jolaine Kerley for the founding of the international Early Music Festival of Alberta and made his European début in recital at Beethovenhaus at age 23, made his Canadian recital and symphonic débuts with The Aldeburgh Connection and the Edmonton Symphony, respectively, at age 24, and returned to the CBC/SRC in Bach's Johannes-Passion (Jesus) with Paul Halley and the King's College Choir and was invited by PDQ Bach himself (Peter Schickele) to join him at Music and Beyond at age 25. This overwhelming success at such a young age led him to take a break for several years before returning to graduate school to complete the collaborative doctorate from the departments of music, speech and hearing science, and otolaryngology at The Ohio State University. This pioneering program in voice science and health prepared Dr. Mark to be one of Canada's finest voice pedagogues and singing teachers, providing clinics, workshops, and masterclasses worldwide. He is the Singing Health Specialist at the Ottawa Voice and Swallowing Clinic, where his voice lessons assist singers and actors recover from voice injuries and challenges. He owes a fond debt of gratitude to his colleagues from whom he has learned so much over the years, thanks to their generous artistry and natural guidance.