On Friday 8/28/20 I gave a solo recital to kick off the Monterey Symphony‘s new concert format called Balcony Sessions. Watch it on VIMEO Watch it on FACEBOOK PROGRAM (click composer name for more info. Steven Verhelst On Your Own Now…
This sequence is based on the chorus from The Story of Tonight, from Lin-Manuel Miranda‘s musical Hamilton. Origin This fourth song in the musical Hamilton is short but incredibly potent. The song takes place late at night in a pub…
This sequence is based on a snippet from You’ll Be Back, sung by King George in Lin-Manuel Miranda‘s musical Hamilton. Origin The seventh song sung in Hamilton is a “musical breakup letter” from King George III to the colonies. In…
This sequence is based on the old Scottish poem “Auld Lang Syne” by Robert Burns that was later set to the tune we all know and love. This song is about reflecting on the past year(s) while sharing a beverage…
This sequence comes from the joyous first movement of Dvorak’s 6th symphony. Strive for a rich, unforced sound, meaty staccato notes, and a slight phrasing toward beat-ones. This melody is great for improving your major scales, articulations, and waltz style.…
Tchaikovsky 4 Sequence 1 is based on the Russian Folk song “The Birch Tree” that appears in the 4th movement of the 4th symphony. Strive for LONG notes with subtle phrasing toward the downbeats. This sequence is great for working…
This sequence comes from Gustav Holst’s orchestral suite The Planets, specifically the end of the 4th movement “Jupiter: The Bringer of Jollity” This moment kicks of the final push to the end of the movement, and presents a wonderful phrasing/breathing/sound challenge. Strive…
Shostakovich 7 Sequence 1 is the main theme from Shostakovich’s epic 7th symphony. You may like this sequence because it will help you improve your sustained fortissimo sound, open intervals, clear articulations, and quick breathing. When the bones get to…
This sequence is the main theme from the first movement of Franz Schubert’s 9th Symphony. You may like the sequence because it will help you improve you soft dynamics, singing style, and clear articulations. Happy Practicing! CLICK HERE to learn…
Baby Shark Articulation Sequence comes from the one and only Baby Shark Dance made by Pinkfong. I have four nieces, and I have lost count of how many times I have heard this song and done the dance. You may…