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The Voice Co-op in Savannah

http://www.thevoicecoop.org

Welcome!

   Voice Studio of Heidi Bindhammer

604 E 48^th St

HeidiBindhammer@gmail.com

912-844-8567

M.M. Vocal Performance Georgia Southern University

B.S. Vocal Pedagogy Roberts Wesleyan College

I am a professional classically trained soprano with degrees in Voice Performance as well as Vocal Pedagogy.  In addition to performing with groups in the southeastern United States, I have also performed with members of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. I have been a member of NATS (the National Association of Teachers of Singing) since 2001.

My 20 years of teaching experience includes stints at Georgia Southern University, Armstrong State University, and Savannah State University.  

While at Savannah State University and Armstrong I have taught the following classes:

• Music History I and II
• Vocal Pedagogy
• Diction - International Phonetic Alphabet, Italian, German and French diction
• Music Appreciation
• Voice Performance
• Applied Voice

I specialise in teaching a Classical Method, however, I have found that any singer has success with the Bel Canto method as it can be applied to any style of singing. All that is required is a regular practice regimen.

In addition to teaching vocal studies, I also have several years in the following skills:

aria coaching, foreign language preparation, musicianship, how to practice, audition preparation, portfolio assembling.

Some of my other skills include dance ensemble experience, German language study, piano study, as well acting.

•   SYMPHONY APPEARANCES
•   Messiah soloist, Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus	Soprano	2013
•   Soprano soloist Beethoven 9th Masterworks with Savannah Phil.	soprano	2010
•   Savannah Sinfonietta Chamber Series - soloist		2006
•   Savannah Sinfonietta Knoxville Summer of 1915	Soloist	2007
•   Schubert Mass, Symphony Cathedral Concert	Soprano	2007
•   Southern Georgia Symphony GA		2006
•   Savannah Sinfonietta Soloist, performances in Savannah and Richmond HIll		2007
•   Messiah, Hilton Head Choral Arts	Soprano	2005
•   The Rescue of Penelope – Hilton Head Orchestra SC	Athene	2004
•   Opera Gala, Savannah GA		2004
•   Exsultate Jubilate – Orchestra Players of Savannah	Soprano	2003
•   Bach Cantata 21 – Collegium Vocale Atlanta GA		2001
•   Pops Concert Series, Savannah Symph Pops Concert GA		2000
•   Christmas Concert Series, Savannah Symph Pops Concert GA		2000
•   Coffee Cantata, Savannah Symphony GA	Lucy	1999
•   Messiah, soprano Savannah GA I Cantori	soprano	1997
•   RECITALS, MASTERCLASS
•   Soprano soloist Children’s Mass Rutter  1st Presbyterian Concert Series		May 2010
•   Holiday Harmonies – singing ensemble		2005-present
•   Music Alive! 15 performances Live Oak Public Libraries, Savannah		May 2009
•   Faculty Recital SSU (organizer and Performer Arts Faculty)		2011
•   Faculty Recital SSU Joint, Georgia Southern Univ and First Pres		2008
•   German Lieder Benefit Concert Savannah		2006
•   Poetry Festival Concert (organizer and performer) SSU		April 2008
•   Master Class at SCAD - Facilitator		Dec 2010
•   Musical Director of “Tell Pharaoh” SSU		Feb 2006
•   Coach Skylarks at Savannah Arts Academy		Feb 2009
•   Benefit Concert Savannah Country Day School Orchestral		Feb 2007
•   Coaching various students vocally for auditions		2005-present
•   Faculty Recital at Georgia Southern University with Dr. Ricks		2/08
•   Night of Opera at Georgia Southern University		2005-2012
•   Southern Georgia Symphony Masterworks Concert		2/07
•   L’ameró saró costante, Georgia Southern Statesboro Symp Masterworks concert	Aminta	2000
•   Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra – guest performer		12/06
•   OPERA/MUSICAL THEATRE ROLES
•   Barnum, Asbury Theater, Savannah GA	Jenny Lind	March 2015
•   The Magic Flute  - Integrative Medicine with Savannah Philharmonic	Pamina,  First Lady, Papagana, Third Lady	08/13-present
•   Into the Woods, Asbury Theater	Cinderella’s Mother	2011
•   The Telephone – Savannah GA	Lucy	2004
•   The Telephone – Georgia Southern University	Lucy	2001
•   The Mikado – Georgia Southern University	Yum-Yum	1999
•   Dido and Aeneas – I Cantori, Savannah GA	Belinda	1999
•   Trial By Jury – Pensacola Opera Company Pensacola FL	Plaintiff	1997
•   Gilbert and Sullivan Gala -Pensacola Opera Company Pensacola FL	Yum-Yum, Mabel	1997
•   HMS Pinafore – Norfolk Savoyards, Norfolk VA	Josephine	1993
•   The Telephone- Pensacola Opera Company Pensacola FL	Lucy	1992
•   The Impresario – Southern Light Opera, Hattiesburg, MS	Mlle Warblewell	1992
•   Pirates of Penzance - Pensacola Opera Company Pensacola FL	Mabel	1992

How to practice a new song

How to Practice

1.    Review and write notes for any rhythmic problem areas

2.    Determine and mark where you will need to breathe (and do so every single time)

3.    Learn notes and rhythm – for one phrase (or partial phrase) by listening to recordings or play on an instrument such as a piano. Add new phrases after several repetitions until memorized

4.    Work new notes and rhythm for about 10 minutes and review

5.    If you find a section with notes that is challenging, spend extra time on this – mark it and bring it to your lesson for help

6.    Foreign Language – learn how to speak words properly and thoroughly by repetition

7.    Speak through the poetry until it is comfortable

8.    Determine what the poetry is communicating

9.    Speak words in rhythm (many many times)

       ONLY WHEN READY – should you add words, notes, and rhythm

By following all the steps you will learn a song in a healthy way. Sometimes we want to take shortcuts, however, these shortcuts will be at the expense of good technique and will ultimately slow down progress.

You may want to track your progress when working on multiple songs to enable you to set goals for learning.

Sample practice record

Weekly Practice Schedule

Name _________________________________________

Day	Monday	Tues	Wed	Thurs	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
Warm up
Song 1 – notes & rhythm
Song 1 – words & rhythm
Song 1 – words with notes
Song 2 – notes & rhythm
Song 2 – words & rhythm
Song 2 – words with notes
Song 3 – notes & rhythm
Song 3 – words & rhythm
Song 3 – words & notes
Song 4 – notes & rhythm
Song 4 – words & rhythm
Song 4 – words with notes
Song 5 – notes & rhythm
Song 5 – words & rhythm
Song 5– words with notes